As an intern, you’ll interact with ALTSO’s staff and volunteer community to help with important tasks, like assessing our programs, researching the need for our work in other countries, coordinating our annual events and assisting with day to day operations. Our interns help make us stronger and are a huge part of ALTSO’S success.
All internships are unpaid but offer a tremendous opportunity to gain experience in a non-profit with a solid mission and proven track record. If applicable, we can work with your school to offer you credit for your experience.
To apply for an internship position, please send your resume and cover letter specifying your area of interest to A Leg To Stand On at info@altso.org
WordPress Genius
As ALTSO’s WordPress Genius, you’ll be responsible for managing and improving ALTSO’s supporters’ web experience on altso.org. You’ll work closely with the Director of Programs and Administrative Assistant to enhance ALTSO’s brand through coding and design, enhancing ALTSO’s new look.
Location
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
Responsibilities
- Your primary responsibility will be designing and creating code for altso.org.
- Use the latest web standards such as HTML5 and CSS3 to convert static design into a simplistic user friendly experience.
Requirements
- Experience in hand-coding XHTML/wordpress pages.
- Extensive knowledge of the wordpress platform.
Your design style is smart, bold, and edgy.
You’re not one to mimic existing websites and stay within the crowd. You push the limit of design and think outside of the box. You understand how non-profit missions should be relayed through the web.
You’re a born leader.
Your designs are ahead of the pack and you don’t mind taking charge. You have a strong desire to take altso.org to the next level.
You have a huge heart.
You have an incredible amount of compassion towards less fortunate children in the developing world. You understand the need for awareness of great causes and use your talent of design to express this. Above all, you feel the need to be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself.
To apply:
E-mail info@altso.org with your resume, online portfolio, and dates of availability.