Internship: Web Production

Search for Common Ground is a Washington-based nonprofit organization that transforms the way people deal with conflict around the world. Using a toolbox that includes media production, journalism, and training and capacity building, SFCG promotes dialogue and understanding and helps groups in conflict move from adversarial approaches toward cooperative solutions. Our website (sfcg.org) explains and promotes our vision and work, and is a primary method of communication with interested organizations, groups and individuals. The web production intern does both technical website maintenence and content writing/editing to ensure that updates are timely, well-written and reflect our work.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Post content to the website obtained from other SFCG staff
• Write, proof and revise existing web content and incoming content from staff
• Post and update content onto the website under deadlines
• Manipulate photo and video media and integrate them into the site
• Research online trends and assist in developing SFCG's long-term online strategy

The ideal candidate will exhibit:

• Knowledge of HTML and Photoshop. Knowledge of Dreamweaver and Macs a plus
• Strong writing skills, especially the ability to summarize complicated projects, programs, etc., into succinct, web-friendly language
• Strong proofing and editing skills
• Knowledge of and experience with general web trends, writing for the web, e-communications, etc.
• Strong communcations and organizational skills, including the ability to handle many requests from staff around the world concurrently
• Knoweldge of HTML and Photoshop. Knowledge of Dreamweaver and Mac OS X a plus
• Strong interest in conflict transformation, peacebuilding, media for social change, and SFCG's mission and vision

Start date:
May 1, 2007

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Daniel Munter
Media and ICT Manager
Search for Common Ground
Email: dmunter@sfcg.org

No phone calls, please.

In your cover letter, please include why this position is of interest to you, what you can bring to it and what you hope to gain from it. Also please include the days of the week you are available, the date you can begin working and the number of months you can commit.