VA-USA-13
Virtual Engineering System Development
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Seeking assistance in the development of visual representations of current engineering systems for use in staff instruction, emergency management and system demonstrations. |
Data visualization, Design thinking, Educational design, Graphic design, Software development, Videography |
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Virtual Engineering System Development |
Seeking assistance in the development of visual representations of current engineering systems for use in staff instruction, emergency management and system demonstrations. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
4 |
VA-USA-13 |
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Data visualization, Design thinking, Educational design, Graphic design, Software development, Videography |
Students would participate in the visual presentation of specific engineering systems. Our goal is to provide a usable animation to demonstrate system functions. The audience for these animations would vary from hospital staff gain a high level understanding of the systems that provide service to brief orientation to engineering staff participating in the onboarding process. |
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United States |
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We are seeking four (4) interns where each intern will serve as primary designer for one major system. The systems we would like to include are: emergency power, boiler/steam generation, HVAC, and domestic water. |
2018-06-09 12:24:42 |
100 |
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1742 |
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Graphic Design Intern – Create Amazing Graphics For and About America’s Veterans |
Help VA’s Digital Media Engagement team by creating awesome graphics to accompany informative and thought provoking posts about and for our American Veterans for publishing on our VAntage Point blog http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage and our various social media platforms. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
20 |
VA-USA-7 |
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Graphic design, Infographic design |
If you looking to take your graphic design skills to the next level, consider joining one of the federal government's most successful social media teams - VA's office of Digital Media Engagement. DME is a small, flexible group of professionals that value innovative ideas and out of the box thinking. As a Graphic Design Intern, you will learn the fundamentals of operating in a cabinet-level agency while reaching out to upwards of 21 million Veterans and their family members with important information about compensation, health care, education and other benefits. At the Department of Veterans Affairs, you'll have plenty of work to both hone your skills and contribute to the team's success. Apply today to join a team where your ideas will be explored and your opinions appreciated.
As a Graphic Design Intern your typical work assignments may include:
Planning, designing, developing, modifying and completing visual information projects for print and web-based visual media products to communicate with Veterans, their family members and the public on matters affecting their daily lives from health care and insurance to monetary compensation and suicide prevention. A major focus of this work will be focus on the Veteran of the Day and other graphics supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs mission to serve America's Veterans. You can see examples of these posts at the following URL: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/category/veteran/. |
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United States |
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Please take the time to view our blog to see the various graphics types our team produces. If you are selected for this internship, this is the level of work you will be expected to produce. Also, check out some of our Veteran of the Day posts http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/category/veteran/. The Veteran of the Day graphics were created almost exclusively by interns just like you.
Also, please be aware that you will be expected to have your own computer, and your own license for Adobe Photoshop as they will not be provided for a virtual internship. This has not seemed to be an issue for previous graphic design interns. You will also be expected to know how to use Photoshop. |
2018-05-30 15:12:17 |
100 |
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1434 |
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Writing / Blogging Intern – Write Awesome Stories For and About America’s Veterans |
Help VA’s Digital Media Engagement team create informative and thought provoking posts about and for our American Veterans for publishing on our VAntage Point blog http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage and our various social media platforms. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
30 |
VA-USA-4 |
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Analytical writing, Research, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Writing |
If you looking to take your writing skills to the next level, consider joining one of the federal government’s most successful social media teams – VA’s office of Digital Media Engagement. DME is a small, flexible group of professionals that value innovative ideas and out of the box thinking. As a Writing / Blogging intern, you will learn the fundamentals of operating in a cabinet-level agency while reaching out to upwards of 21 million Veterans and their family members with important information about compensation, health care, education and other benefits. At the Department of Veterans Affairs, you’ll have plenty of work to both hone your skills and contribute to the team’s success. Apply today to join a team where your ideas will be explored and your opinions appreciated.
