Web Developer, SEO Intern

Time Commitment: 2 business days per week

Compensation: Unpaid, but course credit allowed

Location: WeWork in West Soho, NY, NY 

*At this point, we do NOT accept remote workers for internship.

We hold face-to-face interviews at our office and, once accepted, interns must work at our office in SoHo West.

When you apply, please send an email to mio@curina.co and indicate that you are able to come to office in New York.

[Due to COVID-19, all interviews and work will be done remotely until further notice. However, we do prioritize applicants who will be able to fulfill the above requirements when situation improves. ]

Curina: www.curina.co

We are a Columbia University-based early-stage, art tech startup building a platform that offers art rental / rent-to-own service for fine art; think Rent the Runway for fine art.

Curina is an online platform that discovers and represents up-and-coming artists and connects them to individual and business clients.

This is an opportunity to work directly with Columbia University-based startup founder and engage firsthand with the growth stages of a startup. 

We are looking for someone who has enthusiasm for tech and creating a new platform that connects next generation of artists to consumers.  

Customize existing website including: (i) making appropriate changes to the UI/UX, (ii) loading products onto the products page, and (iii) installing necessary plugin apps and third-party services.

Collaborate with UX design team to identify and implement key customer features.

Spearhead roll-out of front-end and bank-end website functionality for customers and our

operations / logistics, respectively.

Lead integration of search engine optimization techniques and Google Analytics in close collaboration with marketing team. 

Analyze user traffic data to improve the website design/structure

·       Have a basic knowledge about Website design and development

·       Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript required

·       Experience working with web development.

·        You understand the architectural requirements of large scale, distributed, consumer facing applications. 

·        Excellent communications skills, written and oral.

·        Strong collaboration skills and ability to work well under ambiguous conditions.

·        High-energy, positive person who wants to make a difference in a growing organization.

·        Passion for art, e-commerce, technology, and startups.

You will gain experience building a startup from the ground level. Other key benefits include:

·        Working and collaborate directly with founders.

·        Columbia Startup Lab perks

·        Completing tangible projects to showcase on your resume.

·        Opportunity to join a growing team full-time. 

·        WeWork perks (complimentary drinks/events and meeting other seed-stage entrepreneurs).

·        Access to founders who will help you network to future internships, jobs or graduate programs.