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Internship (Web Editorial)
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Location:
New York, New York, 10001, United States
Organization:
YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities
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Area of Focus:
Computers and Technology, Disability Issues, Network of Nonprofit Organizations
Skill(s):
Web Design
End date:
September 24, 2010
Last updated:
September 24, 2009
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Language(s):
English
Start date:
September 24, 2009
Last day to apply:
March 29, 2010
Paid or unpaid:
Unpaid
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Description:
Recognized as the #1 Best Company To Work for In New York, YAI Network is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed network of not-for-profit health and human services agencies dedicated to building brighter futures for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. We serve individuals, families, and communities in the NYC metropolitan area, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties within New York State. The most recent additions to our network include services to New Jersey and Puerto Rico. Our full range of services include early intervention, pre-school, family supports, day treatment and day habilitation programs, employment training and placement, clinical and residential services, as well as recreation and camping services.
RECENT AWARDS:
Proud recipients of the following awards:
- New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS SHRM)
#1 Best Company to Work For in New York Award
- American Psychological Association’s National Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award
The role of the Professional Information Department (PID) is to promote the mission, philosophy and reputation of the YAI Network. PID produces publications and conferences for our 20,000 consumers and their families, 5,000 staff, other professionals from the ID/DD field, friends and supporters of our Network, and the general public. Our publications and conferences reflect our dedication to providing the highest quality of care to individuals with disabilities and the most effective, empowering tools to them and their loved ones.
YAI Network is seeking a Web Editorial Intern to work within the Professional Information Department.
This is an unpaid internship opportunity for college credit or interest only.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain the new yai.org website. This will include copyediting, fact checking information, organizing folders in the content management system, sizing photos, uploading content, contributing to the information architecture of the website and completing several stand-alone projects for the website.
Requirements:
* The ideal Web Editorial Intern will preferably be a college student majoring in journalism with a focus on new media, magazines or newspapers
* Excellent copyediting skills
* Thorough knowledge of AP style necessary
* Experience with online publishing a plus
* Interest in disability issues, advocacy, grassroots journalism or nonprofit PR a plus
Location: Manhattan
For more information about the YAI Network please visit www.yai.org
EOE
Application instructions:
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