Web Experience & UX Intern

Schmidt Entities; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship

Job summary

Schmidt Ocean Institute in the United States is seeking a Web Experience & UX Intern to support ongoing improvements to our website and digital user experience. This remote internship focuses on evaluating user interactions, usability, accessibility, and content strategy as we launch a headless website.

The role involves about 10 hours per week, working with the Communications team to review user journeys, analyze engagement and accessibility, and contribute to quality assurance before and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Interest in UX, web design, analytics, accessibility, or related fields.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Able to work remotely and manage tasks independently.
• 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 CMS and modern web architectures is a plus.
• Familiarity with Sanity CMS is desirable but not required.
• Academic background in UX, HCI, Web Design, Information Science, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Information Systems, Computer Science, Digital Communications, Marketing Analytics, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• User journey reviews and next-step content recommendations.
• Website exit-point and engagement analysis.
• AI search (GEO) assessments.
• Quality assurance testing for usability, content accuracy, accessibility, and UX improvements pre/post-launch.
• Accessibility, metadata, and alt text audits.
• Broken link and redirect reviews.
• Mobile experience testing and recommendations.
• First-time visitor usability testing.

Skills

UX design interest

Analytical thinking

Remote work

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

UX / HCI / Web Design related discipline

Tools

Sanity CMS

CMS platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

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.