As a Writing / Blogging Intern your typical work assignments may include:
Writing news articles, feature articles, blogs, and other communication products, intended to inform Veterans, their family members and the public on matters affecting their daily lives from health care and insurance to monetary compensation and suicide prevention. Producing top-quality content for the Web and social media in a fast-paced, exciting environment. Or even telling the stories of amazing Veterans both present and past by writing up posts for our Veteran of the Day section http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/category/veteran/. |
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United States |
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Please take the time to view our blog to see the various content types our team produces. Also, make sure to note the level of quality, and the style of writing of those posts. If you are selected for this internship, this is the level of work you will be expected to produce. Also, check out some of our Veteran of the Day posts http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/category/veteran/. Many of the Veteran of the Day posts were written by interns just like you. |
2018-05-30 15:31:10 |
100 |
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1435 |
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Gaming the System: Creating Virtual Reality Scenarios for Healthcare Process Improvement at CAVHS |
Contribute to improving services provided to our nation's Veterans. Be a part of the virtual Intern team using gaming technology to create simulated solutions to real-life process issues. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
4 |
VA-USA-10 |
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Analytical writing, Coding, Data visualization, Design thinking, Educational design |
The goal of this project is to improve the delivery, comprehension, and retention of Lean process improvement education through the use of gaming technologies to simulate real world process issues and provide practical application for Lean concepts. The team will develop case scenarios and create games and virtual simulation to apply Lean tools and concepts to improve process efficiency and outcomes. |
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United States |
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Lean thinking and methods increase organizational effectiveness by improving processes and reducing wastes. Today, Lean is used in most global industries and virtually all organizational sectors, including healthcare. Research studies suggest that the application of Lean methods in healthcare can create the following results:
• Significant improvements in quality, including patient safety and satisfaction
• Increases in employee morale by respecting the voices of front-line staff
• Improved healthcare processes, or value streams, and positive impacts on system productivity
• Decreased costs, increased Returns on Investment (ROI), and ability to work within budget constraints
• Timely delivery of services
• Increased ability to react quickly to changes in demand (Agile)
• Ability to meet and exceed internal and external customers’ increased demand in value. |
2018-06-06 09:09:39 |
100 |
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1548 |
VA-USA-23
Editing Intern - Keep Your Fellow Interns On Their Toes
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Review blog posts and other writings submitted by fellow interns and make edits as necessary before submitting them to our team for final review and publishing on our VAntage Point blog http://www.blo... |
Editing and proofreading, Writing |
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Editing Intern - Keep Your Fellow Interns On Their Toes |
Review blog posts and other writings submitted by fellow interns and make edits as necessary before submitting them to our team for final review and publishing on our VAntage Point blog http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
20 |
VA-USA-23 |
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Editing and proofreading, Writing |
If you are looking to take your editing skills to the next level, consider joining one of the federal government's most successful social media teams - VA's office of Digital Media Engagement. DME is a small, flexible group of professionals that value innovative ideas and out of the box thinking. As an Editing Intern you will help edit content for our VAntage Point blog http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/. Blog posts are written and submitted by other interns, but need to be reviewed for accuracy, typos, adherence to VA style, and our Director's preferences.
You will also be editing content that will be published to millions of subscribers on our various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. |
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United States |
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To be selected for this position, you must have experience editing content for a publication, school newspaper, blog, newsletter or other communication platform and be able to demonstrate this experience for our team. Our blog is visited more than 600,000 times each month, so we are looking for people who can help ensure that every post is ready to go before it is published. |
2018-05-31 13:11:42 |
100 |
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1448 |
VA-USA-9
Social Media Analyst
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Review and analyze social media commentary about posttraumatic stress disorder, working with VA's National Center for PTSD. |
Research, Social media management, Writing |
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Social Media Analyst |
Review and analyze social media commentary about posttraumatic stress disorder, working with VA's National Center for PTSD. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
1 |
VA-USA-9 |
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Research, Social media management, Writing |
VA's National Center for PTSD provides education and research on posttraumatic stress disorder. We are looking for someone who has an interest in Veterans issues, specifically PTSD, to analyze our social media channels, as well as review and monitor social media channels for information and postings about PTSD. We would love to expand to online news sources, time permitting. If there is an interest, writing for our channels is also welcome. We are active on Facebook and Twitter, and would love to explore other new media opportunities. |
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United States |
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We are a super fun team of communications professionals who are dedicated to helping trauma survivors find the most accurate and up-to-date information and resources about trauma and PTSD. For more information about us, check out our website at www.ptsd.va.gov |
2018-05-31 14:17:54 |
100 |
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1451 |
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Accessibility Intern - Help Veterans With Disabilities Learn About Their Benefits |
Ensure that content posted on the https://www.va.gov/ website is accessible to Veterans with sight, hearing, or other disabilities, in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
10 |
VA-USA-14 |
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Writing |
VA's Digital Media Engagement Team is looking for undergraduate and graduate students who want to help ensure that disabled Veterans have the same access to information as those who are not disabled. In particular, this internship will involve ensuring the accessibility (remediation) of documents that are currently posted on the https://www.va.gov/ website, or any documents that are submitted in the future for posting on the website. Other tasks may include transcribing YouTube videos or podcast episodes.
