Summer WordPress Web Development Intern

Build real pages for a real company — and leave your mark on our digital presence. Who We Are Austin Benefits Group is a leading employee benefits firm that partners with private and publicly traded companies to deliver smart, responsive benefit solutions. We're proud of our digital presence — and we're actively investing in making it better. This summer, we're bringing on a WordPress Web Development Intern to help us elevate our online experience for clients, prospects, and job seekers alike. The Opportunity This isn't a "watch and learn" internship. From week one, you'll be building, updating, and improving real pages on our live WordPress site. You'll work alongside our marketing and leadership teams to ensure our website accurately reflects who we are, what we do, and why clients and candidates choose Austin Benefits Group. If you're passionate about clean design, fast-loading pages, and code that actually works — this is your summer. What You'll Do Design, build, and update pages on the Austin Benefits Group WordPress website using page builders such as Elementor, Divi, or similar Develop and maintain custom landing pages for job postings, campaigns, and service offerings Optimize site performance — page speed, mobile responsiveness, SEO structure, and accessibility Collaborate with the marketing team to translate brand guidelines and content into polished web experiences Assist with plugin management, theme customization, and WordPress core updates Troubleshoot and resolve site issues quickly — broken layouts, slow load times, form errors, and more Create and maintain a clean, organized media library and content structure Document your work clearly so updates are easy to maintain after the internship Support community-facing web initiatives that reflect our commitment to giving back What You Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Web Development, Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field Hands-on experience with WordPress — building pages, working with themes, and managing plugins Familiarity with HTML and CSS at minimum; PHP or JavaScript knowledge is a strong plus Experience with page builders such as Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, or similar Eye for clean, professional design — you know what good looks like and you care about the details Basic understanding of SEO best practices and mobile-first design Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

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Experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, or WordPress SEO plugins (Yoast, RankMath) Award-Winning Culture We don't just talk about culture — we've been recognized for it, repeatedly, by some of Michigan's most respected organizations: 🏆 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® Six-time Metro Detroit winner — recognized for outstanding HR practices, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, and recognition. ❄️ Crain's Cool Places to Work in Michigan Multi-year honoree on Crain's biggest and most competitive list, based on employee surveys covering culture, leadership, and workplace experience. 🌱 Best & Brightest in Wellness® Michigan award recognizing our commitment to employee health, wellness programming, and building a healthier workplace and community. These awards are voted on by our own employees — which makes them mean even more. Why Austin Benefits Group? Ship Real Work Your pages will go live. Real visitors, real clients, real impact — not just mockups. Learn Across Teams You'll collaborate with marketing, leadership, and operations for broad real-world exposure. Culture You Can Feel Work hard, give back, and have fun — that's The Austin Difference. Internship Perks We take care of our interns just like we take care of our team: 💰 Paid Internship Competitive hourly compensation for your time and contributions. 🏖️ Summer Fridays Early dismissal on Fridays — enjoy the season while you grow your career. 🌱 Volunteer Time Off Paid time to give back to the community — a core part of who we are. 📚 Mentorship & Development Hands-on mentorship from industry pros and exposure across the full firm. 🔗 Real-World Experience Meaningful projects from day one — not busy work. Build a portfolio you're proud of. 🏆 Pathway to Full-Time Top performers are considered for full-time roles. We love growing our own talent. Ready to make your move? Apply today and let's talk about what's possible at Austin Benefits Group. 🌐 www.austinbenefits.com 📞 248.594.5550