Marketing Intern - Website, Institutional Advancement & UW Foundation

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JOB TITLE:  

Marketing Intern, Website - Institutional Advancement & UW Foundation

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming Foundation is searching for a creative and driven website intern! Join our dynamic Marketing and Communications team and play a key role in shaping an outstanding user-centric online presence for the foundation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to create and enhance web pages, evaluate and improve existing designs, and implement best practices in front-end and UI/UX development. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of cutting-edge web development tools to streamline functionality and elevate user experience. Be part of an energetic team dedicated to making a difference at the University of Wyoming. Bring your passion for web design and development and help us build a better digital future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Create and maintain web pages for the UW Foundation website using the web platform Webflow and other tools.

· Implement the UW Foundation’s web content strategy under the supervision of the Manager of Content and Web Strategy as well as collaborating with other members of the Marketing and Communications team

· Optimize existing web pages for better design, performance, and user experience.

· Collaborate with content creators to effectively present their material online.

· Conduct research on website design best practices, user experience, and accessibility standards.

· Utilize AI tools for brainstorming design concepts and understanding code.

· Assist in testing and debugging of website features.

· Document website changes.

· Other duties as assigned in support of the University of Wyoming Foundation’s mission and communications goals.

COMPETENCIES: 

Attention to Detail 

Service Orientation 

Independence

Collaboration

Quality Orientation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

· A University of Wyoming student.

· Understanding of web design principles and user experience.

· Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

· Understanding of web accessibility standards.

· Understanding of multi-platform web design, including mobile.

· Experience with content management systems, with Webflow experience preferred.

· A portfolio of created websites or web projects.

· Creativity and an eye for design.

· Understanding of responsive design principles.

· A focus on the audience of the UW Foundation—donors, corporations, foundations, alumni, UW administration, UW colleges and units, students and parents of students, state leadership, friends of the university, and more.

· Experience with documentation and version control systems (e.g., Git).

· Experience coding websites without a content management system (in HTML, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap, etc.).

· Experience with Cursor, VS Code, or similar IDEs.

· Familiarity with AI tools for web development such as Claude Code.

· Knowledge of UW branding standards.

· Strong writing and editing skills.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 
3. Contact for three work related references

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ 

Posted Salary Range: $16.50/hour