Overview of Meals on Wheels America
Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a dedicated volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more. By providing funding, programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
This summer, Meals on Wheels America will host interns to add capacity and help fulfill our mission. All interns will be an integral part of the organization and will receive individualized attention and professional mentorship. They will be a part of the team during an important period of organizational growth and evolution and will have a hand in some of the major transition projects. All interns will meet bimonthly to discuss projects and share insights. Additional training and professional development opportunities will be made available throughout the internship.
Meals on Wheels America prides itself on having a vibrant and healthy culture that is both professional and fun. Interns will be able to participate in regular social activities with staff as well as attend staff meetings and briefings.
Timing
The internship will begin on Monday, June 1, 2026, and end Friday, August 14, 2026. All interns are expected to commit a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 24 hours per week, depending on the internship design, for a period of 11 weeks. Business hours are 9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. The schedule will be flexible and will allow for time off as needed.
Location
Meals on Wheels America embraces a flexible hybrid working model, aiming to meet in person for strategy discussions, team building, and brainstorming. Our office building is at 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA (accessible from the Crystal City Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow metro lines).
Position Summary
This position reports to the Website Manager and is an Arlington, VA based, flexible hybrid working role. The Web & Digital Content Intern will support the Digital Marketing team with website content organization, accessibility improvements and search engine optimization (SEO) efforts across Meals on Wheels America’s websites.
During the internship, the intern will contribute to an ongoing digital media audit, helping review and organize website images and media while improving accessibility and SEO elements such as image alt text. This work will help ensure the website remains accessible, user-friendly and optimized for search engines while supporting the organization’s mission to serve older adults across the country.
The intern will gain hands-on experience working with nonprofit websites and digital content management systems, while learning how accessibility, SEO and user experience best practices support mission-driven communications and engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Digital Marketing team with a digital media audit of website assets.
- Review and organize digital media within the website content management system to improve structure and usability.
- Write and implement descriptive alt text for website images to support accessibility and SEO best practices.
- Assist with identifying opportunities to improve website accessibility and user experience.
- Support basic SEO improvements across website pages and media assets.
- Help maintain consistency in website content organization and digital asset management.
- Collaborate with the Digital Marketing team on website updates and content improvements as needed.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas related to digital communications, accessibility and user experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Interest in learning about website accessibility, SEO and user experience best practices.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Comfort working with digital tools and learning new platforms.
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in marketing, communications, digital media, web development, information science or a related field. Junior, senior or graduate-level students preferred.
- Basic familiarity with websites, digital content or content management systems is helpful but not required.
- Model the Association’s cultural attributes of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment and Service (C.A.R.E.S.)
Candidates meeting 75% or more of the above qualifications should apply.
Pay rate – $17.50 per hour
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