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It will be held on Friday February 5th from 5.30pm-8:30pm in the CSIC Lobby!

There will be food, soda and prizes!

$5.00  gets you $500.00 in fun money and a chance to win a ZUNE.

The National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking for qualified applicants for their Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).  The SCEP is a planned and progressive, career-related student employment program. Students participate in work experience that is directly related to their academic program and career goals. Students under the SCEP program may be eligible for permanent employment after successfully completing their education and working a minimum of 640 work hours.

Description:   The person selected for this position should be in their sophomore or junior year.  They will work as a member of a team tasked with improving computer systems and business processes used for the storage and manipulation of national health survey data. Projects are managed in teams comprised of highly skilled computer science, information technology, and statistical professionals. This position requires professional competence in the theoretical foundations of computer science, computer design and application, mathematics, and statistics.  Good communication skills (oral and written) are a must.  Salary range:  $14/hr – $19/hr, based on education and experience.

Duration: The student would begin the program in summer 2010.  Students can work part-time (up to 16 hours per week) during the academic year and full-time during the summer, or alternate periods of full-time work and school until completion of degree.  Appointments cannot extend beyond 120 calendar days after satisfactory completion of the education and study-related work requirements.  Non-competitive conversion to a permanent position is allowed within 120 days after graduation.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements to participate in the Student Career Experience Program:

1. Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc.) Verification from the school is required.
2. Meet the minimum age required by federal, state, or local laws and standards governing the employment of minors,
3. Take a course load at least half-time in an in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school,
4. Be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution.
5. Be a U.S. citizen or a national (permanent resident in absence of qualified citizen.)
6. Be a U.S. citizen at the time of conversion to a permanent position.

To apply, contact:

Elaine Wood
Management & Program Analyst
Office of Management and Operations (OMO)
CDC/National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
ekw1@CDC.GOV
3311 Toledo Road, Room 5117
Hyattsville, MD  20782
301-458-4589

POSITION

WEB DEVELOPER & DESIGNER

OVERVIEW

Keybridge Communications is a rapidly-growing DC-based public relations firm specializing in media outreach, particularly in web publications, newspapers, and radio. We are an elite group of talented young professionals in our 20s and 30s.

We are currently seeking a Web Developer with experience in Social Media and Graphic Design to lead our expansion into new internet-based products and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The person who takes this position would lead the company into a new service area. These services will include creating, developing, and programming websites (including some graphic design); running social media campaigns (Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, Ning, YouTube, etc.); managing Google AdWord accounts; setting up blogs and RSS feeds; creating online petitions and web surveys; and helping to deliver any other web-based services our clients may need.

The job would entail an extraordinary amount of responsibility with unlimited potential for growth.

QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Demonstrated ability to design and build basic websites from scratch (proficiency with HTML, CSS, etc.)
• Experience using social media to expand a client’s online presence
• Experience using Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, YouTube for corporate and/or grassroots outreach (N.B. Experience beyond personal social media accounts is preferred)
• Experience integrating blogs and RSS feeds into websites
• Graphic design skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Search engine optimization skills (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Web marketing experience, such as setting up Google AdWord campaigns

REQUIREMENTS

• B.A., B.S or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience. (However, we will consider a recent college graduate who has applicable experience and high-level web development skills.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in common website programming languages and protocols.
• Previous experience in grassroots marketing is a huge plus.
• Candidates without demonstrable programming and graphic design skills need not apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• $30-70k. Salary commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health and dental insurance

OTHER INFORMATION

• Office is in Washington, DC (Upper Georgetown)
• This is a full-time job
• Please, no phone calls about this job.
• Visit www.keybridge.biz for more information about our company

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@keybridge.biz. In your letter, please explain briefly why you would be well suited for this position. Please also send 2-5 samples of relevant web development work.