WordPress InternshipWordPress Designer/Developer & Intern Program Assistant — Grand Rapids, MI

Design the Web. Shape the Next Generation of Designers.

Role: WordPress Designer/Developer & Intern Program Assistant

Type: Hybrid • Flexible • Full-Time

Org: Nonprofit • Mission-driven • People-first

Who We AreTech BrCWVA5A3zmRn is a Grand Rapids nonprofit that builds low to no-cost websites for other nonprofits. We do that work alongside a paid WordPress Design & Development internship for emerging talent from non-traditional pathways into tech.

Our interns learn by doing. They build real-world client work for organizations creating positive change, and they grow their technical and essential skills with support from instructors and mentors who believe in them.

Our program is growing, and we're building out our instruction team to grow with it.

Who We're Looking ForYou're a designer first who also knows how to build. You can take a website from blank canvas to polished, accessible layout, and you're comfortable bringing that design to life in WordPress. Your portfolio shows a strong eye for typography, color, hierarchy, and user experience.

As Assistant Instructor, you'll work hand in hand with our Lead Instructor to teach, guide, and support each intern cohort. You'll bring the design perspective to our classroom and our client projects, helping interns understand why good design matters and how to make thoughtful choices of their own.

Maybe you've taught formally, or maybe you're the person friends call when they want feedback on their portfolio. Either way, you light up when someone else's work clicks into place, and you want your skills to help others grow.

What You'll Do

Instruction & Intern Support• Co-teach alongside the Lead Instructor, leading sessions on design fundamentals, Figma, FigJam, Affinity, and web accessibility

• Support interns through hands-on WordPress design and development work, from wireframes to launch

• Give regular, constructive design critique that helps interns build confidence and sharpen their eye

• Guide interns as they build their personal portfolio websites at the end of each cohort

• Help maintain an inclusive learning environment where interns feel safe to ask questions, take risks, and learn from mistakes

• Contribute to curriculum development, especially design-focused lessons, exercises, and resources

Design & Build Work• Lead visual design on client websites, creating mockups, prototypes, and style guides in Figma

• Understand how to build and customize WordPress sites using themes, page builders, and light coding (HTML/CSS, some JavaScript), enough to support lead instructor with tasks as needed

• Review intern work for design quality, consistency, and accessibility before it reaches the client

• Collaborate with the Lead Instructor, our team, and nonprofit clients to bring each organization's mission to life online

Professional Growth• Grow your teaching and leadership skills with support from experienced instructors

• Learn new tools and techniques to remain current with industry standards

What You BringYou don't need a degree. You do need:

Design Skills• A portfolio that shows proven web design work, including layouts, visual systems, and finished sites (personal, freelance, volunteer, and professional work all count)

• 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

Technical Skills• Experience building and customizing WordPress sites

• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS (JavaScript is a bonus)

• Problem-solving instincts and a willingness to troubleshoot until it works

Teaching & Mentorship Qualities• 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. Most important: you're dedicated, curious, and excited to help others succeed.

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 your career

• Work that matters, supporting nonprofits while opening doors for the next generation of tech talent

• A team that's inclusive, kind, and serious about equity

Ready to Apply?We care more about your potential than your resume.

Send us:

• Links to your design work (portfolio, Behance, Dribbble, live sites, Figma files, etc.)

• A short note about you, why this role speaks to you, and how you approach teaching design to someone just starting out

• Your resume (optional)

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