Position Summary: The Web Intern will work with the Communications department to help transition to our website’s new content management system and to contribute to our overall web strategy. This is *not* a design or development position, but rather a blend of content management, some basic HTML, an opportunity to experience a sizable website design process, and to help out the progressive labor movement.
Hours: Intern must be available for a minimum of 30 hours per week and commit to an internship period of at least 12 weeks.
Salary: Paid internship, range depends on experience.
About the Organization: American Rights at Work is a leading labor policy and advocacy organization dedicated to educating the public about the barriers that workers face when they attempt to form or join unions.
The Work You’ll Do:
Collaborate with Communications staff to map out how to move our web content to our new content management system (Joomla!)
Work with HTML and WYSIWYG editor to populate pages in our new CMS.
Assist in maintaining the website by creating, updating, and developing web content and troubleshooting site issues.
Assist in maintenance of email lists and databases.
Help coordinate production and technical needs with contractors and vendors.
Work with cross-departmental staff on content developments and updates.
General administrative tasks as assigned.
You:
Are familiar with publishing content online, have your own blog, or can manipulate HTML.
Have used an online content management system before.
Have 6 months or 1 year’s experience with this kind of work, or the enthusiasm & dedication to make up for experience.
Know your way around the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc).
Have an eye for design, or are always thinking about how a site could be better.
Are interested in labor, social justice, or progressive policy issues.
Are able to meet deadlines, prioritize, and perform a wide variety of tasks over the course of the workday.
Love the Internet and want to use it to affect social change.
Bonuses (stuff that can only help you):
Proficient in any computer programming language, but especially HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or PHP
Demonstrated ability to write for website or email publications
Experience with Joomla!
Experience with Adobe or Macromedia products (Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, etc.)
How to Apply:
Submit resume, cover letter, as well as your availability. In the subject line, write “Web Internship Search”
Target Start Date:
June 2007
Where to Apply:
Web Internship Search
1100 17th Street NW, Suite 950
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-822-2168
intern@americanrightsatwork.org
No phone calls, please.
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