Intern, Disability Studies and Services

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.  We seek qualified candidates for the position of Intern, Disability Studies and Services in Washington, DC. 

 

Position Description:

The Family Center on Technology and Disability provides information on assistive and instructional technology to organizations that work with families of children with disabilities. The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Under the daily direction of Project Director Jackie Hess, the intern will support the quality assurance of the Family Center's two searchable databases and its listserv distribution network; will help expand the project’s organizational and resource databases and listserv; and will provide research and writing in support of the project’s newsletter and other information resources.

Responsibilities:

• Quality assure the FCTD resource review database by checking and updating website links and contact information;
• Quality assure the FCTD listserv by cross-checking the daily error summary with the master listserv address database;
• Quality assure the FCTD organizational database by checking and updating website links and contact information;
• Identify and write descriptions of resources for inclusion in the monthly newsletter;
• Expand the FCTD listserv by entering email addresses of AT experts and others identified via the FCTD website;
• Identify organizations to be included in the FCTD member network;
• Identify and create contact information files for national assistive and instructional technology experts;
• Identify resources for the FCTD website;
• Participate in research and product development activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements: 

• High school degree; one year college preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with online search techniques
• Detail orientation
• Accurate keyboarding.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.