Web Development Internship
Americas Society/ Council of the Americas


Job Code: B4033
Locations: New York .

Description-

The Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/COA) seek a qualified, self-motivated individual for a paid, web-development internship in its policy program. The intern will have the unique opportunity to code and build a new website for the AS/COA policy journal, AmericasQuarterly. Once online, the position will entail updating the new website, adding additional components and establishing new web-based relationships with other Latin American think tanks and policy journals. The intern will be expected to bring creativity, enthusiasm and dedication to the position.

Key areas of focus during the internship will be:

* Develop and update a new interactive website at: www.americasquarterly.org:
* Design web user interfaces, from wireframes to HTML mockups
* Perform usability testing
* Write clean HTML/CSS/JavaScript code that integrates with a PHP back-end
* Outreach to other online publications

Ideal candidates will have proficiency in the following programs:

* Server-side, database-driven application design and development, using PHP (or similar) and SQL
* Solid grounding in software design principles and methodologies
* Versed in user interface design, information architecture, and usability issues
* Web user interface implementation using cross-browser-compatible HTML and CSS
* Familiarity with UNIX (any flavor) preferred
* JavaScript a plus
* Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.

Application Submission:

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Danielle Renwick at:
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Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Additional Information: The AS/COA Policy Program

The Americas Society and the Council of the Americas promote better understanding and dialogue in the Western Hemisphere through cultural, political and economic activities. The AS/COA Policy Program builds on the organizations’ rich history in promoting exchange and analysis on critical issues of economic policy, democracy and economic and social development. Through working groups, analyses, publications and other initiatives, the policy program aims to affect decision-making and bridge the dialogue among the private sector, academics and policymakers. For additional information, please visit: www.as-coa.org

Job Posted on 10 September, 2008.
Please mention Policy Jobs when applying for this position.