Many of our nation’s Veterans come home with disabilities. This internship position will give you the opportunity to ensure that those disabled Veterans will have the same opportunity to to learn about benefits and services that VA provides as everyone else. Individuals with sight or hearing disabilities require special software to access web and digital media content. Your work will ensure that the content on the https://www.va.gov/ website and other VA communication platforms is formatted in a way that it is accessible to Veterans with disabilities. |
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United States |
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Remediation is the process of taking a document that is not compliant with Section 508 requirements (i.e. not accessible for individuals with disabilities) and making it compliant. This is not a skill that we expect many interns to already possess (though if you are experienced in document remediation, all the better). If you do not know how to remediate documents already, that is OK. However, in order to succeed in this role, you will need to be willing to take the time necessary to learn. It is not difficult, and it is a skill that you would do well to learn if you seek a career in the federal government.
You will need to be able to acquire access to Adobe Acrobat software as it will not be provided. |
2018-05-31 14:45:17 |
100 |
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1452 |
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Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center History Wall "To Serve Those Who Served" |
Your opportunity to showcase your graphic design skills that will hang on our hospital walls for years to come. The project will showcase the rich history of VHA and the local community. Ample resources from the Oscar G. Johnson VAMC to make this project a success. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
2 |
VA-USA-22 |
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Design thinking, Graphic design, Infographic design |
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center created a History Committee which resulted in gathering documents and photos as far back as 1948. The committee created a decade timeframe which highlights the history during each 10 year period since the opening of the hospital in 1950. The project consist of 10 panels which outlines the rich history of Veterans Health Administration and the history of the local Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The committee has sample panels to review for this project. The anticipated outcome would be that proofs will be created for each panel. Local history and photos will be provided by the History Committee. The photos and newspaper articles may need restoration for panels. The content for the panels will be provided by the committee - intern is needed to create the design for panels and develop a template to present for publishing. |
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United States |
United States |
To review panel samples please contact MaryAnne.Gibler@va.gov. |
2018-05-31 16:29:03 |
100 |
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1458 |
VA-USA-5
Find Awesome Photos!
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Our team manages VA's main blog, VAntage Point, and we need people to help us find amazing graphics for use as featured images on our blog. Emphasis will be on images of Veterans during various c... |
Research, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging |
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Find Awesome Photos! |
Our team manages VA's main blog, VAntage Point, and we need people to help us find amazing graphics for use as featured images on our blog. Emphasis will be on images of Veterans during various conflicts, on ships, flying aircraft, using weapons systems, on bases, etc. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
20 |
VA-USA-5 |
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Research, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging |
The VAntage Point blog (https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/) is always publishing new stories about Veterans. This being the case, we are constant in need of new photos to use as featured images for our blog posts. This is where you come in. We are trying to build a team of people to search the Internet for high quality, copyright free images that we can use for our blog posts.
We will naturally need photos of Veterans during conflicts and using various weapons systems and platforms, but we may also need photos depicting various VA Medical Centers, cemeteries, monuments, Veteran programs, etc, etc. We will have more information for you on the types of photos we'll need once you are on board, but in general we need a large pool of graphics to draw from for all of the many types of posts you find on VAntage Point. |
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United States |
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2018-06-08 12:48:48 |
100 |
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1678 |
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Blog Tagging / Snippet Writing / Link Checking - Help Us Update The VAntage Point Blog |
The VAntage Point blog has provided Veterans with a wealth of information since November 2010. However, after so many years of helping Veterans find information about various VA benefits, services and programs, the blog could use a bit of a refresh. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
10 |
VA-USA-3 |
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Research, Writing |
Over the years, blogging has changed quite a bit. Wordpress has been upgraded to support many new features. These days, featured images, tags, meta descriptions, post snippets, etc are more commonly used. This is where you come in. We need your help reviewing posts from our archives, writing up tags, writing meta descriptions and snippets, checking hyperlinks, reporting broken images, etc, etc. Basically we're refreshing all of the older content on the blog and we could really use your help.
