Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Job Opening at Resources for the Future

The Communications Department at Resources for the Future (RFF), an internationally recognized research center that focuses on energy, environmental, and natural resource policies, is looking for a creative, organized, and energetic individual to join it as a Web Intern. Web publishing experience is strongly preferred, but training on organizational systems will be provided.

This internship is a 6-month position, with a 35 hour work week (M-F 9am-5pm). It is paid at $10/hr and starts in late February. This is an outstanding learning opportunity for a person looking to start a career in the communications or the web management field. Interest in environmental policy or economics is preferred. This is not an IT position.

Please apply online, including a cover letter and resume. Specify how your past accomplishments qualify you for the position and how working at RFF will contribute to your broader career goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Assist in the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages using Content Management Systems, HTML editors, and databases
* Help organize and provide documentation of web content and multimedia
* Perform administrative tasks for RFF websites (e.g., respond to user inquiries, fix formatting and text errors, fulfill special requests from staff or public)
* Support initiatives of the communications dept.
* Half-time reception work

Requirements

· Ability to make a 6 month commitment to working with RFF
· Experience with html and/or content management systems
· Interest in RFF and its work
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

* Positive attitude and task-oriented work ethic
* Close attention to detail
· Experience with Photoshop a plus

Please apply online.

Resources for the Future is a non-profit and nonpartisan organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. (www.rff.org).

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