TechMission Youth Academy: Web Designer Summer Job Position

Job Description

The Youth Technology Assistant is a part-time summer position that assists with web design, media production and administrative areas of TechMission which is a national urban ministry headquartered in Codman Square in Dorchester. The Youth Technology Assistant reports to the TechMission Youth Academy Director and may perform any of the following duties:

• Developing Websites for nonprofits and ministries using the Drupal content management system and web pages using Dreamweaver 
• Assisting with media production needs of TechMission which may include converting/editing tapes & CD’s to digital format, converting/editing presentations into Webcasts, duplicating CD/DVD’s and posting content to TechMission Websites.
• Assisting with administrative needs of TechMission including assembling mailings, data entry, cleaning the office or any other administrative needs at TechMission
• Reading and learning on topics assigned by the TechMission Youth Academy Director including attending all required trainings.
• Attending weekly (or bi-weekly) trainings, group discussions, etc.
• Meeting regularly with a mentor
• Showing a commitment to growing in TechMission’s values. 

Dates and Hours

The position involves 15-25 hours per week during the months of July and August.

Requirements

Applicants must be ages 14-17.  Applicants should be tech-savvy.  Previous skills in Web design, graphics design or computer programming is desired, but not required. As this is a jobs program for urban youth from lower-income families, youth must be eligible for free school lunch to apply for this position.

To Apply

Fill out the attached application (you can get the Microsoft Word viewer here). E-mail it to rakiesha@techmission.org or send it to TechMission Youth Academy, 31 Torrey Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

For More Information

Contact Rakiesha Chase at 617-282-9798 x107 or rakiesha@techmission.org. Visit www.techmission.org.