You can find the VAntage Point blog at the following link: https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/ |
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United States |
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In this position, it is important that you be able to write clearly and concisely. To write the meta descriptions, you'll need to be able to read a blog post and accurately summarize its contents. |
2018-06-04 12:32:27 |
100 |
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1498 |
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Administrative Assistant / Project Management - Help Manage VA's VSFS Internship |
Last year, VA's VSFS internship had more than 80 interns on board. This year, we are likely to have even more. Our projects including social media content curation, graphic design, video production, blogging, editing and more. You can help manage all these projects and assist the intern supervisor. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
10 |
VA-USA-2 |
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Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Videography, Website design, Writing |
VSFS is a great program that provides a wonderful opportunity for students to gain work experience and build their resumes while also helping government employees serve the American people. The VA's Digital Media Engagement team has a number of intern projects ongoing to serve American Veterans. Each project has multiple interns contributing to it. So many interns, in fact, that it is sometimes difficult to keep up with everything that is going on. This is where you come in.
We are looking for individuals with experience in project management, leadership and responsibility. You must be willing to assume responsibility for your assigned project area and ensure that work is progressing well, questions are being answered and feedback is being addressed. |
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United States |
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The VSFS website does not have an option for a Project Management skill, so I just chose from among the skills that will be necessary for each of the many different projects we have open. You don't necessarily have to have any of the skills listed, though it might be beneficial. It would be more helpful for you to be able to take responsibility for a project and lead your fellow interns in executing the project successfully. |
2018-06-05 12:03:41 |
100 |
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1529 |
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Find Awesome Content to Share on Social Media and Help Moderate Comments |
We love sharing amazing stories about Veterans and Veteran-centric programs. Come help our social media team find amazing stories to highlight for our more than 1 Million followers on Facebook and other social channels. You'll also help us enforce our comments policy. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
30 |
VA-USA-21 |
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Research, Social media management |
Our team manages the main social media channels for the entire Department of Veterans Affairs. We want to share stories about our nation's amazing Veterans and you can help us find them. In this internship, you will be responsible for scouring the Internet to find great stories about Veterans, Veteran-centric programs, and even the VA itself that we can share. With your help, we can highlight stories that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.
Additionally, we sometimes get comments on our posts that require some action on our part. These include vulgar comments or slurs, SPAM, personally identifiable information (i.e. social security number) and unfortunately even threats against other people or oneself. You can help us find these comments and deal with them.
To see a complete listing of our social channels, visit: https://www.va.gov/opa/socialmedia.asp . Our team manages the Department-level channels listed at the top of the page. We look forward to working with you! |
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United States |
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2018-06-04 14:43:35 |
100 |
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1503 |
VA-USA-12
Tech into Care intern - Help us develop and market apps from the National Center for PTSD
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Create marketing materials, test apps, contribute to videos, and more! Help us get our apps and online programs into the hands of the people who can most benefit from them. |
Analytical writing, Data visualization, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, GIS expertise, Graphic design, Infographic design, Marketing, Social media management, Videograph... |
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Tech into Care intern - Help us develop and market apps from the National Center for PTSD |
Create marketing materials, test apps, contribute to videos, and more! Help us get our apps and online programs into the hands of the people who can most benefit from them. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
2 |
VA-USA-12 |
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Analytical writing, Data visualization, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, GIS expertise, Graphic design, Infographic design, Marketing, Social media management, Videography, Website design, Writing |
The Practice‐Based Implementation (PBI) Network’s Tech into Care community of practice is for VA providers who are interested in bringing mobile apps and online programs into mental health care. The Tech into Care initiative began in 2017, and we've been working on expanding our suite of materials and trainings for VA providers and staff in order to increase the uptake of Veteran use of apps and online programs. We have a long list of materials that we would like to create, and we need help to move these along! Ideal interns would have familiarity with mobile apps and be interested in learning more about our apps; there may be opportunities to test out beta versions of updated and new apps. Familiarity with mental health terms is also helpful, as our target audience often includes mental health professionals. Responsibilities may include: graphic design, informal writing (e.g., social media posts), formal writing (e.g., patient handouts, provider manuals, provider-facing newsletters), editing written work, image selection, environmental scans, and more. Tasks will be tailored around the intern's skills and interests, where possible. |
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United States |
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The PBI Network team is based largely in Menlo Park, California, but we're used to working with remote employees and we look forward to welcoming new members to the team! To learn more about our division, visit: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/divisions/dissemination/index.asp. |
2018-06-11 18:05:36 |
100 |
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1818 |
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Podcast Assistant Intern – Help Create Podcasts For and About America’s Veterans |
Help VA’s podcast producer by creating show notes, gathering materials, transcribing episodes, and researching topics for VA's official podcast, Borne the Battle. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
4 |
VA-USA-19 |
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Writing |
If you enjoy podcasts and want to support the success of one, then consider being our Podcast Assistant Intern. The intern in this position will work directly with our podcast host and producer to help create support products such as show notes, transcriptions, and preparation materials. This position allows opportunity to collaborate with other VA interns to create promotional products such as graphics.
