INTERNSHIP: User Assistance Development

Qualifications

Good candidates for the technical writing profession typically major either in a science, computer science, or engineering field or in a writing-intensive field such as English or Communications. Or, increasingly, they are pursuing degrees that combine science/engineering and arts/humanities disciplines.

Regardless of your major, your college record as a whole will demonstrate strong ability and interest in both writing and technology.

You need:

·       Outstanding written communication skills, as demonstrated by writing samples and by grades and comments received in writing-intensive college courses

·       Excellent spoken communication skills

·       Demonstrated ability to analyze and explain technical subject matter

·       A high level of comfort with computers and software

You are:

·       Highly motivated to learn the profession of technical writing

·       Fascinated by the challenge of analyzing complex material and presenting it clearly and simply

·       Interested in communicating visually as well as in writing

·       Able to move easily and quickly between the "student" role (learning from others and working under close supervision) and the "autonomous team member" role (handling increasingly challenging tasks with minimal supervision)

·       Highly organized with good time management, scheduling, and prioritizing skills

·       Above all, curious

Experience with any of the following (or similar) is a plus:

·       CAD software

·       Programming/scripting (especially web development or XML, or AI/LLM),

·       Graphics or video development

·       Hands-on engineering (repair/maintenance, model-making, robotics, electronics, etc.)