SeaWeb, an international, nonprofit, communications organization dedicated to creating a culture of ocean conservation, seeks an Intern to be based in the Washington, D.C. area office. The Intern will provide professional support to the organization's communications team.
This is an unpaid internship. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated to improving ocean conservation and gaining experience working for a non-profit organization. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule or other commitments. We request a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week, and prefer someone who can work four days a week, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Responsibilities:
Communications Projects (100% of time):
- Formatting written material into HTML for posting online and for delivery via Email blast
- Preparing images for use in HTML pages
- Posting content on static php websites using Dreamweaver
- Posting content in Wordpress websites using admin interface Assist in development of HTML and php web pages and HTML emails
- Assist in development of Wordpress websites
- Assist in downloading and reporting on website and email blast analytics
- Perform image searches
- Other projects may be assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience with HTML and CSS coding for web pages
- Knowledge of HTML tables and inline styling for email blasts
- Experience with Adobe Dreamweaver
- Basic Photoshop or equivalent for image preparation preferred
- Experience with Wordpress interface preferred
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Reliability
- Ability to multi-task and manage time well
- Commitment to environmental issues
More Information about SeaWeb:
SeaWeb has offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Paris, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. We work collaboratively to inform and empower diverse ocean voices and conservation champions in strategic, targeted sectors to encourage market solutions, policies and behaviors that result in a healthy thriving ocean. We transform knowledge into action by shining a spotlight on workable, science-based solutions to the most serious threats facing the ocean such as climate change, pollution and over-exploitation.
Our Washington, D.C. office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland (within one block from the Silver Spring Metro station).
Benefits of the Intern position include flexible work schedule, opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and chance to further ocean conservation. The Intern will have an opportunity to participate as full-time staff members, including attending staff meetings.
