Description
As a Web Developer Intern, here at Prairie Band LLC you'll assist senior developers in building and maintaining websites and web applications, honing your coding skills, testing code, and potentially contributing to project documentation or research. Below is a more detailed breakdown of what you might expect in a Web Developer Internship:
Key Responsibilities:
- Testing and Quality Assurance: Play a crucial role in ensuring code quality by testing websites and web applications for functionality and compatibility across different browsers and devices.
- Learning and Development: Gain valuable experience by learning new technologies, tools, and coding practices, and potentially participating in code reviews and team meetings.
- Documentation and Research: Contribute to project documentation, research new technologies, or create prototypes, depending on the internship.
- Clerical Duties: Perform clerical tasks as needed.
- Update and Edit Website Content: Update and edit website content, posts, and pages.
Skills to Develop:
- Problem-Solving: Debugging and resolving software defects.
- Communication: Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Technical Skills: Understanding of web technologies, frameworks, and tools.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For:
- Passion for Web Development: A genuine interest in web development and a desire to learn and grow in this field.
- Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality work.
- Team Player: Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues.
- Adaptability: Willingness to take on various tasks and adapt to new challenges.
- Creativity: Ability to create engaging social media content and graphics.
- A strong academic record (at least 3.5 GPA)
Internships offer a wide range of benefits that can significantly enhance your professional and personal development. Here are some key benefits for interns:
1. Hands-on Experience: Interns gain practical experience by working on real-world projects, which help bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its application in professional settings
2. Skill Development: Internships provide opportunities to develop both hard and soft skills, such as technical proficiency, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork
3. Networking Opportunities: Interns often work closely with experienced professionals and executives, allowing them to build valuable connections and receive mentorship that can shape their career trajectory
4. Resume Enhancement: Having internship experience on your resume makes you a more attractive candidate to future employers, as it demonstrates your ability to handle professional responsibilities
5. Career Exploration: Internships allow you to explore different career paths and industries, helping you make informed decisions about your future career direction
6. Potential Job Offers: Many companies use internships as a pipeline for full-time positions. Successful interns may receive job offers from the company they interned with
7. Academic Credit: Some internships offer the opportunity to earn college credit, which can be beneficial for fulfilling academic requirements
8. Personal Growth: Internships can also contribute to personal development by building confidence, independence, and a sense of responsibility
*These benefits make internships a valuable steppingstone in your career journey, providing you with the experience and skills needed to succeed in the professional world.
If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
