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to inquiries, day-to-day content management of the website: posting new content, updating existing content, retiring outdated content and obsolete links or webpages, spell-checking and error-checking all content before and after posting, and troubleshooting technical bugs and other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.