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52 people are interested
Graphic and Web Development Intern
ORGANIZATION: Honoring Our Troops (HRT)
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52 people are interested
Using the most innovative tools, In this position, you will learn how to manage and grow of HRT’s digital products and properties through web development on our CMS platform (Joomla). We're looking for a student developer with a hunger for learning, content development and social change.
The Graphic and Web Development Intern will:
- Learn how develop new webpages and graphics for hrtroops.org and our related micro-sites, using original materials and materials provided by our marketing team.
- Build the skills necessary to tackle technical problems large and small, from building a new digital campaign center to editing the way a link displays on a blog post.
- Have the opportunity to participate in the creation of content for a variety of external use, including webpages, email communication, social media and mobile applications. Build individual skill base within the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator primarily), Joomla, CSS and XHTML.
- Learn how to take UX/UI challenges and present comprehensive, innovative solutions.
- Maximize the use of Google analytics and user testing tools in everyday work.
- Have the opportunity to attend relevant trade lectures and talks in the San Diego area.
The Graphic and Web Development Intern should possess:
- Basic development skills in HTML, CSS, Javascript and Joomla
- Strong writing and editing skills
- A positive attitude
- Resourceful, innovative forward thinking
- Ability to work well with others, with a sense of humor and professional demeanor
- Enthusiasm for social media and online organizing
More opportunities with Honoring Our Troops (HRT)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Honoring Our Troops (HRT)
Location:
932 C ST, Suite G100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101, US
Mission Statement
Mission:
"We address unique legal needs of veterans through ongoing legal self help clinics, veteran oriented seminars, employment, entrepreneurship, and mentorship which empower and improve the lives of veterans and their families."Vision
To fill the unmet needs of veterans.
Purpose
- To raise awareness about the need and requirements of veterans.
- To help veterans aid and assist each other.
- To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of veterans.
Description
The Veterans Legal Clinic uses the self help method of resolving legal issues getting the veteran to empower themselves in resolving their legal issues with the assistance of licensed volunteer attorneys. The intake is held every third Saturday of the month at the Mission Valley VFW Post 3787 located at Twain Ave. The common issues we commonly see are: Landlord Tenant Issues, Family Law Cases, Expungement of Criminal Records, VA Disability Upgrades, Security Clearances, Credit Repair, and Wills & Trusts. The sign up fills for the clinic early so sign up in well in advance.
2. Veterans Mentorship Program:
Pairs-up active duty military personnel and recently discharged veterans transitioning into civilian life with a mentor in an occupation or business in which the veteran is interested. HRT provides forums, social mixers, and networking opportunities that allow veterans easy access to role models and established community-based leaders, leading to professional growth and employment opportunities.
HRT offers FREE seminars and educational events to educate veterans about utilizing benefits they have earned. All to often veterans on average only uses less than 14% of all VA benefits they have earned. We offer seminar throughout the year such as: VA Home Loans with no money down, Be Smart in Divorce, Family Trust Planning, and our high in demand Veterans Employment seminar.
4. Veterans Entrepreneurs Today (V.E.T.) Programs:
Unprecedented numbers of veterans are re-entering the job market since the wind ups of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Veteran unemployment is as high as 17% and a solution for this is for veterans to create their own jobs through entrepreneurship. Our programs offers FREE training for veterans through a 12 week program and (6) months of additional follow on support and mentoring.
Ask about our unique program incentives offered to 9/11 veterans who volunteer with our organization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
932 C StreetSuite G100San Diego, CA 92101
DATE POSTED
September 11, 2015
SKILLS
- Website Programming
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Website Project Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- minumum of 20 hours per week.
- All candidates must be eligible to receive academi