United States of America | Intern Project Assistant: Web Production

Closing date: 28 Sep 2012

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National Democratic Institute

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks an intern for 20-40 hours a week between the hours of, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The intern will assist with content management, administration and research for web projects.

The intern will be a part of the Institute's Technology department in the Web Production division. The Web Production division is responsible for designing and developing technology tools and processes for NDI’s internal use as well as for technology-related programs around the world.

Interns at NDI actively participate in making great programs happen. They are given substantive responsibilities and are expected to be professional contributors to the effort. Interns must be disciplined self-starters who can take assignments and run with them, occasionally under pressure. They also need to know when to seek guidance before proceeding.

Primary Responsibilities

•Assist with content development for new NDI portal, including gathering and organizing documents, document tagging and data entry; •Assist in administrative tasks including managing users on web applications & creating online communities; •Assist in project implementation, testing and evaluation as necessary; •Update web pages using XHTML/HTML; •Create basic web graphics using Fireworks and/or Photoshop. •Provide technical assistance as needed for internal projects and technology programs.

Experience •Generally pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, International Relations, Political Science or Communications; •Proficiency XHTML/HTML; •Experience with image editing programs such as Fireworks and Photoshop helpful; •Must be detail-oriented, organized and efficient; •Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced office; and •Familiarity with CSS or JavaScript a plus.

Comments

This is a paid internship. Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Non-U.S. citizens applying for internships and entry-level positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to apply: 

To apply, please visit NDI's website at http://www.ndi.org/.

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