As a Podcast Assistant Intern your typical work assignments may include:
- Research potential podcast guests
- Transcribe episodes
- Help create and prepare show notes
- Prepare production material
- Identify soundbites to use for promotional products
- Work with graphic design interns to create promotional graphics |
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United States |
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Please take the time to listen to a few episodes of our podcast. You can find the show on most podcast apps under "Borne the Battle" or at our blog page: https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/category/borne-the-battle/. This position does not include or require knowledge of recording or editing audio.
Also, please be aware that you will be expected to have your own computer, and your software and internet access. |
2018-06-08 15:33:25 |
100 |
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1706 |
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Just the Facts, Please!! Fact Checkers Needed for Social Media Content |
We would like your help to research and ensure the accuracy of our stories across all of our social platforms. We publish stories about our nation's Veterans, and we want to make sure ALL of the facts are correct before publishing. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
20 |
VA-USA-11 |
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Editing and proofreading, Research, Writing |
As a Fact Checking intern, you will collaborate with editors and writers to fact-check submitted information and provide additional context for print and web-based products including video and audio podcasts. You will also work with graphic designers to ensure their work is period correct, contains accurate information and is appropriate to communicate the information accurately. Additionally, you will check sources of images used in blog post graphics to ensure that they are applicable to the content and copyright free.
Our content is published across multiple social media channels with well over a million followers. Any piece of content we publish may be seen by tens of thousands of people. So, when we publish a story honoring a Veteran, we have to be very sure that we get all of the facts correct. If we do not get the facts correct, it is an embarrassment to our team; but, more importantly, it's a disservice to the Veteran. Your assistance will ensure that we give each Veteran the respect that they are due. |
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United States |
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Meticulous attention to detail is a plus for this position. Also, knowledge of military uniforms, medals, and equipment (weapons systems, ship types, tanks, aircraft etc) is beneficial as well, though not required. |
2018-06-01 15:53:14 |
100 |
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1485 |
VA-USA-6
Social media content creator and web designer
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The VA Health Economics Resource Center (HERC) is looking for a motivated and forward-thinking individual to generate social media content and assist center staff with web design and Section 508 compl... |
Editing and proofreading, Social media management, Website design |
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Social media content creator and web designer |
The VA Health Economics Resource Center (HERC) is looking for a motivated and forward-thinking individual to generate social media content and assist center staff with web design and Section 508 compliance, as needed. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
1 |
VA-USA-6 |
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Editing and proofreading, Social media management, Website design |
Tasks may include: reading VA Health Economics Resource Center (HERC) publications to generate new content for Twitter, speaking with HERC investigators for social media content ideas, image editing, proofreading and editing website content, assisting with Section 508 compliance checks and fixes, developing an image editing macro to standardize pictures for web, and providing feedback/improving web design and usability. |
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United States |
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Experience and interest in social media and web design. Candidates must be self-motivated and creative, with a strong attention to detail. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills. Candidates must be able to identify the key concepts in manuscripts and explain complex topics in a clear and straightforward manner. Candidates must be able to create engaging content for a wide audience on Twitter.
Located in Menlo Park, CA, the Health Economics Resource Center (HERC) helps VA researchers determine the cost of VA care, assess cost-effectiveness, and evaluate the efficiency of VA programs and providers. The center conducts two courses on health economics, coordinates monthly economic cyber seminars, and operates an economics consulting service for VA researchers. Learn more about us at https://www.herc.research.va.gov/. |
2018-06-07 15:29:51 |
100 |
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1619 |
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Advanced Software and/or Computer Programmer |
Utilize your programming experience by working with a team of virtual developers in solving issues directly impacting care of veterans. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
2 |
VA-USA-8 |
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Coding, Software development |
eScreening is an open-source web-based application developed by the Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health (CESAMH) in conjunction with VA Center of Innovation and with input from clinical, research, informatics, and technology subject matter experts at VA San Diego. eScreening provides customized and automated self-report mental and physical health screening via mobile tablet for Veterans seen in VA healthcare settings. The system has a robust forms editor that allows content to be tailored to fit the needs of facilities and clinics to assist in meeting clinical demands. eScreening reads from and writes to the VA electronic medical record (EMR) and provides clinicians with real-time scoring of screens and an individualized editable EMR note. In addition, the program generates printable personalized summaries for Veterans, safety and risk alerts for clinicians, and can be used to monitor health symptoms overall.
