Web Experience & UX Intern

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Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) was founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt in 2009 with a goal to advance the frontiers of ocean exploration and research through technological advancement,

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Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) was founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt in 2009 with a goal to advance the frontiers of ocean exploration and research through technological advancement, intelligent observation, and open sharing of information. This is achieved by making ship time and associated assets freely available to scientists globally. In exchange, SOI supports public sharing of acquired scientific observations, data, and other information about the ocean to stimulate the growth of data applications and user community and to amplify and enable further exploration, discovery, deeper understanding, and effective conservation and management of our environment.

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Schmidt Ocean Institute, a private nonprofit operating foundation, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Web Experience & UX 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.

As Schmidt Ocean Institute prepares to launch a new headless website that will replace our current public-facing site, the intern will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of website enhancement, testing, and optimization efforts during a significant organizational digital initiative.

Working closely with the Communications team, the intern will help evaluate how visitors interact with website content and identify opportunities to improve usability, engagement, accessibility, and discoverability.

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

Projects may vary based on organizational priorities and the intern’s interests and skills

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

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 is 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. We believe that diversity brings about greater results on all levels and we aim to use our resources to generate greater impact through our work. Candidates who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.