Technology Assistant Internship - Rhizome.org

Reporting to Rhizome's Director of Technology, the Tech Assistant position helps with the wide variety of tasks needed to maintain and develop the Rhizome site. These duties include updating and/or creating both static and dynamic pages, answering member inquiries, researching usability improvements, server management, and defining new website features. This position also assists with implementing each season's major tech projects, including an upcoming overhaul of Rhizome's ArtBase and the Rhizome website itself. This is an ideal position for a candidate seeking to hone their professional skills in programming, IT and web development.

The Tech Intern must be based in New York and must be able to commit to 16 hours of work per week, for 6 months, beginning in July 2009. This position is unpaid, but academic credit may be arranged.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be have technical experience in web design and/or programming. The position requires strong knowledge of HTML and CSS, and some familiarity with PHP, Javascript, and MySQL.

TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter, resume or c.v., and one reference to Nick Hasty at nick.hasty(at)rhizome.org.