WEB DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIPS

Summer Semester - March 15
Fall Semester - July 15 (accepting applications)
Spring Semester - October 31

Internships at UNIC WashingtonEstablished in 1946, the UN Information
Center is responsible for US/UN issues and serves as a liaison to
Congress, the US government and foundations in Washington as well as
to the media, academic institutions and public across the United
States. The Center includes a small reference library that houses
official UN documents as well as other materials published by the
United Nations. The office also supports high-level visitors from
headquarters and field offices around the world. UNIC¹s internship
program presents an enormous opportunity for college students and post-
graduates seeking challenging intern-work experience in international
relations. The Center accepts interns three times a year (Fall, Winter/
Spring and Summer) with deadlines posted on the website on a unpaid
basis for a period of three months or more.

Requirements
Intern selection is highly competitive. We receive more than one
hundred applications each semester for 5 positions. Preference will be
given to students in their senior year of college or graduate school,
with major area of study in international relations, political
science, communications or related field. Students should demonstrate
excellent language, research and writing skills. Past experience in a
professional office environment is an asset. Knowledge of Microsoft
office is required. Preference is given to students who can work full-
time with a minimum of 3 days per week required.

Strong candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of the United
Nations system, the U.S. Government, Washington think tanks and media.
They will also have previous international experience and strong
interest in the UN and its focus areas. He/She will have a
professional demeanor and the ability to work in busy office with
changing priorities and minimal supervision. Above all, the strongest
candidates will have a can-do attitude and a sense of humor about
themselves.

Duties and Responsibilities
UNIC interns have a broad range of responsibilities that include
everything from representing the office at Washington events to
fielding public inquiries. As part of the program, interns attend
Capitol Hill hearings and NGO/think tank briefings on a variety of
international subjects and report back to the office and UN
headquarters on what was said. UNIC works with each intern to enable
him/her to attend meetings on topics of particular interest. Another
facet of the internship program involves monitoring international and
regional news and keeping UNIC abreast of important UN-related
developments. In addition to these primary responsibilities, interns
are responsible for assisting with UN events, outreach and public
inquiries. They are also given the opportunity to help write UNIC¹s
weekly newsletter and assist with visits of UN officials and conduct
research for UN staff and projects. Likewise, interns are expected to
assist with some administrative duties and contribute to the day-to-
day functioning of the office.

To ApplyPlease send a cover letter with start/end date and hours per
week available, a résumé, three reference letters (letters under
separate cover are preferred) and a writing sample to the address
below. The writing sample should be 2-4 pages and demonstrate an
ability to put complex ideas into clear concise language.

E-mail application to: internship@unicwash(dot)org. Please put "UNIC
Internship" in the subject line.
 

Web Producer

LiveHealthier is a health and wellness company committed to keeping
employees healthy and companies strong. We partner with corporations
to provide innovative, award-winning employee wellness solutions that
bring healthcare costs under control while boosting employee
productivity, job satisfaction and morale.

LiveHealthier offers a unique and flexible work environment. We are a
young, energetic and rapidly-growing company, and we are seeking an
enthusiastic individual who will excel working in a fast-paced, multi-
disciplinary environment.

LiveHealthier is looking for a talented web producer to support our
young and fast-growing health and wellness business. The person in
this role will join our growing Production team, and be managed by our
Principal Web Producer. The primary responsibility for the person
filling this position will be to support the implementation of client
websites, perform site updates, and establish and maintain excellent
client relationships. The candidate will also support the
implementation and maintenance of new web-based products and services
as required, help support our diverse marketing efforts.

Major Activities:

• Setting up, managing and customizing client-specific websites within the framework of our proprietary CMS system
• Conducting regular site updates to provide the highest levels of quality and performance
• Troubleshooting site issues and working/coordinating with the development team, program management staff, and client-based customer service staff to resolve these issues
• Ensuring that client websites are satisfying contractual

requirements:

• Seamlessly plug into an ongoing corporate website redesign and branding-refresh effort
• Support new social network marketing efforts through Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and produce collateral materials as needed
• Gain feedback from customers on new and existing features
• Identify and manage development of site enhancements
• Logo, flyer and other graphical design and development in support of client programming
• Responsible for live web-based customer service
• General offices responsibilities (calendar management, phones, email, etc.)
• Thoughtfully contributing to business development and technology expansion

Experience and Characteristics:

• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Illustrator
• Working knowledge of entire Adobe Creative Suite
•  Expert knowledge of web content optimization and standards
•  Cross-browser CSS troubleshooting: Firefox, Safari, IE6 and above, Chrome, etc.
• Absolute comfort in both Mac and PC OS
• Working knowledge of MS PowerPoint (design and animation), Word, Excel and Access database manipulation
• College degree in computer-related field or equivalent experience
• Organization and analytic skills, with problem solving abilities
•  Excellent communication and written skills
• Client-facing, customer service experience
• Experience working and communicating directly with custom development staff
• Creativity
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and contribute to new ideas required in a diverse, fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment
• Experience with content management systems and web publishing both proprietary and open source

Additional Proficiencies:

•  Experience with video editing and web streaming; specifically working with Final Cut Studio and publishing .flv video and other streatming formats
• Working knowledge of Adobe Flash and ActionScript
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SilverLight / Expression Blend
• Experience working with Google Analytics
• Experience working in Constant Contact
• Experience managing projects and communication in 37Signals¹ Basecamp
• Interest and/or experience in health and wellness
• Experience with social networking: Twitter, Facebook, LikedIn

Interested candidates are encouraged to provide the following:

• Resume and cover letter
• An online portfolio showcasing your body of work
•  Examples of active sites you have either designed, developed or maintain
• Collateral design examples if applicable LiveHealthier offers competitive salaries and benefits packages,

including:

•  Generous leave policies
• Casual dress

If you are interested in applying for this position we encourage you
to send your cover letter, résumé and work examples to the attention
of Justin Bend, Principal Web Producer at LiveHealthier, at
jobs@livehealthier.com.

