>>
\n>> WITNESS
\n>> uses video and online technologies to open the eyes of the world
\n>> to human rights violations. We empower people to transform
\n>> personal stories of abuse into powerful tools for justice,
\n>> promoting public engagement and policy change. www.witness.org
\n>>
\n>> Online Organizing interns
\n>> support outreach staff with the online outreach connecting
\n>> WITNESS’s work to other organizations and specific audiences to
\n>> raise WITNESS’ online presence on social networking sites and
\n>> other online properties. There is a great deal of collaborative
\n>> work with other departments within WITNESS. You will have the
\n>> opportunity to build expertise in cutting edge online organizing
\n>> strategies and tactics.
\n>>
\n>> Duties include:
\n>>
\n>> Use online tools like Facebook, MySpace, You Tube, Flickr, and
\n>> blogs to
\n>> promote and publicize priority WITNESS campaigns.
\n>>
\n>> Recruit and engage online and on-the-ground activists in key regions.
\n>>
\n>> Design web graphics, html templates, update web pages, and
\n>> distribute video.
\n>>
\n>> All interns are expected to spend between 20-30% of their time
\n>> engaged in administrative support to outreach staff and other
\n>> staff as needed.
\n>>
\n>> Potential interns are preferably graduate students or others with
\n>> relevant experience. Undergraduates with relevant study experience
\n>> will be considered. We look for a focus in studies on
\n>> communications, human rights, international relations, political
\n>> science, and interdisciplinary studies. Because this internship is
\n>> so focused in online work knowledge of HTML, basic Photoshop, and
\n>> a basic knowledge video editing software is also required.
\n>>
\n>> Candidates should have:
\n>>
\n>> A passion and strong knowledge of creating\/updating profiles and
\n>> content on social networking sites including blogs, facebook,
\n>> myspace, Flickr, YouTube and other online properties.
\n>>
\n>> HTML, Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
\n>>
\n>> Excellent written and verbal communications skills
\n>>
\n>> Strong online research skills
\n>>
\n>> Competency with excel and web metrics.
\n>>
\n>> Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
\n>>
\n>> Intellectual curiosity and creativity
\n>>
\n>> Analytical and problem solving skills
\n>>
\n>> Independent and self-motivated
\n>>
\n>> A sense of adventure
\n>>
\n>> This is an opportunity to bring your online skills to a dynamic
\n>> and visionary organization where you will develop your online
\n>> portfolio. We require a minimum of three months commitment, for at
\n>> least 15-18 hours a week. Positions are based in our Fort Greene,
\n>> Brooklyn office. Internships are unpaid. The start date is in late
\n>> August or early September and applications will be accepted until
\n>> the position is filled. Days and hours are flexible.
\n>>
\n>> No phone inquiries please. We strongly prefer applications by
\n>> email to volunteer@witness.org including a resume, cover letter,
\n>> and short writing sample (not to exceed 2 pages). Alternatively
\n>> applications can be faxed to (718) 783-1593 or mailed to:
\n>>
\n>> WITNESS
\n>>
\n>> Attn: Internship Applications \/ Outreach Department
\n>>
\n>> 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor
\n>> Brooklyn, NY 11217
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