Senior Apple App Developer (Objective C) for World's Best Wildlife Emergency App

Animal Help Now (AHNow) is seeking an Objective C developer to add new features and improve existing features and functionality in the Animal Help Now (AHNow) app. The AHNow app is available in the Apple App Store. It connects people who need help with a wildlife emergency or 'nuisance' wildlife issue with experts who can provide such help. For more information, see .

This role involves adding new features and improving existing functionality as needed. The app is fully functional and does not require ongoing intensive support, making this a low-demand but impactful opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Mission Statement

Animal Help Now creates apps that help animals. Animal Help Now is a volunteer-driven organization. AHNow gives first priority to its volunteers when hiring paid positions. AHNow offers equal opportunities and embraces diversity by characteristics including race/ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation and ability.

Description

The org’s eponymous app provides a 911-type service for wildlife emergencies & conflicts. Each year in the U.S., billions of birds and other wild animals are killed or injured by cats & dogs, window strikes, etc., and hundreds of millions of animals are injured or killed by motor vehicles. This free app directs people who have encountered injured or distressed wildlife or are dealing with 'nuisance' wildlife to the nearest, most appropriate help, 24/7. The first nationwide response system for wildlife emergencies provides instant access to more than 3700 wildlife helpers across the United States, including rehabilitators, rescues & hotlines, veterinarians who treat wildlife & others.

In 2022, in the aftermath of the Marshall Fire (12/30/2021), which claimed an estimated 1,000 companion animal lives and destroyed Animal Help Now’s headquarters, the organization began development of a new app that people can use to quickly and effectively communicate with their neighbors when disasters threaten and strike. The app provides a dedicated communications channel specifically for pet rescue so people who are not home or who otherwise need help evacuating animals can quickly and easily request such help.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals

Computers & Technology

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

February 18, 2025

SKILLS

• Software Engineering
• SQL / MySQL

GOOD FOR

• People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21
• Orientation or Training
• 2-4 hours per week, six-month minimum commitment