Web Design Intern

NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets and highways. Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance and surety bonding. The company has developed beyond its roots into areas including construction materials, real estate, recreation and philanthropy. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about the company visit www.nebcoinc.com

Job Summary
NEBCO is looking for a high performing, results-oriented Web Design Intern to join our team! The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, hard worker, and reliable. This intern, under direct supervision, assists with the maintenance and optimization of websites. Intern will gain hands-on practical experience in web development, content management, and digital marketing while supporting real-world web projects in a collaborative marketing environment. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. NEBCO has over 27 companies across the state of Nebraska, with opportunities for advancement and growth.

Schedule: Part-time hours during the school year, full-time hours during the summer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists in maintaining website functionality by updating plugins and themes; tests thoroughly to ensure all features remain intact.

Ensures responsive design across devices by checking and verifying layouts on various screen sizes.

Helps identify and troubleshoot technical issues affecting website performance.

Supports content updates by uploading and formatting website copy, images, and other materials provided by affiliated companies.

Refreshes and modernizes older web pages using current best practices in design, SEO, and performance optimization.

Optimizes CSS for improved website loading speed.

Collaborates on implementing new technologies and features to enhance the user experience.

Analyzes website analytics and page speed, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance performance.

Uses tools like MOZ and Google Search Console to review and enhance site SEO and health.

Participates in A/B testing efforts to evaluate the impact of design and content changes.

Prepares and optimizes images for web use, focusing on load time and storage efficiency.

Helps configure and manage event tracking in Google Tag Manager.

Keeps business listings (e.g., Google and Bing) current with accurate information and updates.

Participates in user experience testing and gather insights for improvement.

Contributes ideas and conduct research for new site features or user interface improvements.

Provides general support to the marketing team with additional tasks as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.

Other Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of web development and design principles.
• Familiarity with MOZ, Google, and/or Bing.
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of graphic editing tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva) for web image preparation.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Stay current with web trends and technologies.

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.