Summer taxonomy internship in Chicago
Rana Salzmann
Taxonomy Intern for American Planning Association in Chicago
20 hours per week
$16 per hour
Approx. 12 weeks (June, July, August)
Intern will assist the taxonomy manager and web editor with the following tasks:
· Tagging priority website content in the metadata model.
· Testing the Word template used by editors.
· Reviewing metadata records for accuracy and completeness.
· Troubleshooting XML issues.
Qualifications:
The successful intern will be a current student or recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Library Science, Information/Computer Sciences, or another relevant field. Intern will also possess: fluency with metadata concepts, XML, and RDA; ability to work independently; attention to detail; and excellent writing and copyediting skills.
Application process:
Send resume, cover letter and list of 3 professional references to Rana Salzmann, rsal...@planning.org
In your cover letter, please explicitly address your past experience or education related to metadata, taxonomies, and database maintenance.
Candidates selected for interview will also take a proofreading/copyediting test.Rana Salzmann, M.A., M.L.S. | Manager of Content Strategy
American Planning Association
205 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone | 312-786-6353
Fax | 312-786-6700