Website Intern

Please email your Cover Letter and Resume to:
[email protected]

Fall & Spring Commitment
Volunteer at 12 run clubs
140 Hours over 12 weeks – Unpaid

Summer Commitment
Volunteer at 12 run clubs
240 Hours over 12 week – Unpaid

As a Website Design Intern, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving the BRR website. It is essential that the Website Design Intern updates the website regularly to engage followers. The Website Design Intern will also be responsible for troubleshooting website issues and assisting with maximizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to its full potential.

As part of the Boston Road Runners team, you will be helping to foster and support an inclusive Greater Boston running community by creating an open, accessible, and welcoming environment for athletes of all background and experience levels across the region.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate needs to have the go-getter personality. Always consider the entire picture when starting new projects. This person’s motto might be “I don’t understand everything, but I know I can do it.” An adventurous individual and fears almost nothing, and approaches tasks with an upbeat attitude.

Responsibilities of the Website Intern include
3-month commitment
Manage Boston Road Runners WordPress websites
Update the website to ensure greater functionality and user engagement
Resolve website bugs or glitches quickly
Configure website images for maximum impact through social media sharing
Continually monitor site health (performance, page indexing, SEO)
Manage Google Analytics Dashboard and report on website analytics weekly

Required Skills
Ability to work diligently on your own to complete regular maintenance on the website
Excellent communications skills

Education
Pursuing a Bachelors degree