Current open positions
Web and IT Assistant
Location:
Arlington, VA
Provide design and layout assistance in preparing
written
reports for print and electronic publication, and provide website
maintenance and
basic IT support for the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
(NNCO). NNCO provides staff support to the Nanoscale Science,
Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science
and
Technology Council. The NSET Subcommittee coordinates the
National
Nanotechnology Initiative. WTEC, Inc. provides on-site
professional staff
for the NNCO.
- Assist in preparing written reports
for print and electronic publication.
- Provide user support for MS Office and
graphics and multimedia design programs to other users.
- Assist in maintaining and updating the
public website, www.nano.gov,
including responding to inquiries, day-to-day content management of the
website: posting new content, updating existing content, retiring
outdated content and obsolete links or webpages, spell-checking and
error-checking all content before and after posting, and
troubleshooting technical bugs and other routine problems.
- Design templates for e-newsletters,
and assist communications staff in sending out broadcast emails.
- Write up monthly summaries of web
analytics for NNCO Director and communications staff; monitor search
engine optimization trends.
- Provide user support and maintain
content for private websites.
- Keep current on web trends such as
RSS, wikis, blogs, forums, podcasts etc. and make recommendations.
- Assist NNCO staff in obtaining IT help
desk support for login and network-related service request and problems.
- Provide audio-visual support for
meetings, including laptop, LCD project and conference phone set up and
removal.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Web skills should include proven
ability to modify and update webpages using HTML and CSS. Experience
using Dreamweaver and graphics and multimedia design tools such as
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator preferred. Experience with Javascript
desirable.
- Experience using InDesign preferred.
- Strong background in Word and Power
Point; experience with other Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Familiarity with content management
software, such as Drupal and Wordpress a plus.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and with
a small team.
- Good interpersonal skills in dealing
with committee members and co-workers.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Willingness to take on new and
unanticipated responsibilities.
- Opportunity
for acquiring additional skills.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
for any employer and be able to pass a background investigation.
Include resume, cover letter, and salary
requirements. WTEC
offers excellent benefits as well as a professional and friendly
environment. EOE.