Children's Environmental Health Institute (CEHI) | Advertising and Public Relations

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Contact
Janie Fields
janie.fields@cehi.org
512 657-7405
3800 Island Way, Austin, Texas

Posted August 29, 2012

Pay: Unpaid

Skills Required
CEHI is seeking assistance in creating a website content management system, building presence on social networks and using Internet tools more effectively to: improve communication process, increase visibility, speed-up and streamline work, fundraise and provide e-learning in a user friendly and easily navigable approach. Supporting skills include, but are not limited to, the following: possess a basic understanding of computers, their operation and their role in social networking, and the fundamentals of online Internet operations; knowledge of the importance of the most appropriate computer programs to produce the intended result; familiarity with the multitude of Web-based products that offer new networking and social marketing opportunities and ability to proficiently perform research on the Internet to capture and organize Web-based information. Candidates must understand principles of good design and navigation to maximize usability, be proficient in Internet related applications and able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.

Include in Application
Applicants are asked to include a complete transcript of grades, writing sample(s) and if applicable a portfolio and/or resume with work history/volunteer activities. In addition, please submit a brief cover letter stating why this internship is of interest.

Internship Type
Non-Profit

The Children's Environmental Health Institute (CEHI) was established in 1999 to address adverse health effects to children occurring as a consequence of their exposure to environmental toxic substances. The mission of the Children's Environmental Health Institute is to support education initiatives to improve children's health with an emphasis on their micro (immediate area) environments. CEHI is committed to decreasing the prevalence and consequences of environmentally related childhood diseases and establishing networks and ways of distributing information that will protect children.

Duties:

Develop and implement a plan and methodology for increasing the use of Internet and social marketing technology to support the overall goals of CEHI through a content management system website that:

· Engages visitors to return

· Informs visitors through a multi-level approach

· Offers revenue generating opportunities for CEHI

· Supports private forums for the CEHI website

Research, recommend and implement database-driven Web interfaces for rapid, real-time information sharing.

Design and implement user-driven templates, databases and interfaces for ease of use.

Research, recommend and implement external Web portals allowing users to input and retrieve accurate information.

Perform complete testing of Web applications.

Research, recommend and implement the most appropriate venues to utilize social networking to promote CEHI's goals and activities.

Research and recommend best practices for the development of a social media policy for CEHI.