WordPress InternshipWordPress Designer/Developer & Intern Program Assistant
Tech Collaborative
Grand Rapids, MIFresher27m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 09:03 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- HTMLCSSTroubleshooting
- Nice to have
- FigmaJavaScript
- Work
- Hybrid in Grand Rapids · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting39%HTML9%CSS7%Figma2%of 150 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Tech Collaborative is seeking a WordPress Designer/Developer & Intern Program Assistant. This is a hybrid, flexible, full-time position within a mission-driven, people-first nonprofit organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Instruction & Intern Support
- Co-teach sessions on design fundamentals, Figma, FigJam, Affinity, and web accessibility.
- Support interns with WordPress design and development work, from wireframes to launch.
- Provide constructive design critique to interns.
- Guide interns in building their personal portfolio websites.
- Contribute to curriculum development, focusing on design-related lessons and resources.
- Design & Build Work
- Lead visual design for client websites, creating mockups, prototypes, and style guides in Figma.
- Build and customize WordPress sites using themes, page builders, and light coding (HTML/CSS, some JavaScript).
- Review intern work for design quality, consistency, and accessibility.
- Collaborate with the Lead Instructor, team, and nonprofit clients.
- Professional Growth
- Develop teaching and leadership skills.
- Learn new tools and techniques to stay current with industry standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- A portfolio showcasing proven web design work.
- Strong command of design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, hierarchy, and usability.
- Fluency in Figma, comfort with tools like FigJam, Affinity, or Adobe.
- Working understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design.
- Experience building and customizing WordPress sites.
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- JavaScript is a bonus.
- Patience and enthusiasm for helping others learn.
- Ability to explain design decisions clearly and give specific, kind feedback.
- Strong collaboration skills and a team-first approach.
- Organization and follow-through.
Qualifications
- A portfolio that shows proven web design work, including layouts, visual systems, and finished sites.
- Strong command of design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, hierarchy, and usability.
- Fluency in Figma, plus comfort with tools like FigJam, Affinity, or Adobe.
- A working understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design.
- Experience building and customizing WordPress sites.
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Problem-solving instincts and a willingness to troubleshoot.
- Patience and enthusiasm for helping others learn.
- The ability to explain design decisions clearly and give feedback that is honest, specific, and kind.
- Strong collaboration skills and a team-first approach to supporting a lead instructor.
- Organization and follow-through across multiple interns and projects.
Bonus points if you have teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience, or you've worked with nonprofits or community organizations.
What You'll Get
- Paid, flexible hybrid work.
- Medical and insurance.
- A personalized learning and growth plan.
- Teaching experience that builds your leadership skills and career.
- Work that matters, supporting nonprofits while opening doors for the next generation of tech talent.
- An inclusive, kind team that's serious about equity.