Front End Developer Internship

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Reingold - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Intern

Alexandria, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Reingold is a social-impact marketing and creative firm located in Old Town, Alexandria, with over 30 years of experience in developing and launching compelling communications campaigns across various sectors, including education, military, healthcare, government, and nonprofits. The firm is currently seeking a Front-End Developer Intern to join its cutting-edge digital experience team. This internship is designed for individuals who are passionate about web development and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a Reingold intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced front-end developers, gaining hands-on experience in converting designs into front-end code and building reusable, accessible templates. The internship program is structured to provide a comprehensive learning experience, allowing interns to engage in various projects and collaborate with experts from different departments. Interns will be expected to enhance and debug web features, participate in requirements gathering and design reviews, maintain process flow and documentation, and collaborate with internal teams to bring web design mockups to life. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain practical experience in a full-service communications agency while working on meaningful causes. The internship is full-time, requiring in-office attendance at the Alexandria, VA location five days a week, with core hours from 9 am to 5:30 pm Eastern. The 2024 fall internship class begins on September 3rd and runs through December 13th, offering an hourly pay rate of $20. Interns will also have the chance to present their work to the entire firm, making this a unique opportunity to showcase their skills and contributions.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing and debugging web features and participating in requirements gathering and design reviews.
• Maintaining process flow and documentation and working from written specifications and guidelines.
• Collaborating with internal teams to bring a web design mockup to life in the browser.
• Modeling components for content management systems, considering both the end-user and authoring experience.
• Performing ad hoc tasks, depending on your skills and our needs.

Requirements

• Formal computer science or web development training, either through a 4-year college program or an immersive professional training program.
• Strong skills in semantic HTML, modern CSS, and familiarity with SCSS.
• Familiarity with 'vanilla' JavaScript and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Ability to write self-documenting, scalable code.
• Ability to use established development tools, guidelines, and conventions, including Visual Studio Code and Git source control.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to consult and collaborate with senior management and clients.
• Curious, problem-solving attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PatternLab, Storybook.js, and atomic design.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $20 per hour.
• Opportunity to present work to the entire firm.
• Hands-on experience in a full-service communications agency.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field.