Web Developer Intern

Job Description

Job Description

The American Trucking Associations is seeking a Web Developer Intern for the Summer of 2026.

The Intern will have an opportunity to work with popular CMS systems such as Drupal, WordPress, and Higher Logic, to manage content, code, and to create or develop web pages and come up with working designs for council microsites. ATA uses a combination of microsite content management systems for externally facing websites and SharePoint/Teams for internally facing websites. In addition, the intern would also have the opportunity to work with AI on proof of concept projects. The intern would work with the Web Director and VP, MIS in learning these systems.

The intern is expected to adhere to company policy and procedures, promote and foster a team-based work environment. They will demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and have the ability to manage and prioritize workload. They will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional disposition. They must consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Work with MIS and other departments around analyzing web analytics data to determine changes around content and structure of web sites.
• Help come up with ideas for critical dashboards and implement them.
• Help determine needs around web pages and content for intranet site housed in SharePoint/Teams, and help create those webpages.
• Help conduct troubleshooting for technical problems that may arise, including debugging code and reinstalling software.
• Help handle change requests around websites and web development
• Help determine needs around web pages and content for intranet site housed in SharePoint/Teams, and help create those webpages.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Learn about the mission and internal operations of ATA.
• Strengthen web development and web management skills.
• Gain knowledge of new software systems such as Drupal, WordPress, Microsoft IIS, Apache, Google Analytics, AI systems, Higher Logic.
• Improve knowledge of backend systems that support the CMS systems.
• Team/Unit Contribution.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Relevant Experience- Currently pursuing a BS/BA in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or Computer Science at an accredited college or university with an average 3.0 GPA. Rising junior or senior preferred with experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Drupal, or General CMS knowledge. Undergraduate and graduate students both considered.

• HTML, CSS, and Java Script, required.
• AI knowledge in the context of web development and vibe coding.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess good organizational skills.
• Highly analytical, logical, and good problem solver.

ADA QUALIFICATIONS:

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Statements included in this job description do not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.