Jr Web Developer (WordPress) – Summer Internship (Unpaid)

Jr Web Developer (WordPress) – Summer Internship (Unpaid) Ridevis Media · United States (Remote) · Easy Apply About Ridevis Media We operate within the web development and digital services industry, focusing on maintaining and optimizing client websites and digital properties. We address challenges related to website upkeep, performance, and security by providing ongoing support, updates, and technical enhancements, primarily using WordPress platforms. About the Opportunity The Jr Web Developer internship supports our Web Development team by performing essential website maintenance, front-end edits, optimization, and quality assurance tasks. This role is designed for individuals aiming to develop technical skills in an agency environment through hands-on work with WordPress sites, contributing to the reliability and performance of client digital assets. Responsibilities - Perform routine WordPress plugin, theme, and core updates - Review websites post-update for layout, functionality, or performance issues - Utilize WordPress template hierarchy, child themes, and manage backups/migrations in staging environments - Troubleshoot WordPress issues related to plugins, themes, PHP, and configurations - Follow internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) for updates, backups, staging, QA, and escalation - Make basic front-end edits using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - Update website content, layouts, images, buttons, links, and forms - Implement responsive design adjustments across mobile and desktop devices - Conduct basic website speed optimization and document development work - Perform basic website security audits and health checks - Assist in hosting environment tasks, including staging workflows and cache management - Support Cloudflare-related tasks such as DNS review and SSL checks - Help with redirects, broken links, form testing, and deployment launch support - Assist senior developers with new website builds and theme customization - Participate in quality assurance (QA) testing, launch preparation, and post-launch bug fixes Requirements - Demonstrated hands-on experience building or maintaining WordPress websites - Strong baseline knowledge of WordPress template hierarchy, child themes, and staging environments - Basic experience handling database backups and site migrations - Basic proficiency in PHP programming - Proficient in structural HTML and styling with CSS - Basic JavaScript scripting skills - Experience navigating WordPress admin dashboards and modular page builders - High attention to detail with the ability to closely follow established SOPs - Clear written communication and documentation skills - Strong willingness to learn agency workflows and accept constructive design/code feedback What You'll Gain - Hands-on experience maintaining and optimizing live client websites - Direct exposure to agency workflows, SOPs, and QA processes - Portfolio-building work across multiple WordPress builds and site launches - Mentorship and feedback from senior developers - Opportunity to convert to a part-time or paid contract role in the future Compensation This is an unpaid internship intended for educational and professional development purposes. No monetary compensation, benefits, or perks (e.g., health insurance, PTO, equipment stipend) are provided for this role.