Software Engineering Intern, Open Learning Exchange, Cambridge MA

Posted August 8, 2014

Fall Internship Opportunity:  Software Engineering Intern

What we are seeking:  Open Learning Exchange (OLE) seeks a dedicated, passionate Software Engineering Intern assist with delivering hardware, software, and technical support to various e-learning programs around the globe. This position is ideal for an undergraduate or graduate student interested in software development, mechanical engineering, and/or low-cost technologies.

 

About the organization:  OLE [www.ole.org] is a social benefit organization (501c3) that is working with innovators and their governments in the developing world to transform their villages and cities, and ultimately their entire nation, into powerful learning communities. We emphasize team-based coaching, open source content and frequent sharing of information using a low cost digital library network that works off the Internet with locally-generated power. Currently, OLE is providing strategic advice and technical assistance to its partners in Somalia, Kenya, Ghana, Mexico, Nepal, India, Rwanda, Uganda, and Peru.

 

Internship details:  We ask that our Software Engineering Intern commits to 25 hours a week. Telecommuting is possible, but two days per week must be spent in our conveniently located office in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Preference will be given to a candidate who can commit at least 4 months to OLE.  Please note that this position is unpaid, but it will provide diverse experiences in the workplace. 

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the QA process of our digital library, or BeLL (Basic e-Learning Library).
• Assisting with the library’s software quality assurance process and hardware deployments.
• Identifying and collecting open educational resources for the BeLL.
• Providing administrative support to OLE’s management team as needed.

 

An ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to OLE’s mission.
• Have a working knowledge of HTML5 and Javascript programming languages.
• Be familiar with computer hardware and open source platforms, including Android and/or Raspbian.
• Be interested in learning new skills as needed.
• Self-direct, prioritize, and take initiative.
• Be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Have a sense of humor and enjoy working as part of a small team.
• Have previous experience in an international or nonprofit setting.