WordPress Designer/Developer & Intern Program Lead

Job Description

Salary: $60,000 DOE

Please note: This hiring process is being facilitated by CARNEVALE on behalf of Tech Collaborative. While the process is sponsored by CARNEVALE, this position is with Tech Collaborative.

Use Your Creativity to Make a Real Impact

Role: WordPress Designer/Developer & Intern Program Lead

Type: Hybrid Flexible Full-Time

Org: Nonprofit Mission-driven People-first

Who We Are

Tech Collaborative, a Grand Rapids based nonprofit organization. We provide low to no-cost technology services to other nonprofitsand we're just as committed to creating meaningful career opportunities for individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, especially youth.

We believe great talent doesn't always come from traditional paths. Whether you're self-taught, a career changer, or someone who's learned by doingwe see you. We're building a team where people grow, gain confidence, and use their creativity to help others thrive.

We design and build tools that support real-world missions for organizations working to create positive change. If you want your work to matter, you're in the right place.

Who We're Looking For

You're a WordPress designer/developer who can confidently take a site from concept to launch AND who's excited about mentoring the next generation of tech talent. You know how to work with page builders (like Elementor or Divi), customize themes, tweak layouts, troubleshoot bugs, and make things look and feel right for the user.

Maybe you haven't had the perfect job titlebut you've done the work. More importantly, you see the value in sharing knowledge and helping others grow.

You want to use your skills for something bigger. You want to lead by example, build community, and create opportunities for emerging talent while building real things for real people doing real good. You're ready to learn, grow, make an impact, AND help others do the same.

What You'll Do

Core WordPress Work:

Design accessible, user-friendly websites for mission-driven organizations

Build and customize WordPress sites using themes, page builders, and light coding (HTML/CSS, some JavaScript)

Help bring ideas to life through prototypes, mockups, and functional websites

Collaborate with developers, designers, and changemakers

Intern Program Leadership:

Actively mentor a team of 2-4 interns who will work directly with you on projects

Delegate appropriate tasks to interns while ensuring quality standards are met

Provide regular feedback, guidance, and career development support to help each intern reach their potential

Balance project delivery with teaching moments, helping interns understand not just what to do, but why and how

Foster an inclusive team environment where interns feel supported to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow

Professional Growth:

Learn new tools and techniques with mentorship and support from senior experts in the field

Develop leadership and project management skills through intern team coordination

What You Bring

You don't need a degree. You do need:

Technical Skills:

Real WordPress experience you've built and customized full sites

Solid design sense you understand layout, color, usability, and accessibility

Comfort with tools like Elementor, Divi, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar

Working knowledge of HTML and CSS (JavaScript is a bonus)

Problem-solving instincts if something breaks, you figure it out

A portfolio or sample work that shows what you've done (personal projects, freelance, volunteer work, etc.)

Leadership & Mentorship Qualities:

Patience and enthusiasm for teaching you enjoy explaining concepts and helping others learn

Strong communication skills you can break down complex ideas into digestible steps

Experience collaborating with or leading others (formal or informal leadership counts)

Emotional intelligence you can provide constructive feedback and support team members through challenges

Organizational skills you can manage multiple projects while ensuring your intern team stays on track

On-site presence you are based here in the Grand Rapids area, and can be present to work alongside our interns

Bonus points if you've worked with nonprofits, community orgs, accessibility guidelines, or have previous mentoring/teaching experience. But most important: you're dedicated, you take initiative, you're excited to grow, AND you're passionate about helping others succeed.

What You'll Get

Paid, flexible hybrid work

Medical and dental insurance

Mentorship from senior designers and developers

A personalized learning and growth plan

Experience that matterssupporting nonprofits and communities while developing the next generation of tech talent

A team that's inclusive, kind, and serious about equity

Tech Collaborative

Unlimited demand. Infinite desire. One solution.

Full-time