Web Intern; Fall

About the Role

FWD.us is a policy organization focused on criminal justice and immigration reform. We seek a highly‑motivated intern to work on technology products that serve our users across web and mobile. The Web Intern will report to the Director of Product Management & Insights and be part of the External Affairs and Impact Department.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm PST, weekdays. The internship lasts at least four months, beginning in late August or early September 2026. Pay is $21/hour plus benefits. Work is in‑person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at the Oakland, CA office, with remote work on Wednesdays and Fridays.

• Assist with building and updating web pages on Word Press, and digital tools such as forms and data visualizations.
• Support content development for website components.
• Help maintain the website by checking for issues, writing tickets to report and solve problems, and implementing content curation updates.
• Collect website performance data and Google search trends to support regular web analytics reports and SEO efforts for our web products.

• One year or less of experience in technology, website, or digital roles within a non‑profit or advocacy organization.
• Some interest or experience in website development, including front‑end and back‑end development.
• In‑progress or finished college degree and/or certification(s) in web development, informatics, or related field.
• Experience using Word Press or other website builder tools.

• Content management
• Web data reporting and analytics
• UX/UI design
• Website writing

This organization is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. The policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. Educational requirements are not mandated;

applicants will be evaluated on expertise, lived experience, and other relevant skills.