We are looking for qualified candidates for our Fall 2016 internship program. The internship will be Remote. Interns will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in web development, technical writing, or graphic design. This is a unique opportunity to get practical experience working with a growing non-profit while helping to bridge the divide between Western and predominantly Muslim societies.
Work schedules are flexible, and we will make arrangements to accommodate class schedules. Course credit can be arranged if acceptable to your academic institution. Please consider that Soliya does not assist with immigration and relocation.
Please have your resume ready to upload.
Front-End Web Development:
Implement user interfaces based on provided design of the online platforms, apply changes, and recommend changes based on UI/UX research.
Build efficient and reusable front-end abstractions and systems
Develop and deliver test automation code
Research emerging technologies and user experience trends
Collaborate with other professionals within the organization
Technical Writing & Documentation:
Write documentations of the online platforms knowledge base; including the users’ manuals, administrators’ manuals, and help tutorials.
With guidance, architect the master knowledgebase of the organization’s online resources
Transform the different users’ experience of the online services into written manuals
Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format or content.
Collaborate with the developers, designers, staff, and contractors to develop a multimedia-rich documentations in various format
Assist the designer and developer in producing a multimedia-based content such as infographics, interactive multimedia, and video production.
Graphic Design & Multimedia:
Designing attractive and friendly graphical elements related to the online platform, websites, marketing material, and social media channels
Edit and enhance property photography
Producing audio and video material and animated snippets (pre-production, recording, editing, distribution)
Design graphics, PPT slideshows, and interactive web elements intended for Drupal
Create a list of social posts or graphics for social channels
Assist with coordination of internal events including designing posters/flyers and other promotion material
Assist with layout and content of websites and newsletter
Making infographics/Prezi presentations.
Other ad-hoc projects as assigned
The ideal intern will have the following qualifications.
Front-End Web Development:
BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Proficiency in front-end web applications development using: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery
Experience in cross-browser and cross-device troubleshooting & testing
Good knowledge of front-end frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap, Foundation)
Good knowledge of browser-based development tools
Good knowledge of analytics tools such as Google analytics and Heap Analytics
Good knowledge of Drupal, WordPress and PHP
Passion for responsive design, development, performance debugging and benchmarking
Follow and promote best practices
An eye for design
Technical Writing & Documentation:
A degree in Technical Writing, Professional Writing, English, Technical Communications, or a related field.
Exceptional written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills
Experience writing structured documentation
Able to take complex concepts and procedures, and make them clear and obtainable to end-users with varying degrees of ability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a demonstrated writing ability
Intermediate computer abilities; some familiarity with utilizing the Internet for research and use of web applications such as Drupal is required
Familiarity with basic photo editing or manipulation is a plus
Team player, self-motivated, deadline-oriented, can work independently or with minimal supervision.
Graphic Design & Multimedia:
Educational background in design, digital media, art, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, Drupal and video production
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premier and/or Final Cut Pro is a plus
Candidate must have graphic design experience
Candidate must possess attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects
CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, WordPress, Drupal, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office,
Soliya is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization based in New York dedicated to improving relations between Western & predominantly Muslim societies by combining best practices from conflict resolution and cross-cultural education with innovative application of new communication and media technologies. We are an implementing partner of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and have now received support from a wide variety of individuals, governments and foundations, including the Ford Foundation, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the U.S. Department of State and the Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation amongst others.
Since its founding in 2002, Soliya has developed a groundbreaking online cross-cultural education program, the Connect Program, that has been integrated into curriculum at over 100 universities in 30 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Europe & North America. Thousands of young adults from extraordinarily diverse backgrounds have engaged in intensive facilitated dialogue and/or received extensive online training in facilitation or media production through Soliya’s programs resulting in a vibrant and active global volunteer community.
Building on the success of its Programs, Soliya has launched the Virtual Exchange Campaign aimed at ensuring that every student enrolled in higher education will have a profound international cross-cultural experience as part of his or her curriculum. Today, virtual exchange is quickly gaining popularity amongst key international education and public diplomacy entities.