About the Role
As a Discord Developer Volunteer with Weather Response eXpedition, you will help build and maintain the tools that enable us to relay critical weather and emergency alerts to our community via Discord. This is an exciting opportunity for developers passionate about coding, automation, and contributing to a grassroots initiative focused on public safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Bot Development: Create and manage Discord bots for the Weather Response eXpedition server, integrating alert systems and automating processes that enhance user experience.
System Integration: Ensure that bots interact smoothly with external services and data sources (e.g., weather alerts, emergency messages).
Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Regularly check and maintain bots, fix bugs, and optimize their functionality.
Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to implement new features or tools to improve the server and support community goals.
APPLICATION OPEN: UNTIL FILLED.
Requirements
Technical Skills:
Must have experience with Discord Bot development using JavaScript (Node.js), Python, or similar programming languages.
Proficiency in using the Discord API and knowledge of how to integrate bots into servers.
Familiarity with webhooks, server management, and automation tools within Discord.
Experience with hosting bots on platforms like Heroku, Repl.it, or self-hosted servers is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and improve bots or automation tools for the Weather Response eXpedition Discord server.
Ensure bots are functioning correctly and are integrated with other necessary services (e.g., alerting systems).
Troubleshoot and fix bugs or issues with bots or server tools as needed.
Collaborate with other team members to implement new features or tools to improve the Discord server experience.
Tools & Software:
Knowledge of GitHub for version control and collaboration.
Ability to work with APIs to pull and send data from and to external sources (e.g., weather data or emergency alerts).
Requirements:
Must be at least 17+
Previous experience developing or managing Discord bots or similar tools.
Must have a stable internet connection and a computer capable of running development environments.
A passion for coding and a desire to contribute to a community-driven project.
Must own a Desktop or Laptop.
Must own a Cellular Device running on cellular data.
Location/Availability:
This is a volunteer role with flexible hours, but we require regular check-ins and updates to ensure the bot(s) and discord server is functioning properly.
Must be in the selected areas for consideration:
Connecticut: Fairfield (009001)
New Jersey: Bergen (034003), Essex (034013), Hudson (034017), Hunterdon (034019), Middlesex (034023), Monmouth (034025), Morris (034027), Passaic (034031), Somerset (034035), Sussex (034037), Union (034039), Warren (034041)
New York: Bronx (036005), Kings (036047), Nassau (036059), New York (036061), Orange (036071), Putnam (036079), Queens (036081), Richmond (036085), Rockland (036087), Suffolk (036103), Westchester (036119)
Join our development team to help enhance the Discord experience for Weather Response eXpedition members while supporting our mission to relay important weather and emergency alerts!
About the Company
Weather Response eXpedition is a grassroots, hobbyist-driven initiative created by Zayy to establish an unofficial Emergency Alert System (EAS) relay network across supported counties. Our mission is to connect volunteers who share a passion for weather monitoring and emergency alerts, forming a network that helps distribute timely and reliable information during weather and public emergencies.
As a group of like-minded enthusiasts and volunteers, we activate EAS units for alerts sent by the National Weather Service (NWS), local authorities, or Weather Response eXpedition itself. We work together to ensure that critical alerts are relayed promptly, supporting public safety through an independent, volunteer-powered EAS relay chain.
If you’re passionate about weather monitoring, emergency alerts, and community service, join us and become part of this exciting and impactful hobbyist-driven network!