Software Development Intern
Job Description
The Software Development Intern contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by completing essential tasks in the Technology department at ONC. The Software Development Intern is responsible maintaining our website. Page designs, bug fixes, complete a few pages, etc. This intern will research and use Wordpress and PHP software. They will also implement new features according to incoming design and functional requirements. The Software Development Intern will work closely with the IT Director of Technology but most work will be completed independently. Therefore, time management is an essential skill for this role. This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication.
Qualifications
- Current student working towards a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and/or related fields.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) are required.
- Willing to learn general programming principles and skills as well as specific frameworks and methodologies on the job.
- Experience working with WordPress, including theme customization, plugin management, and general WordPress development.
- Solid knowledge of PHP, particularly in the context of WordPress development.
- Able to work peacefully and collaboratively in a team-setting.
- Able to work remotely and on their own schedule in order to make deadlines.
- Google Workspace experience preferred.
Requirements
Submit a portfolio of previous work to demonstrate your skills. Ability to attend weekly Tech Department meetings (typically Wednesday evenings).
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- college credit
- professional networking
- resume-building experience
Compensation
This is not a paid position.