Plethora Design  [download  pdf]

Web Designer / Developer Internship Position :Drupal/Joomla interns
Before applying for this internship please see:
Shawn Brackat
AIW Career Services, 10th Floor
703-247-3843
sbrackat@aii.edu

Plethora Design (http://www.plethoradesign.com), an award-winning Washington DC area web design firm in business since 2003. We are looking for talented web designers and developers. Interested candidates should have a great eye for web design and/or good programming skills, good communication skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude. You will be guided by a seasoned professional and there will be room to learn and grow.

Terrific, collaborative working environment with substantial room for advancement within the company. Office is located in Dulles/Sterling area, near AOL headquarters, Equinix, Raytheon, etc.

Employer: National Security Counselors

Location: Arlington, VA

Organization Description:
National Security Counselors was founded to further the twin ideals
that the public needs to be as informed as possible about what its
government does in the name of national security, and that people
entangled in legal matters in this field should have reasonable access
to knowledgeable legal assistance, regardless of income. To that end,
NSC exists to perform four primary functions: to lawfully acquire from
the government material related to national security matters and
distribute it to the public, to use this material in the creation of
original publications discussing the respective subjects, to advocate
for intelligent reform in the national security and information and
privacy arenas, and to provide a low-cost alternative to certain
deserving clients involved in security law or information and privacy
law-related proceedings.

[Organization Website: http://nationalsecuritylaw.org]

Position information:
Seeking DC area web design student for single intern project.
Excellent opportunity for hands-on experience and resume building.
Chance to work for a thriving national security law non-profit
organization. Require a self-starter who can adapt our website to our
growing needs; must be able to work independently and implement
website updates to specifications.

Please email resume to : Kel@nationalsecuritylaw.org
Please let me know if you need additional information or have any
questions at all.
 

Marc Shyst, a hip hop artist/activist from Washington DC, and CEO of
my own record label, God World Order Entertainment is currently
looking for video production and graphic designers who are interested
in using your acquired skills with an active rap artist in the DMV.
We need video and web design. If interested please respond to me by e-
mail or call me at 443-881-3017. You may read my bio and listen to my
latest project, TRAPPIN IN THE PULPIT, at
www.interscopedigitaldistribution.com/music/trappininthepulpit. Pay is
negotiable.

Students- please make sure you negotiate payment and expected outcomes
prior to beginning work in a freelance capacity. If you have any
questions about what fair compensation should be for your skills
please don't hesitate to stop by the Career Services Department on the
10th floor.

Contact info: Wright, Kirsten [kwright@aii.edu]

The Atlantic Council offers internships during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Please see our Internships Page for application information.

Immediate Internship Openings:

WEB DEVELOPER

The Atlantic Council is seeking an enthusiastic graduate student, or exceptional undergraduate student, with excellent web skills for its Web Developer Internship.

The intern will provide support to the Managing Editor in web design projects and in the overall maintenance of the Council’s website.

• The ideal candidate will have a strong command of HTML and experience with Drupal, WordPress or other web content management systems.
• Knowledge of PHP, CSS and/or XML is highly desirable. The Atlantic Council is a foreign policy think tank, so an interest in international relations is beneficial also.
• The internship is unpaid.
• Interns are expected to commit between 20 and 35 hours per week of their time for at least three months.
• To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to sbrackat@aii.edu

Political Opinion Website

http://www.townhall.com
http://www.hotair.com

Before applying for this internship please see:
Shawn Brackat
AIW Career Services, 10th Floor
703-247-3843
sbrackat@aii.edu

Contact at Town Hall
Ricardo Pontes
ricardo.pontes@townhall.com

On-Going Internships at Townhall.com
Note: Duration and hours required may vary per internship.

• Available: Spring, Summer, Fall
• Fall Internships (September-December)
• Full Time/Part time

Job Description

• Assist Designers in designing Magazine Covers for townhall magazine
• Design ads for both Web and Print
• Assist Graphic Design department to improve website features

Requirements

• Great Layout design skills
• Ability to muiltitask and be an effective communicator
• Basic HTML and Adobe Photoshop experience
• Flash, Dreamweaver, MS office, powerpoint, indesign

Please submit Four electronic samples with your application
 

Web Communications
http://www.wolftrap.org/en/Education/Internships_for_College_Students/FA...

Before applying for this internship please see:
Shawn Brackat
AIW Career Services, 10th Floor
703-247-3843 [sbrackat@aii.edu]
 

• On-Going Internships at Wolf Trap
• Note: Duration and hours required may vary per internship.
• Available: Spring, Summer, Fall
• Summer Internships (May-September) – Deadline to apply March 1
• Summer: 12 weeks, full-time (40-plus hours per week)
• Fall Internships (September-December) – Deadline to apply  July 1
• Fall 12 weeks, part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week)
• Spring Internships (January-April) – Deadline to apply  November 1
• Spring: 12 weeks, part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week)

Job Description

• Help to maintain  existing website content and develop new content
• Assist with development of communication strategy for the website and email marketing.
• Create and prepare HTML files and graphics.
• Assist in development of new media including flash movies and sound clips.

Requirements

• Awareness of Internet field and World Wide Web.
• Good writing/editing skills
• Basic HTML and Adobe Photoshop experience
• Web-related applications (e.g. Macromedia Flash) experience and knowledge of marketing strategy a plus

Please submit two electronic samples with your application