Web Design Intern
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. The Southeast Region is home to a rich diversity of natural resources spread across 10 states stretching from the Appalachian Mountains south to the Caribbean islands and west to the Ozarks, including the southern half of the Mississippi River Basin. This position is in the Southeast Regional Office located in Atlanta, Georgia. Primary work will be for the for the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) which is the nation's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants. To learn more about our agency please visit http://www.fws.gov/southeast/
Based in the Regional Office in Atlanta, GA, this internship is project-oriented and will play a vital role on a small team of digital communication and IT professionals working to migrate websites from a format based in Dreamweaver templates to a content management system (CMS) developed by Ektron. Collaborating directly with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) refuge staff, you will collect photos and text for the website while coordinating with the CMS team in the Atlanta Regional Office. Additional duties may include: Developing a SharePoint site for the Division of Visitor Services; Assisting field stations in developing, updating, and managing social media needs; Researching information and using the information to create web content. This position requires:
· Excellent teamwork skills
· Writing skills: an understanding of basic grammar, punctuation, and spelling
· A thorough understanding of the importance of being organized and thorough while developing a website,
o Knowledge of HTML and CSS
o Some graphic design experience
o An understanding of the importance of images on websites vs. text
o Understanding of the framework, structure, and complexities behind a large website with many sub-sites. The back-end of the Ektron system functions similarly to SharePoint 2010
o Comfort using both PCs and Macs
o Comfort doing basic graphic design using software such as Adobe Photoshop or Fireworks
o Knowledge of natural sciences preferred.
In this internship, you will be assigned specific projects and will be expected to work independently. We seek candidates that have exceptional ability, who think and act creatively, who have demonstrated communication and problem solving skills. Personal vehicle and valid driver's license are required. Lodging not provided. Applicants will be evaluated based on application information, reference letter, and the match of applicant's skills with the needs of the Service.
This position is currently not eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award.
