Part Time
800
TBD
Mar 27, 2026
We are rebuilding our digital learning platform from the ground up. The new application will serve two primary users: church instructors who deliver curriculum and track student progress, and students who engage with lessons and course materials. We need a technology consultant who can help us make the right foundational decisions before development begins, and who is interested in seeing this project through from planning to full launch.
This is a three-phase engagement:
• Phase 1 — Discovery & Planning (current opening): Paid consulting hours to assess requirements, recommend architecture and hosting, and produce a written plan
• Phase 2 — MVP Development: Build a working version of the core application based on the approved plan
• Phase 3 — Full Implementation: Complete buildout, QA, deployment, and handoff
We are hiring for Phase 1 now, with the intent to continue with the right candidate through all three phases.
Phase 1 – Discovery & Planning
The goal of Phase 1 is to give our leadership team a clear, confident picture of what it will take to build this application before we commit to full development. You will work closely with our team over approximately 4 to 10 hours to produce a written discovery report covering the following areas:
• Requirements gathering — understand the core features needed for both the instructor and student experience
• Hosting & infrastructure — evaluate and recommend hosting options (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Firebase, managed platforms) with a breakdown of estimated monthly costs at different usage scales
• Tech stack recommendation — advise on the right framework and tools given our budget, timeline, and long-term maintenance needs
• Development timeline — provide a realistic estimate for how long Phase 2 and Phase 3 will take
• Risk identification — flag any technical, security, or operational risks we should plan for
• Phase 2 scope brief — produce a clear scope of work document we can use to kick off MVP development
What We’re Looking For
Required:
• 3 or more years of experience building and deploying web or mobile applications
• Hands-on experience with cloud hosting platforms and an ability to translate cost structures for non-technical audiences
• Strong written communication skills — your Phase 1 deliverable is a written report, not just a conversation
• Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders to gather requirements and define scope
• Ability to recommend practical solutions within budget and timeline constraints
Nice to have:
• Experience with ed-tech platforms, LMS tools, or similar learning applications
• Familiarity with React Native, Flutter, or other cross-platform mobile frameworks
• Prior work with nonprofit or faith-based organizations
• Experience building multi-role applications (e.g., admin and end-user experiences)