Are you interested in full-stack web development with a desire to learn and collaborate with a team of developers? If you have a strong foundation in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and React.js and are eager to expand your skill set, join the Technical team! As a Technical Director, you will get the chance to create and maintain the HackDavis website and web applications, devise creative solutions, participate in code review sessions, and grow with your fellow Technical directors.

Required Qualifications: Experience with version control, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React.js. Strong desire to learn and grow in the field of web development. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work well in a team and take constructive feedback positively. Passion for technology and a proactive approach to keeping up with industry standards and trends.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Next.js framework and database systems like MongoDB.

As an Operations Director, you’ll be a key part of the engine that powers one of the biggest hackathons in California. You’ll help plan, organize, and execute the behind-the-scenes logistics that ensure everything runs smoothly from managing venue and schedules to coordinating with vendors. If you’re detail-oriented, reliable,interested in large-scale event planning, this role is for you.

Required Qualifications: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Ability to stay calm and make quick decisions, particularly in high-pressure situations. A proactive, dependable and responsible approach to tackling challenges. Thrive in a team setting, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual support. A passion for learning and developing organizational and leadership skills.

As a Marketing Director, you’ll play a key role in driving our visibility and engagement within and beyond the campus community. You’ll bring creative ideas to life, run engaging campaigns, and collaborate across teams to share our initiatives in fresh, exciting ways. This is a role for someone who’s creative, organized, enthusiastic, and ready to turn ideas into impact.

Required Qualifications: Strong communication and time management skills. Basic understanding of social media platforms, and promotion tactics. Creative thinker with a good sense of trends and starategic approach to audience engagement. Confident in shooting and editing short-form video content. Enthusiasm for marketing and a strong desire to learn and grow in the field. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in social media advertising and content analytics. Photography, videography or video editing skills. Familiarity with email campaign tools like MailChimp.

As a Sponsorship Team Member, you’ll help build the partnerships that make our hackathons possible. From reaching out to potential sponsors to managing ongoing relationships, you'll play a critical role in securing funding, resources, and support. You will collaborate with other teams to ensure sponsor visibility and fulfillment of deliverables. This role is perfect for someone who’s professional, proactive, and excited to connect with companies and organizations.

Required Qualifications: Confidence and an ability to think on your feet in negotiations. A natural talent for building and maintaining relationships. Proactive mindset, always on the lookout for new sponsorship opportunities. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple sponsorship commitments and devliverables efficiently. Professionalism, attention to detail and ability to take initiative and follow up consistently.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with outreach automation and lead generation tools like Apollo.io and SalesQL. Experience with sales or fundraising.

As a Finance Director, you will play a vital role in managing our finances, ensuring the sustainability of our initiatives. From budgeting and expense tracking to reimbursements, and grant writing, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we use our resources wisely and stay financially organized. This is a great role for someone who’s detail-oriented, responsible, and interested in learning more about financial management in a real-world setting.

Required Qualifications: Strong financial acumen with an interest in budgeting and financial planning. Good understanding of cash flow management and financial forecasting. Fundraising experience or a willingness to learn and engage with donors and sponsors effectively. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. A can-do attitude that will be an invaluable asset to HackDavis' growth.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with managing budgets or grant writing. Familiarity with nonprofit tax requirements or an interest in learning about them.

As an External Team Member, you'll represent HackDavis to external organizations and communities, playing a crucial role in creating and managing partnerships with other student clubs, industry professionals, mentors, nonprofit organizations, and more. You’ll coordinate events, workshops, and outreach efforts that enrich our initiatives. If you’re organized, outgoing, and passionate about building strong, long-lasting relationships, this role is for you!

Required Qualifications: Spearhead the planning and execution of external events, demonstrating your organizational skills and attention to detail. A proactive and personable demeanor, radiating energy and enthusiasm. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Confidence in connecting with diverse groups and individuals. Initiative to learn and develop organizational and communication skills. Outreach to clubs on-campus, students and alumni, and off-campus industry leaders; being able to network and foster meaningful connections Familiarity with HackDavis or hackathons is preferred but not mandatory.

Are you a creative, innovative, and proactive designer with a passion for human-centered design? Join the Design team and help us create brand-consistent, minimal, and aesthetically pleasing designs that captivate and excite our audience. Your creative talent will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HackDavis. We are looking for talented individuals to join our design team in various roles:

Brand Designer: Craft the brand identity for the Hackathon season. Storytelling and experimental design. Proficiency in illustration using Figma and Adobe Illustrator.

Product Designer: Design products that aim to delight and leave an impression, including apparel, stickers, and branded items. Detail-oriented with a focus on product specs. Conduct market research to inform design decisions.

Content Designer: Create eye-catching, compelling content for social media and printed flyers. Deep understanding of the audience. Attention to detail to ensure engaging visuals.

UI/UX Designer: Design beautiful and intuitive web experiences that bring joy to users. Focus on responsive design and intuitive user experiences. Proficiency in wireframing and creating delightful web interfaces using Figma.

A hackathon is where you transform your crazy ideas into real projects. Hundreds of students from across California form teams around an idea and collaboratively create technical solutions to problems we face in our local communities. These ideas turn into websites, mobile apps, hardware, and more!

Join HackDavis to make some of the most imaginative projects alongside fellow creators! You take care of building and we'll take care of you.

We will be following the HackDavis Rules & Policies, and MLH's Code Of Conduct.

HackDavis is open to all undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and all schools, and graduates who have completed their degrees within the past year. We are also open to high school students above the age of 18. As long as you're prepared to learn, brainstorm, and bring life to projects, we welcome you to join us!

Nope! Coming in, you do not need to know how to code, but you have to be willing to learn! HackDavis is proud to be a beginner-focused hackathon, and we welcome hackers from all experience levels and backgrounds - over 65% of our hackers are beginners! HackDavis is the perfect time and place to learn new skills - we host beginner-friendly workshops and our mentors provide guidance to help you build something you can be proud of.

Teams can have up to 4 members, and submit a single project together! Want to go solo? Fine by us, but we'd highly recommend joining a team to make new friends, bounce ideas off one another, and bring your ideas to life!

HackDavis is largely built upon the efforts of our mentors and volunteers, who ensure that our hackers have a great experience at our event! Our mentor applications are open and volunteer applications will open up soon, so keep an eye out! If you're interested in making a tax-deductible contribution to HackDavis, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

We want our attendees to create projects with a meaningful impact and hope to foster a community dedicated to social change. We find that most hackathons often don't result in projects as practical solutions to specific societal problems and we're looking to change that.

You can build whatever your heart desires, whether it's a web app, mobile app, hardware hack, open source tool, or even a simple website! Any social good oriented project is recommended. Our main focus is to provide you a learning experience where you can have fun, ask questions, and experiment with technology.

Worry not! We will host a series of mixers before HackDavis, so check out our social media for announcements about those as we get closer to the event. We'll also have a final mixer right after hacking starts during HackDavis, so we'll make sure you're equipped and ready to go! Our non-profit partners, sponsors, and mentors are always here at the event to help you brainstorm and ideate if you don't have an idea!

Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. HackDavis is free for all admitted participants, so don't sweat it! We will provide you with WiFi, meals, caffeine, swag, and workspace for the entire weekend.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer travel reimbursement this year. Participants are responsible for covering their own travel costs.