THINK Developers

The THINK developers are responsible for the continued development of THON’s Information NetworK (THINK) and database. THINK is an information management system designed to reduce mistakes and administrative overhead within THON. Dancer registration, organization management, and donor tracking are a few of the key components to THINK. THINK developers should have strong knowledge of dynamic web development and the ability to learn on-the-fly. They will also act as the main points of contact between Technology and other committees in THON. Familiarity with PHP development and MySQL databases is a plus.

THON.Org Developers

The Technology Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of THON’s website, www.thon.org. With more than a quarter million page views per month, THON.org is an important point of reference for those inside and outside of THON. Developers should have experience with dynamic web development and a will to learn. Knowledge of PHP, XML, and MySQL is a plus.

Pass System Developer

Introduced in 2005, the pass system is a web application that is used to control access to the floor during THON weekend. Working closely with their Rules & Regulations counterparts, the pass team will develop new implementation plans and processes for the pass system during THON weekend to ensure short and fast lines in the BJC. Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Active Server Pages, MS SQL Server, and Networking is a plus.

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for taking minutes at meetings, posting information to the ANGEL group, handling pre-THON events, arranging socials with other committees, and planning AWESOME activities. The special assistant should be reliable, outgoing, motivated, creative and fun!

Tech Liaison / Trainer

This multifaceted job involves creating instructional guides for the THINK WIKI and training other committees on how available technology can benefit them. The Tech Liaison will also be in charge of managing the THON Photobase and must have excellent interpersonal skills and be quick learners

Networking

The Networking captain will be responsible for setting up a network in the BJC to run the many systems that require a reliable Internet connection – the pass tables, the blog station, etc. Some programming knowledge is required.