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Web
Programming 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 programming to assist with
the zoo’s
web site.
What
you must have...
- A serious
interest in web programming.
- Knowledge of or aptitude to learn web programming languages such
as Perl and Coldfusion.
- Working
knowledge of Dreamweaver or HTML.
- Knowledge
or experience in working with CGI scripts and/or databases a plus.
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
dynamic web forms with Coldfusion or Perl.
- Assist
in the design of web-based, paperless office systems.
- Build
new pages for the zoo's internal and external web sites.
- Assist
with updating information on the zoo's web sites.
- Add interactive features, videos and sounds to the zoo's web sites.
How
to apply...
Send your resume, the URL of at least one web site that shows your programming
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
type of web programming experience do you have, including languages,
types of projects, etc.?
- 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
Programming 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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