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United States |
United States |
You can learn more about eScreening by creating an account and watching a video demo here: https://www.vapulse.net/groups/escreening |
2018-05-31 16:56:16 |
100 |
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1459 |
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Digital Storyteller: National Cemetery People and Places |
Research and interpret American history through diverse veterans buried in NCA national cemeteries and monuments to them. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
5 |
VA-USA-17 |
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Data analysis, Editing and proofreading, Research, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Writing |
VA’s NCA History Office seeks up to five interns to create content for internal use and to publish on our public-facing website. Interns will research primary records available through online sources and services in order to gather information about veterans buried in NCA national cemeteries, and related memorial objects that honor them. Example projects are described below. Most final projects should include an interactive, digital component that NCA can publish as a public-facing exhibit.
VA manages 135 national cemeteries nationwide, many were established during the Civil War or began as burying grounds at frontier forts. Help develop stories and themes associated with these historic resources—places and people—so they can be shared with the public. Who is honored with burial in a national cemetery? How are some groups remembered as time passes? How have the graves been marked?
The topic of national cemeteries offers diverse opportunities to an incumbent based upon academic discipline and interest, but the overall goal is to explore the stories of noteworthy veterans who, at different times in American history, are associated with events of lasting impact. This includes:
• Members of the Civil War’s U.S. Colored Troops and their successors, Buffalo Soldiers—black men fighting for freedom, seeking equal rights 100 years before the Civil Rights Act was signed.
• The army created a superintendent position in 1866 to manage the new national cemeteries. The first men were veterans who volunteered in the Civil War and returned with a disability. Many were foreign born. Some raised large families in the cemetery lodges. Others had long careers around the country (e.g. posts to Beaufort (SC), Fort Snelling (MN), and San Francisco (CA) national cemeteries).
• The circumstances in which foreign-born troops, allies and prisoners of war from World War I-II who are interred in VA cemeteries.
• Oral history. Help process transcribed conversations with former leadership as part of our administrative history: “proofing” audio-to-paper transcriptions, minor editing, write a summary statement—all according to standard oral history practices.
• NCA manages 1,250 memorial objects. Some are group grave markers. Many honor Civil War events and groups. Research into a complex monument may encompass the design, sculptor, manufacturer, engineer, veteran-service sponsor, dedication, expansion, relocation, repair, community involvement, and more.
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United States |
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The NCA History Program is looking for individuals with excellent plain language writing and editing skills, including familiarity with writing for web publication. Experience in tailoring content and style for a specific audience a plus. To learn more about what we do, please visit: https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/history/index.asp.
NCA will:
• Provide incumbents with foundation background about its places and burials (structures, landscape plans, interments), and a virtual orientation to NCA history. Historians will recommend high-priority groups of veterans and cemeteries to focus research.
• Introduce incumbents to the common public-record services as the primary means of conducting research. Other sources are acceptable if approved in advance.
• Support school requirements for students to receive academic credit for this work.
Required Skills or Interests:
A passion for researching the rich details of American history and national cemeteries through the disciplines of art/architecture, historic preservation, genealogy, public history, library science/collections management, social and cultural trends, military events and related fields.
Graduate-level study is preferred but not required.
Skills:
• Primary research online (e.g., Ancestry.com, Fold3, Newspapers.com, National Archives)
• Excellent writing/editing
• Web-writing best practices
• Balanced analysis of historic data
• Accurate, detail-oriented investigation
• Public history/oral history practices
• Storytelling in prose and digital formats (e.g., Storymaps, Timelines, Google Institute)
Additional information:
Research projects are ongoing. This internship(s) will concentrate on the areas identified by NCA as priorities: foreign prisoners of war; USCT and Buffalo Soldiers; national cemetery superintendents; oral history; and commemorative monuments. All veterans are honored equally for their service to the nation. In this project, we focus on military achievements, civilian accomplishments, and circumstances of death that resonate on the national stage. Such Notable Persons are highlighted on each cemetery webpage, and contributions by virtual interns will add to our understanding of the individuals’ accomplishments.
