Web Design/Development Intern
Publications Summer '10 Intern
Web Design/Development Intern
Seattle, WA
Position Description: The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is looking for a team player who is interested in applying and expanding their existing technical skills and who is familiar with best practices in Web design and user experience. We have a strong technical team, and this opportunity would allow for the individual to develop skills in leading edge technologies and gain on the job experience.
This is a paid, part-time (15 hours per week) internship. The Intern will report to both the Online Content and Publications Outreach Coordinator and to the Senior Project Manager for the Center for Health and Aging as his/her general supervisors. The Web Design/Development Intern will assist the Online Communications and Website Team and the Center for Health and Aging (CHA) in accomplishing specific project objectives such as:
* designing and developing websites
* developing and maintaining HTML/CSS templates
* testing, tracking, and resolving bugs
* converting Visio and Photoshop layouts to CSS/XHTML
* making design edits
* updating and maintaining website content
* constructing HTML emails and newsletters
* providing technical support and coaching to other staff
Qualifications: The successful internship candidate must have some or all of the following qualifications:
* substantive experience in hand-coding cross-browser CSS and XHTML
* ability to work on database-driven sites, integrating front-end templates with back-end functionality
* knowledge of WC3 standards such as XHTML and accessibility guidelines
* familiarity with analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, IIS log analyzers, etc) and SEO optimization
Application Process: To apply, submit the following to NBR: a cover letter that details your interests and availability, a resume, an application form, and the names and contact information of three references (name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail). Please send applications by email by Monday, February 1 to:
Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director for Human Resources, The National Bureau of Asian Research, email: employment@nbr.org, phone (206) 632-7370
About NBR: The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution that conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. Drawing upon an extensive network of the world's leading specialists and leveraging the latest technology, NBR bridges the academic, business, and policy arenas. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org.
Publications Summer '10 Intern
Seattle, WA
Position Description: Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research on Asian politics gets published in print or on-line? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a full-time summer intern to assist with NBR publications, including:
* Asia Policy, a peer-reviewed journal devoted to bridging the gap between academic research and policymaking on issues related to the Asia-Pacific region
* Strategic Asia, an annual edited volume presenting research that transcends traditional estimates of military balance by incorporating economic, political, and demographic data on the region and then asking what "strategic Asia" will look like in five years
* NBR Analysis, a policy essay series
* NBR Special Reports, and other occasional papers
The experience of working on NBR publications will help prepare you for a future in the field of foreign policy research and publication. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as the internship is unpaid.
Overall responsibilities:
* working closely with the editor on a range of developmental and structural editing
* assisting in the formatting and verifying of footnotes, fact-checking, copyediting, and proofreading manuscripts
* supporting the Publications Department in other activities as needed, particularly on the soon-to-be launched revised Asia Policy website
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a current B.A. or M.A. degree student with a strong interest in publishing, international relations and foreign policy, and the Asia-Pacific region. A successful applicant will demonstrate acute attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a group, and a commitment to providing intellectual public goods. Superior writing skills, a strong understanding of English grammar, and a passion for language are also desired characteristics. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word is a requirement, and familiarity with Excel and SharePoint are a plus.
Application Process: This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit a completed application form, a cover letter that details your interests and availability, a resume, a brief writing sample on a topic related to your field of study, and three references with his/her name, title, affiliation, relationship to you, phone number, and to:
Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director for Human Resources, The National Bureau of Asian Research, email: employment@nbr.org, phone (206) 632-7370
About NBR: The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution that conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. Drawing upon an extensive network of the world's leading specialists and leveraging the latest technology, NBR bridges the academic, business, and policy arenas. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org.
