Technology Assistant Internship

Intern will work with the Executive Director and the Media Director in the office of our modern Interpretive Center at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site in Huntington, Long Island, NY. Intern will assist Media Director in website maintenance—updates, entries, new information. If Intern has knowledge of Facebook and other social media tools for promotion, he/she will be asked to instruct the office in the use of social media and contribute to its content. Intern will work Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM.

Position Responsibilities

Intern will become familiar with the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and learn of the mission and vision of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association which operates the historic site for New York State. Intern will have knowledge of website construction and maintenance, and collaborate with the Executive Director and Media Director in the maintenance of a new website. Intern should have a grasp of HTML and browsers. Intern will maintain the website through weekly updates. If Intern has knowledge of Facebook and other social media tools for promotion, he/she will be asked to instruct the office in the use of social media. Intern may also be asked to contribute to the content of social media.

Method of Supervision

Intern will receive supervision from the Executive Director and Media Director on a daily basis.

Desired Organizational Outcome

Association will have a re-designed / up-to-date website which will assist in our mission to promote Walt Whitman's legacy, establish a stronger social media presence and organization recognition, as well as further our ability to promote events and enable our fundraising endeavors.

Desired Student Outcomes

• Intern will have the unique opportunity to learn how to organize a website for a notable historic and literary site.
• Intern will learn the many facets of a small non-profit and integrate them into a website that reflects its mission.
• Intern will have the privilege of the title of Website Assistant which may be used in a resume or portfolio.