With our focus to cover our region’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives, we hear not only about the cool things organizations are doing now but those that they hope to achieve in the future. To do so, they’ve expressed their need for talented individuals who “get it.” We told them that we think we have this group’s attention — so today, we’re proud to present to you our first Opportunities on the Prairie post.

KANEKO — Website Manager (Part-time Job)

Hal France of KANEKO, the venue at which we hold Big Omaha, is looking for a website manager to oversee the launch of the organization’s redesigned website as well as their increased social media efforts.

Out West Media — Developer (Full-time Job)

Jonathan Sharp of Out West Media is looking for a developer skilled in XHTML, CSS and jQuery to allow him to handle the load of new clients.

Eelios, Inc. — Web Marketing Intern (Free Internship)

Dave Andersen of Eelios is looking for a web marketing intern to blog and participate in social media to help build a buzz for their pending iPhone app.

Silicon Prairie News – PR/Marketing Intern (Free Internship)

We are looking for a public relations / marketing intern to help us publicize our blog posts and events as well as write and edit copy.

Below, you’ll find more information about each opportunity, and if you’d like to submit one for our next post, September 22nd, please send it to jobs@siliconprairienews.com.

KANEKO — Website Manager (Part-time Job)

KANEKO is a non-profit organization located in Omaha’s Old Market District. Envisioned as a gift to the community and the region by internationally acclaimed artist and founder Jun Kaneko, KANEKO explores and supports creativity in all of its expressions, in the arts, sciences, humanities and philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Manage KANEKO website
• Post new information and manage old information
• Make regular updates as needed
• Maintain and develop design integrity and beauty of the website
• Network through social media to promote organization among web users

Required Skills and Experience

• Graphic design
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Design
• Writing
• Knowledge of Mac OS X
• Knowledge of social media for promotional purposes

Personal Qualities

• Hard worker, creative, artistic, good communication skills, team player, willingness to contribute outside of basic duties, personal initiative and drive, flexibility, patient advisor of computer-related information

Compensation and hours

• Schedule may vary during different periods
• Range of work hours from 10 to 25 hours weekly
• Negotiable hourly wage
• Work hours divided between onsite and offsite as required by circumstances

Please send resumes with introduction letter and work sample to: halfrance@thekaneko.org by Tuesday, September 15th. Include relevant URL’s and links that best represent your work. Interviews will be granted based on applications received.

Learn more about the opportunity at thekaneko.org/job.

Out West Media — Developer skilled in XHTML, CSS and jQuery (Full-time Job)

Out West Media provides web development and technology consulting services to a list of international clients.

Direct inquiries only please, no recruiting or contracting firms. Local to Omaha or willing to commute.

Contact working@outwestmedia.com or call 402-522-6987.

Eelios, Inc. — Web Marketing Intern (Free Internship)

Eelios is all about solving the problem of getting good personalized, lifestyle-tailored weather information, wherever and whenever you need it. We call this WxFix(TM) Lifestyle Weather, initially available as an iPhone app.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing our website, Twitter and Facebook presence

Required Skills and Experience

• Solid creative writing / editing skills
• Knowledge of web-based social networking media, and blogging / WordPress
• Experience with / interest in web video production and editing a plus

Contact Dave at dandersen@eelioscorp.com or 402-505-7884.

Silicon Prairie News — PR/Marketing Intern (Free Internship)

Responsibilities Include

• Writing press releases
• Copy editing event materials and proposals (as well as blog posts when time allows)
• Marketing blog posts and events
• Creating partnerships with media outlets and blogs

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills
• Event planning experience

Bonus qualifications (or willing to learn)

• Understanding of content sharing sites
• Active social media user
• Interest in the tech industry

If interested, please contact Danny Schreiber at danny@siliconprairienews.com with a short paragraph indicating why you feel you would be a good fit, the reasons you want to be involved, and links to or attachments of your past professional and/or personal work, e.g. event website or brochure, online or offline publication, or personal blog. Cover letter and resume not needed. Submission deadline is Friday, September 11th.