Web Publications & Content Management Internship

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How to Apply Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume, and a brief writing sample (max. 5 pages). Application may include additional relevant materials, such as previous work in web writing or design, including knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Photoshop or other related web and graphic design software. Please send application to: Diane Greenhalgh Director of Internet and IT Services Pulmonary Hypertension Association 801 Roeder Road, Ste. 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Email: web@PHAssociation.org Phone: 301-565-3004 x759 Fax: 301-565-3994

Application Deadlines Fall Term Application Due Date: August 30 Internship Dates: 9/1-12/15 Winter Term Application Due Date: November 30 Internship Dates: 12/15 – 2/15 Spring Term Application Due Date: December 30 Internship Dates: 2/1 - 5/15 Summer Term Suggested Due Date: May 15 Internship Dates: 6/1 - 8/15 Interns are accepted on a rolling basis & our internship dates are flexible.

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) works to find ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension and serves patients, caregivers and medical professionals through support, education, advocacy and awareness. Information technology, particularly the Internet, has made a huge contribution to raising awareness and ending the isolation of PH patients. PHA’s website, www.PHAssociation.org, is the place worldwide for the PH community to find information about PH medical and insurance resources, including finding a PH specialist. It is also the portal for the PH community to communicate with each other and get involved in the fight for a cure.

As part of the PHA team, PHA interns provide critical support that enables us to continue to provide vital services to the PH community. PHA internships offer students a structured experience working with PHA staff on substantive projects.

Interns will:

• gain valuable experience with writing for the web, website redesign, online communities, and maintaining a health-related association website with basic HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Fireworks (or Photoshop)
• compose PHA’s biweekly e-newsletter PHANews
• assist in updating PHA’s website
• assist in editing content for the website
• help facilitate our website redesign process
• communicate with and empower the online PH community
• help provide computer tech support to staff
• receive a small stipend and free parking
• work 25-40 hours/week (schedule is flexible)

You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this. 

Interns should:

• demonstrate strong writing skills
• demonstrate an ability to quickly learn new computer skills
• be comfortable with navigating the Internet, and show avid use of the Internet on a regular basis
• be able to work well with a team, multi-task, and give attention to detail
• employ strategic and creative thinking

Interns may also earn college credit. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible.

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