Internship, Web Production/Management, Washington, D.C. 
- Posted 04/16/2008 Open Until Filled

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About our Internship Program
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is the nation's leading advocate for trails and the only national organization devoted to converting unused railroad lines into multi-use trails. RTC is dedicated to connecting people and communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., and offices in California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania, RTC is a nonprofit public charity carrying out a program of technical assistance and public education. RTC is looking for interns interested in working on environmental and public policy issues. Interns will provide assistance to the program, development, communications and the administrative department. Job assignments will consist of professional and administrative support. Interns will participate as full-time staff members, including attending staff meetings, retreats and social gatherings. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule(s) or other commitments. Generally hours are four days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 
Summary of this opportunity
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is seeking a full- or part-time Web Production/ Management Intern for our railstotrails.org and TrailLink.com Web sites. The intern will assist in updating both sites and help the organization explore the possibilities of Web 2.0 as RTC addresses some of today's most pressing issues, including obesity and climate change, as part of the trails, walking and bicycling movement.

Interns will receive hands-on experience and training with Web production, interaction with Web vendors, search engine optimization, generation of site traffic reports and charts, and other basic Web management topics—and all under the mentorship of RTC's experienced staff. Special projects may include ADA/508 compliance and accessibility, and exploring Web 2.0 applications.

Duties will include:

• Create and update Web pages
• Locate, retouch and resize photos for Web site
• Find and correct bad links (incoming and outgoing) and missing pages
• Assist with Search Engine Optimization
• Compile and publish Web site statistics

To qualify for this position:
The successful candidate will have technical experience in Web site creation, including hand-coding HTML; experience with Photoshop; work experience in an office environment; excellent interpersonal skills; high level of professionalism to work independently and as a team player; ability to learn quickly and continuously; and a strong ability to multitask, handle details and to maintain organization on deadline. Other Web- related program experience (i.e., Flash, ASP, Javascript, etc.) a plus.

RTC operates off a PC/Microsoft Office platform, and experience in Word, Excel and Outlook is helpful. Applicants should be task-oriented, highly organized and possess a strong interest in environmental issues or related studies involving trail development.

Benefits:
Positions are generally unpaid, though interns will enjoy the benefits of working in downtown Washington, D.C., in the casual but professional RTC national office. Easily accessible by the Metro on the red, orange and blue lines, the office is located in the heart of the West End, nearly equidistant between the Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle stations. Nearby cultural attractions include the Smithsonian, historical monuments, and the trendy Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan neighborhoods.

To Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume indicating a "Web Production/Management Internship" preference to:
 
Attn: Elton A. Clark
Human Resources Manager
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
The Duke Ellington Building
2121 Ward Court, 5th Floor, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: 202.974.5153
Email: elton@railstotrails.org
Fax: 202.223.9257
 
RTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.