Digital Systems & Website Migration Intern

Description

Fired Arts Studio is a locally owned creative arts studio in downtown Kokomo, Indiana, offering paint-your-own pottery, canvas painting, workshops, and private events.

The Digital Systems & Website Migration Intern will work directly with the studio owner and receive ongoing supervision, project guidance, technical training, and mentorship throughout the internship. The learner will receive hands-on instruction and feedback while completing assigned project milestones and will be encouraged to research, problem-solve, test solutions, and document their work.

Learning goals include developing practical skills in website migration, Wix website development, digital analytics and tracking, SEO, Google Workspace implementation, online scheduling systems, troubleshooting, and digital business systems. By the end of the internship, the learner will have completed a real-world technology project and developed documentation that demonstrates their technical skills and ability to implement technology solutions for a small business.

Responsibilities

The learner will work on a project-based digital systems modernization initiative for Fired Arts Studio. Projects will include auditing the existing website and digital assets; developing and implementing a migration plan to a new Wix website; preserving SEO, analytics, tracking, code, redirects, and other existing digital functionality; testing the new website across devices; and documenting the migration process.

The learner will also assist with configuring Google Workspace, establishing appropriate cloud-based file and calendar structures, and researching and implementing an online scheduling system that integrates with the studio's business needs.

Responsibilities will emphasize technical research, problem-solving, website development, digital systems implementation, testing, documentation, and user experience rather than routine administrative duties. The learner will be responsible for completing project milestones under the supervision and mentorship of the studio owner and will gain experience applying technology skills to a real-world small-business environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications

1. Currently enrolled in a qualifying Indiana college & EARN eligible
2. Currently pursuing a field of study such as Informatics, Information Technology, Software Development, Web Development, UX/UI, Digital Media, or a related field.
3. Basic understanding of websites, computers, cloud-based technology, or digital systems.
4. Interest in learning website development, Wix, Google Workspace, analytics, and online business systems.
5. Strong problem-solving and research skills with an ability to learn new technology.
6. Detail-oriented and able to follow a project through testing and completion.
7. Able to communicate clearly, ask questions, accept feedback, and work independently on assigned projects.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the learner will be able to:

1. Evaluate an existing business website and identify technical, content, SEO, and analytics requirements for migration.
2. Develop and implement a website migration using Wix while maintaining existing functionality and digital assets.
3. Apply basic principles of website analytics, tracking, SEO, redirects, and testing.
4. Configure and organize Google Workspace tools for a small business environment.
5. Research, evaluate, and implement an online scheduling system based on identified business needs.
6. Troubleshoot technology issues and develop practical solutions through research and testing.
7. Create clear technical documentation and procedures for future website and digital system maintenance.
8. Apply classroom knowledge to a real-world technology project while developing professional communication, problem-solving, project management, and technical skills.

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