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Web Production and Research Intern

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Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

Contributes to the development of WWF’s website and mobile applications to educate the general public about WWF’s work, increase engagement and action, and raise unrestricted funds for the organization by creating new web pages, updating existing pages, running analytics reports, and conducting SEO research.

Additional research project to help the public learn about all the ways they can engage with WWF and find the one best suited to them. The candidate will be responsible for conducting independent research and data collection that includes, but is not limited to, compiling examples of industry best practices, conducting internal in-person interviews, and comparing website analytical data to establish current trends and predict future behavior.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Contribute to day-to-day maintenance of WWF’s website, worldwildlife.org
  • Monitor and handle website production requests with internal clients and outside vendors. Provide weekly updates to internal clients on request status and expected delivery dates.
  • Work collaboratively with communications staff to determine and meet the web communication needs of WWF.
  • Conduct and compile independent research as requested
  • Conduct SEO research to find new content opportunities related to WWF’s work.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
One year of website development experience or equivalent education required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Proficiency with HTML and CSS for building web content.
  • Basic understanding of Web analytics.
  • Basic understanding of JavaScript
  • Ability to learn and adapt to various Content Management Systems.
  • Strong knowledge of SEO and related tools including Google Adwords’ Keyword Planner
  • Understanding of browser compatibility issues.
  • Understanding of responsive web design.
  • Understanding of web design best practices and ability to think creatively to solve problems.
  • Ability to work on small teams and with non-technical clients.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • High degree of initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfort working in an open and collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter, ability to work independently, and manage one's time
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of web standards and accessibility

Organization Info

World Wildlife Fund

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1991
About Us
Mission: 

For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally.

WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

Programs: 

WWF works to: 

  • Conserve the world's most important forests to sustain nature's diversity, benefit our climate, and support human well-being
  • Safeguard healthy oceans and marine livelihoods
  • Secure water for people and nature
  • Protect the worlds most important species
  • Drive sustainable food systems to conserve nature and feed humanity
  • Create a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world, powered by renewable energy

These things are not just “nice to have". . . they are “need to haves." They are the things that make it possible for us to live. And so, to ensure our very survival, they must be kept safe.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 7 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 8 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit