Web Developer Internship in Urban Ministry

The Web Developer internship is a full time position, which may be offered either through AmeriCorps*VISTA or AmeriCorps, which is responsible for supporting the technology needs of TechMission. Applicants should view this position as an internship to gain experience in technology in a nonprofit/ministry setting working in one of the largest organizations doing technology and ministry worldwide. Duties may include updating and creating new webpages using Dreamweaver and/or Frontpage 2003, programming scripting for TechMission's websites in PHP and/or Java/Javascript, maintaining TechMission's websites, online databases and other online tools, assisting with any other technology or administrative needs.

A typical day of work for the Web Developer involves installing new Drupal modules and implementing new features on UrbanMinistry.org, troubleshooting problems with the site code or database, periodically creating the structure of new web sites or new sections of existing sites, optimizing pages for performance and SEO, and occasionally assisting with server administration.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• Must have a high school  degree or equivalent (GED)
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
• Specific qualifications vary by position but generally applicants should have good people skills, ability to work with children, and have a desire to learn
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and the Internet desired
• Applicants with experience working with Black and Latino communities or non-profit/community/faith-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply
• Accepted applicants must follow all federal and AmeriCorps guidelines with respect to faith during official AmeriCorps hours

Benefits:

• A basic living stipend for the year of at least $11,400, which is disbursed bi-weekly
• Health insurance (see the AmeriCorps Benefit Explanation and the Plan 1 Information Summary (both PDFs))
• At end of year, an educational award of $4,725 to pay off past student loans or future educational expenses
• Federal student loan deferment or forbearance
• Childcare, if eligible (for more information, see NACCRRA's website)
• AmeriCorps benefits do not affect eligibility to continue receiving government assistance, such as food stamps
• Possible rental assistance

For more information or to apply, please visit: www.techmissioncorps.org