WordPress Developer Intern

Join TheEduAssist as a WordPress Developer Intern and gain hands-on experience building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites for real-world EdTech projects.
This is a remote, unpaid, learning-focused internship designed to help you develop professional web development skills.

Details:

• Role: WordPress Developer Intern (Remote)
• Schedule: Monday to Saturday | 4 hours/day (flexible between 9 AM – 4 PM PKT)
• Duration: 4 Months
• Compensation: Unpaid (Learning-focused)
• Location: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Develop and customize responsive WordPress websites from scratch or using existing themes (Elementor, Divi, Astra, etc.)
• Build and modify custom plugins and widgets as per project requirements
• Implement and maintain website security best practices (SSL, malware scanning, firewalls, secure login, updates, etc.)
• Optimize website performance (caching, image optimization, database cleanup, speed improvement)
• Perform regular backups, updates (core, themes, plugins), and troubleshooting
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, LMS plugins (LearnDash, LifterLMS, Tutor LMS), membership systems, etc.
• Collaborate with designers and content teams to convert PSD/Figma designs into fully functional WordPress sites
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, and SEO-friendly structure
• Stay updated on the latest WordPress trends, security vulnerabilities, and new plugins/tools

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL
• Experience with page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Oxygen, etc.) and theme customization
• Knowledge of custom plugin and theme development (child themes, functions.php, hooks/actions/filters)
• Understanding of WordPress security hardening and performance optimization
• Familiarity with WooCommerce, LMS plugins, membership plugins is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Git/version control and hosting environments (cPanel, Cloudways, SiteGround, etc.)
• Reliable internet connection and own laptop/PC
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
• Graduates in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Web Development, or related fields may apply

Benefits:

• Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining real client/educational WordPress websites
• Opportunity to contribute to live e-learning and EdTech projects
• Professional portfolio with fully functional, secure, and optimized WordPress sites
• Mentorship from experienced full-stack developers and EdTech specialists
• Deep understanding of how WordPress powers modern e-learning platforms

How to Apply:

Send your CV (PDF format) and samples of previous work (e.g., live WordPress websites, custom themes/plugins, GitHub links, or project screenshots) to hr@theeduassist.com
Subject: Application – WordPress Developer Intern

Work Location:

Remote