GreenPins is a non-profit startup funded by the SG Eco Fund, and aims to build a mobile/search engine-integrated web application for Green F&B businesses in Singapore. Our organisation is founded by students from Yale-NUS College and the National University of Singapore.
What is the idea about?
Briefly, as Singapore moves towards a digital economy and awareness on the need for sustainable consumption rises, we anticipate consumers to demand information that would enable them to consume sustainably. Our project aims to develop a web-based application that would enable users to locate F&B businesses around one’s location and promote sustainable consumption. Businesses that promote sustainable consumption might give discounts for patrons who bring their own takeaway containers, source for ingredients from local farms, offer more vegetarian/vegan options on their catalog, or may be certified as a green business by other environmental organisations in Singapore. This application will have a search and filter function for customers to exclusively find sustainable businesses based on their preferences. Users can quickly and easily learn and decide to patronise these businesses by accessing the information on these businesses. These information will be provided from both the businesses who are interested in joining the application, and the users who have patronised these businesses.
Our Vision
There is a rising awareness for sustainable consumption. We are confident that this application can match consumers who are yearning for sustainable F&B choices with F&B businesses who have had the courage and initiative to integrate sustainability in their operations. At the same time, we want to help F&B businesses to remain profitable while operating in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Achievements
- We have conducted a preliminary survey from both potential users and businesses which solidified our conviction that this concept will work.
- We were funded by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore—specifically the SG Eco Fund—based on our idea and the results of the preliminary survey.
We are seeking 1+ skilled web application student-developer(s) to work with us. This role will be part-time and remote-based. Upon completion of the application, the student will be paid the full lump-sum. We expect the selectee to work approximately 5-10 hours on a weekly basis.
The basic amount for delivering a stable and functioning application is S$2,000. A bonus of S$150 - S$500 will be given if the product achieves high stability and the user interface has great aesthetics.
The student-developer will be expected to lead and take responsibility of the web application development process.
Principal Responsibilities
- Full-stack development with user-side rendering, preferably using Javascript, MongoDB, Map API (Google Maps, Map-Box).
- Producing a scalable application and assist in maintenance of database.
- Work with intern(s) for various rad-hoc tasks related to the development of the application.
Finished product for the lump sum payment will be an application that allows users to locate food and beverage businesses around them (GPS function), with other functions. The data for these businesses will be stored and called upon from a database created by the team. The delivered product will be in the beta phase, but must have sufficient stability and decent aesthetics.
Minimum Qualifications
- High level of interest in sustainability.
- In agreement with the vision of GreenPins.
- Proficiency in web application development tools (e.g., HTML, CSS, Javascript, Node.js, React, MongoDB and more).
- Proficiency in web design tools (e.g., Adobe XD).
- Familiarity with Map APIs (Google Map/Map-Box).
Preferred Qualifications
- Based in Singapore.
- Experience in building a web application from scratch.
- Experience in working at a startup. (strongly preferred)
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