Job Description

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HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production.  Our Headquarters is

in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between.  The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation.  As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.

About the Intern, Web Development Role:

We are looking for a summer intern to join us on a 12-week experience where they will work on building and maintaining our HHMI websites and applications. We believe this will provide a fantastic opportunity for a developing Computer Science student to gain real insight into both large and small-scale website development.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) hybrid internship position that will report to our Headquarters office in Chevy Chase, MD two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and work remotely three days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays).

Please note: If selected for an opportunity, interns are responsible for securing their own housing for the duration of the internship (12 weeks during the summer months - mid-late May to early-mid August).

What we provide:

• Direct mentorship from the Manager of Web Development

• Opportunity to further your technical skills in web development by working on real projects and tasks that make an impact

• Working as part of the collaborative and dedicated team

• Exposure to the agile development process, source control, and deployment workflows when building software applications in an enterprise environment

• Professional development and being part of an engaging summer intern cohort

• This position will be compensated at a rate of $30.00/hour.

What you’ll do:

• Have the opportunity to work side-by-side with our Web Development team to support various web development and/or application development projects

• Flex any existing skills working with technologies such as PHP/Drupal, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while continuing to expand your knowledge and understanding.

• Learn that web development requires more than just technical know-how - it includes important skills like collaboration between multiple business departments, design firms, and other members of IT to successfully implement projects.

What you bring:

• An in-progress undergraduate degree in computer science or a related area of focus is required.

• Some previous experience with web CMS technologies (such as Drupal, WordPress, or other similar frameworks) is desired.

• Prior hands-on development experience writing: HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript

• Familiarity with Figma (or other design tools), UNIX command line, Git, and/or DevOps pipelines would be a plus!

Application Instructions:

As part of your application, please be sure to include links to source control or websites to showcase your coding experience and skills (GitHub, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI-NG1

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more. 

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer