OnCell App Development Project
Help the Los Padres National Forest harness the power of mobile technology to connect visitors, guests and customers to stories about the forest.
Project Type: Virtual Internship
Duration: 11 weeks
Hours Per Week: 20
No. Positions: 1.5
Application Closed
Project Details
What We Need
Research appropriate content for a new mobile application designed to provide resources to Los Padres National Forest Visitors.
Provide guidance into app layout and presentation, with optimization for both mobile and tablet devices.
Work with Forest Service Staff to position us to launch the app within 60 days.
Additional Details
OnCell is a relatively new phone app that has already been adopted by a number of National Forests and Parks to positive reviews. We are seeking a candidate who will build upon initial development of the Los Padres app while coordinating with our visitor information staff and OnCell technical support staff. This will be an excellent experience for a young scholar interested in learning more about the U.S. Forest Service, resource management, forest recreation, sustainable operations and public service delivery.
Environmental Impact
The Los Padres National Forest is one of the most heavily trafficked forests in the United States, with over 1.8 million visitors each year. The Los Padres OnCell app seeks to give visitors an accessible, easy-to-use tool that will help them get even more out of the forest, making maps, campsite reservations, and forest updates available right on your phone. This internship represents an opportunity to work on a unique project that will have a lasting impact on future Los Padres visitors.
THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE SEEKER
Skills and Experience
Graphic Design
Social Media
Research
Project Management
Mobile App Development
Degree
Graphic Design
Information Technology
Computer Science
Related Degree
Tools
None
Certificates
None
Availability
Works remotely from anywhere
20 hours per week
5 weeks
About the Los Padres National Forest
What We Do
The Los Padres National Forest is a National Forest within the USDA Forest Service that encompasses approximately 1.75 million acres of central California's scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. Management of Los Padres National Forest focuses on Protecting and enhancing watersheds, providing world-class recreation, providing world-class wilderness opportunities, and promoting use of the forest as a "living laboratory" for ecological diversity and scientific research.
