About the role
Information Technology Internship: The Eurasia Center/Eurasian Business Coalition (EBC), based in America's capital Washington, D.C., is looking for a talented, self- motivated, intelligent, outgoing, and well-organized individual to assist the organization's technology needs, including the website, database, expansion of the WIFI, and network activities. The IT Intern will assist the Executives at the Eurasia Center and other interns with various projects to support the organization's technological needs. The intern may be asked to perform any or all of the following tasks: Requirements: Assist with the development of the organization's photograph archives and database; Scan images, build the database, and maintain the archive of photographic originals; Assist with website updates using the publishing tool and basic HTML knowledge; Database projects as assigned utilizing the organization database iMIS.
Scan images, build the database, and maintain the archive of photographic originals; Assist with website updates using the publishing tool and basic HTML knowledge; Database projects as assigned utilizing the organization database iMIS. More Web work could be available to the intern based on his or her skill level with HTML and ASP. Work will include assisting with updating and possibly redesigning the current organizational websites, linking the organizational websites to those of the various Embassies and their home countries, and entering all submissions from the various Embassies and key leaders of their home countries into the organizational websites on a timely and as needed basis through direct assignment by a specified member of the EC Staff.
Skills: HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and Web development skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Strong ability to learn software programs and teach the Director and other interns on how to use them.
Ability to communicate and interact with staff in a professional and courteous manner. Have excellent written and communication skills in English and his/her native language; Be resourceful and able to multi-task and maintain organizational skills with little direct supervision; Be self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and responsibility for timely execution of assigned tasks; The ideal candidate for this position has: Prior knowledge of the information technology field through academic preparation and practical working experience in information technology or a related subject. The position is open to start immediately and continue throughout the semester for which selected and possibly beyond based upon mutual agreement between The Eurasia Center and the respective intern.