Web
Design Internship
It’s
a jungle out there...Why not prepare for it with an internship at the
zoo?
We are looking
for an intern with advanced skills in web design to assist with the
zoo’s
web site
for a 20-hour-per-week. The internship is a minimum of 12 weeks, but many interns opt to stay on for 6 months or more.
What
you must have...
- A serious
interest in web design
- Knowledge
of web editing software
- Working
knowledge of PhotoShop and Dreamweaver
What
we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following
benefits:
- The chance
to develop your talents and portfolio.
- Experience
that will look great on your resume. Our web site has an excellent
reputation,
and potential employers will be impressed.
- A progressive
management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of
responsibility
and provides a supportive, stimulating and fun workplace.
- Letters
of reference for future job opportunities.
- A chance
to help the zoo save endangered species and the environment.
- The zoo...you
get to visit every day!
Possible
assignments include...
- Build
new pages for the zoo’s internal and external web sites.
- Assist
in the development of a new children’s section for the site.
- Offer
input and assistance with new design ideas for the site.
- Assist
with updating information on the site.
- Potentially
add interactive features, videos, sounds and other features to the site.
How
to apply...
Send your resume, the URL of at least one web site that shows your editing
skills (be specific about the role you played in developing the site,
versus what was done by others) and a cover letter that answers the following
questions:
- What are
your career goals and how would this internship help you achieve them?
What do you hope to gain from this internship?
- What
kind of coursework and/or experience do you have that would make
you a valuable
intern?
- In what
areas are you most interested in attaining experience through this internship?
From the
applications, we will select interns to be interviewed. Deadline for
applications is:
- Spring
term February 15
- Summer
term May 1
- Fall
term September 15
- Winter
term December 1
Mail
applications to:
Jane Hartline
Marketing Division
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
Email
applications to:
Jane.Hartline@oregonzoo.org
Please put "Web Design Internship" in
the subject of your email, and follow
up by phone (503-220-2447) to ensure receipt of your application.
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