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2018-06-05 11:14:02 |
100 |
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1522 |
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Writing / Blogging Intern – Write Amazing and Inspiring Stories For and About Bedford VA Veterans |
Help the Bedford VA Public Affairs team create informative and thought provoking articles and posts about and for our Veterans here at the Bedford VA for publishing on our various print and social media platforms. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
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VA-USA-18 |
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Analytical writing, Research, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Writing |
If you looking to take your writing skills to the next level, consider joining one of the VA’s most successful and productive public affairs team at Bedford VA. The public affairs team here at Bedford VA is a small, flexible group of professionals that value innovative ideas and out of the box thinking. As a Writing / Blogging intern, you will learn the fundamentals of operating in a medical center facility within a cabinet-level agency while reaching out to thousands of Veterans and their family members by writing about news and feature articles that communicate important information about compensation, health care, education and other benefits within the surrounding community.
At the Bedford VA, you’ll have plenty of work to both hone your skills and contribute to the team’s success. Apply today to join a team where your ideas will be explored and your opinions appreciated.
As a Writing / Blogging Intern your typical work assignments may include:
Writing news articles, feature articles, blogs, and other communication products, intended to inform Veterans, their family members and the public on matters affecting their daily lives from health care and insurance to monetary compensation and suicide prevention. Producing top-quality content for the Web and social media in a fast-paced, exciting environment. Or even telling the stories of amazing Veterans both present and past by writing up posts for our print and social media platforms
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United States |
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Please take the time to view our blog to see the various content types our team produces. Also, make sure to note the level of quality, and the style of writing of those posts. If you are selected for this internship, this is the level of work you will be expected to produce. Also, check out some of our Veteran of the Day posts http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/category/veteran/. Many of the Veteran of the Day posts were written by interns just like you. |
2018-06-08 17:00:47 |
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Web Developers Needed! Help Us Redesign VA's Main Blog - VAntage Point. |
We are looking for WordPress web developers to help us pick a new theme, and build a mockup for a redesign of VAntage Point; VA's main blog, which averages more than 400k pageviews each month. It has been in its current form for about 3 years and is due for an upgrade. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
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VA-USA-1 |
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Coding, Website design |
The Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest government agencies in the United States, so redesigning its main blog is kind of a big deal. You could be a part of that redesign. During this internship, you will search through the available themes at https://themeforest.net/ to find one that meets our needs. You will then build a mockup of the VAntage Point website using that theme and customize it as necessary. Additionally, you will review our latest Usability Audit Review and incorporate some of the recommended changes in navigation (i.e. header / footer) and page layout, etc. |
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United States |
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Ideally, we are looking for people with experience developing WordPress sites, but general web development knowledge (i.e. HTML / CSS) will be sufficient to participate in this project. Also, the ability to manage a hosting server would be a plus (going to need you to set up a server and install WordPress on it). Feel free to visit our blog (https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/) to get a feel for what you will be working on. Maybe you can start poking through themeforest and finding themes that you think would fit the bill.
This will be a fun project to work on, and probably won't look half bad on your resume either. Might even qualify for use as a capstone or other school project. We look forward to working with you on this redesign! |
2018-06-04 13:09:21 |
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Video Production Intern – Create Videos For And About Our Nation’s Veterans |
Create short, informative and entertaining videos about and for America's Veterans. These videos may be showcased on our VA social media channels including the main blog, VAntage Point http://www.blogs.va.gov as well as our Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and other social media platforms as appropriate |
Veterans Affairs Department |
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VA-USA-15 |
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Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Videography |
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Digital Media Engagement (DME) Team is seeking motivated interns to produce creative videos that engage Veterans, that tell their stories, entertain and inform them. DME is a small, flexible group of professionals that value innovative and creative ideas and out of the box thinking. As a Video Production intern, you will work in all aspects of video production (pre-production, field production and post-production). You will be expected to possess knowledge of and experience with non-linear video editing software, HD video cameras, microphones and lighting. You must be able to plan, shoot and edit complete video packages, as well as add graphic elements such as lower-thirds, etc.
You must know how to convert and transcode High Definition video to a variety of professional video formats used in web-based delivery. You must have the ability to plan, organize, shoot and edit video.
