WordPress Internship

Word Press Design & Development Internship

Accepting 1–4 interns

If you are excited about tech but feel like you do not fit the traditional path, this internship was created with you in mind. Maybe you have built a website, played around with design, tried a bit of coding, or love solving problems. If that sounds like you, this is a chance to grow your skills with real support, real projects, and real mentorship.

• Duration
  : 12-15 weeks, part-time, 20 hours/week
• Location
  :
  Hybrid, based in the Grand Rapids area
• Compensation
  : $16 per hour
• Program Dates
  :
  Early September 2026 - December 11, 2026

• Intro to Word Press and how the CMS works
• Word Press design, themes, accessibility, and UI/UX basics
• Word Press development including HTML, CSS, and extending functionality such as using Elementor
• UX/UI design tools such as Figma, Fig Jam, and Affinity
• How to utilize AI tools and strategies within design and development processes

You will also get support with:

• Opportunities to learn, practice, and grow your essential skills through real-world workplace tasks and collaborative projects
• Interviewing and networking skills
• Communicating with clients and handling conflict in a healthy way Basic financial literacy and showing up professionally

You will work on websites for real clients, especially community organizations and nonprofits here in West Michigan. You will:

• Collaborate with designers, developers, and your mentor
• Join team meetings and participate in project reviews
• Build real portfolio pieces that help you stand out

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have some familiarity with or interest in design or development
• Are curious, motivated, and excited to learn
• Want mentorship and experience to help you break into tech
• Enjoy figuring things out and trying new things

To join this internship program, you must:

• Not be currently seeking a 4 year degree.
• Be able to travel to the Tech Collaborative office 10hrs per week (Grand Rapids, MI).
• Work 20 hours per week for the full duration of the program.
• Be on-site Tuesdays (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) and Thursdays (1:00 PM- 4:00PM) plus 4 additional flexible in-office hours.
• Complete 10 hours of asynchronous remote work weekly.