Web Experience & UX Intern

Web Experience & UX Intern Schmidt Ocean Institute is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support ongoing improvements to our website and digital user experience. This internship is ideal for a student interested in user experience (UX), web design, accessibility, digital analytics, content strategy, or website quality assurance. Position Summary As Schmidt Ocean Institute prepares to launch a new headless website that will replace our current public-facing site, the intern will help evaluate how visitors interact with website content and identify opportunities to improve usability, engagement, accessibility, and discoverability. The internship will be conducted remotely in collaboration with the Communications team. Responsibilities User journey reviews and next-step content recommendations Website exit-point and engagement analysis AI search (Generative Engine Optimization/GEO) assessments Quality assurance testing to identify usability issues, content errors, accessibility concerns, and user experience improvements before and after website launch Accessibility, metadata, and alt text audits Broken link and redirect reviews Mobile experience testing and recommendations First-time visitor usability testing Qualifications Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program Interest in UX design, web design, digital communications, analytics, accessibility, or related fields Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking Able to take initiative, stay organized, and follow through on tasks in a remote work environment Strong communication skills Familiarity with website usability principles and user-centered design concepts Experience with website testing, wireframing, analytics tools, accessibility reviews, or UX research is a plus Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and modern website architectures is a plus Experience with headless CMS platforms and modern website architectures is a plus Familiarity with Sanity CMS is highly desirable but not required Relevant academic background in User Experience (UX), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Web Design, Information Science, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Information Systems, Computer Science, Digital Communications, Marketing Analytics, or related disciplines Internship Details Approximately 10 hours per week Applicants must be located within the United States during the internship period Interest in ocean science, ocean exploration, or science communication is a plus This is a non-exempt position Schmidt Ocean Institute is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create an atmosphere where diversity of identity, experience, and background are welcomed, valued, and supported. Candidates who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schmidt Entities