As a Video Production Intern, your typical work assignments may include: researching and planning potential stories that will appeal to the VA social media audience; using digital cameras and microphones to capture audio and video material; editing select audiovisual/graphical elements into an engaging video for VA social media with an average duration of one minute. Required Skills or Interests Skill(s): storytelling; video editing; videography; audio recording; digital photography; graphic design. |
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United States |
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You will need to provide your own camera, microphones and video editing software. If you use audio, music, images, video or graphics outside of those provided for you by DME, they must be royalty-free, non-copyrighted materials and approved by us. You must provide us with the source files and the final video files and caption files for each video. |
2018-06-08 15:38:41 |
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VA-USA-16
Web and social media video production
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Create short videos for web and social media outlets showcasing and promoting health and social services for Veterans. Create videos for VA Pittsburgh Human Library that profile Veterans and their exp... |
Videography |
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Web and social media video production |
Create short videos for web and social media outlets showcasing and promoting health and social services for Veterans. Create videos for VA Pittsburgh Human Library that profile Veterans and their experiences while serving and after service. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
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VA-USA-16 |
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Videography |
Create short videos for web and social media outlets showcasing and promoting health and social services for Veterans.
Create videos for VA Pittsburgh Human Library that profile Veterans and their experiences while serving and after service.
The VA Human Library will
- Explore the diversity of perspectives among individuals working and receiving care within VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system (VAPHS)
- Challenge stigmas, stereotypes, and unconscious biases inherent in our healthcare system and in our society
- Reaffirm our shared mission, and enhance interprofessional collaboration amongst individuals working at VAPHS
Interviews
- Each interview will be semi-structured and guided by open-ended questions that will explore the individual’s life story/identity and experience within VAPHS.
- Each interview will be recorded and edited down to 7-10 minutes. In the editing process, we will exclude the interviewer. |
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United States |
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2018-06-08 09:49:05 |
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Connected Care and Telemedicine Program Marketing and Networking Opportunity |
Inspire Veterans and healthcare providers in VA New England Healthcare System through your creative work, design, and presentation of the healthcare resources that are available through telehealth and connected care modalities. Be a part of the innovative team that is advancing virtual healthcare. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
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VA-USA-20 |
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Educational design, Graphic design, Infographic design, Marketing |
This project focuses on the integration of virtual care modalities into existing clinical services with the aim to increase utilization of telehealth services to provide care to Veterans in the locations of their choice, including in their homes. The intern assigned to this program will be involved in the development of marketing and visual work products to advance and promote all forms of virtual care including telehealth, telemedicine, and mobile apps. A key component of the expansion project assuring Veterans and healthcare providers have comprehensive information about the service available through virtual care modalities. For Veterans, this will include the types of services that are available. For providers, this may include training resources associated with clinical pathways and technology used in the delivery or care via connected modalities.
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United States |
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The VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1) is comprised of eight medical centers and over 35 associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics located throughout the six New England states - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. The network is rich with academic affiliations, clinical research, and innovation in the delivery of healthcare.The VA New England Healthcare System Mission - Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Please help us honor Veterans by sharing your creativity and talent in developing these important informational resources. Your work will help shape the delivery care model and assure Veterans receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The overarching goal is standardization of information and clinical processes associated with connected care delivery.
You will also have the opportunity to network with the clinical leaders and facility telehealth coordinators who champion these innovations throughout the New England healthcare system. |
2018-05-31 15:29:21 |
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1457 |
VA-USA-24
Sharepoint Creation
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Be a part of a ground up revamping of how we communicate! Seeking a creative and dedicated intern to work with current program analyst to develop, implement and polish a service specific SharePoint a... |
Coding, Data visualization, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Social media management, Survey / polling design, Website design |
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Sharepoint Creation |
Be a part of a ground up revamping of how we communicate! Seeking a creative and dedicated intern to work with current program analyst to develop, implement and polish a service specific SharePoint aimed at serving as viable resource for staff, information sharing and improved service organization. |
Veterans Affairs Department |
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VA-USA-24 |
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Coding, Data visualization, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Social media management, Survey / polling design, Website design |
Student would assist with the overall development and implementation of a service specific SharePoint website. Preliminary development is occurring, however additional assistance is needed in order to finalize and polish the product. The current site is in a bare bones state. The student would assist by developing a template for implementation that achieves the following primary goals: 1. Serves as a one stop for general information concerning the service; 2. Allows staff to utilize the site for immediate information concerning equipment manuals, planned outages, standard operating procedure access; 3. Serves as an electronic library of resources to The Joint Commission information, NFPA guidelines, VA information, etc. The website should be reflective of each of the components that make up the service and their individual services while visually and contextually demonstrating the service as a connected and integrated network. |
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United States |
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The intern will be working with staff program analyst to fully develop service SharePoint site. Because a baseline exists, the intern may be able to utilize current template for modification. Intern should be prepared to utilize own version of SharePoint for the completion of this task. |
2018-06-09 12:07:10 |
100 |
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1741 |
