Connected Lane County - Internship
Connected Lane County - Internship
Connected Lane County - Internship
Revamped nonprofit website and brand materials to better connect with community audiences through strategic content and visual design.
Revamped nonprofit website and brand materials to better connect with community audiences through strategic content and visual design.
Revamped nonprofit website and brand materials to better connect with community audiences through strategic content and visual design.
role
role
role
Web Development & Marketing Intern
Web Development & Marketing Intern
Web Development & Marketing Intern
timeline
timeline
timeline
June 2022 - August 2023
June 2022 - August 2023
June 2022 - August 2023
team
team
team
1 Intern, 1 Marketing Director, 1 Graphic Designer
1 Intern, 1 Marketing Director, 1 Graphic Designer
1 Intern, 1 Marketing Director, 1 Graphic Designer
tools/skills
tools/skills
tools/skills
WordPress, SEO, Adobe, Adaptability, Problem-Solving
WordPress, SEO, Adobe, Adaptability, Problem-Solving
WordPress, SEO, Adobe, Adaptability, Problem-Solving
SUMMARY & IMPACT
SUMMARY & IMPACT
SUMMARY & IMPACT
Empowering community impact with purposeful design and a stronger digital voice.
Empowering community impact with purposeful design and a stronger digital voice.
Empowering community impact with purposeful design and a stronger digital voice.
I worked at Connected Lane County, a nonprofit focused on educational and workforce opportunities for youth, where I joined initially as a marketing summer intern, then accepted a part-time position as a web developer for an additional year. With responsibilities spanning web, design, and outreach initiatives, I supported real-time organizational needs during a period of internal transition. While my work covered multiple disciplines, my main contributions included:
I worked at Connected Lane County, a nonprofit focused on educational and workforce opportunities for youth, where I joined initially as a marketing summer intern, then accepted a part-time position as a web developer for an additional year. With responsibilities spanning web, design, and outreach initiatives, I supported real-time organizational needs during a period of internal transition. While my work covered multiple disciplines, my main contributions included:
I worked at Connected Lane County, a nonprofit focused on educational and workforce opportunities for youth, where I joined initially as a marketing summer intern, then accepted a part-time position as a web developer for an additional year. With responsibilities spanning web, design, and outreach initiatives, I supported real-time organizational needs during a period of internal transition. While my work covered multiple disciplines, my main contributions included:
Designing and launching a revamped website for the company optimized for clear brand identity and accessibility, gaining hands-on experience in live web publishing as well as design and SEO objectives.
Writing and designing external communications, including newsletters, press releases, and social media campaigns, in alignment with the company’s evolving brand.
Engaging in outreach by tabling at public events and collaborating on fundraising campaigns supporting the company’s various youth-focused programs.
Designing and launching a revamped website for the company optimized for clear brand identity and accessibility, gaining hands-on experience in live web publishing as well as design and SEO objectives.
Writing and designing external communications, including newsletters, press releases, and social media campaigns, in alignment with the company’s evolving brand.
Engaging in outreach by tabling at public events and collaborating on fundraising campaigns supporting the company’s various youth-focused programs.
Designing and launching a revamped website for the company optimized for clear brand identity and accessibility, gaining hands-on experience in live web publishing as well as design and SEO objectives.
Writing and designing external communications, including newsletters, press releases, and social media campaigns, in alignment with the company’s evolving brand.
Engaging in outreach by tabling at public events and collaborating on fundraising campaigns supporting the company’s various youth-focused programs.
TIMELINE & SCOPE
TIMELINE & SCOPE
TIMELINE & SCOPE
I initially joined Connected Lane County as a summer marketing intern, contributing across design, outreach, and content creation. Over time, I took on increasing responsibility for the organization’s digital presence, eventually continuing part-time for the following year as their sole web developer. Without a dedicated web team, I managed live site updates, built new pages, and supported cross-functional marketing needs as they arose.
I initially joined Connected Lane County as a summer marketing intern, contributing across design, outreach, and content creation. Over time, I took on increasing responsibility for the organization’s digital presence, eventually continuing part-time for the following year as their sole web developer. Without a dedicated web team, I managed live site updates, built new pages, and supported cross-functional marketing needs as they arose.
I initially joined Connected Lane County as a summer marketing intern, contributing across design, outreach, and content creation. Over time, I took on increasing responsibility for the organization’s digital presence, eventually continuing part-time for the following year as their sole web developer. Without a dedicated web team, I managed live site updates, built new pages, and supported cross-functional marketing needs as they arose.
TAKEAWAYS
TAKEAWAYS
TAKEAWAYS
Design is a craft built by doing.
Design is a craft built by doing.
Design is a craft built by doing.
Before this internship, I had little to no experience in many design and web development tools like InDesign or WordPress. Through targeted exploration and extensive question-asking, I learned how to independently create print-ready materials and live web pages that aligned with brand standards. It wasn’t always easy, but being able to see my work go live made every challenge worth it.
Before this internship, I had little to no experience in many design and web development tools like InDesign or WordPress. Through targeted exploration and extensive question-asking, I learned how to independently create print-ready materials and live web pages that aligned with brand standards. It wasn’t always easy, but being able to see my work go live made every challenge worth it.
Before this internship, I had little to no experience in many design and web development tools like InDesign or WordPress. Through targeted exploration and extensive question-asking, I learned how to independently create print-ready materials and live web pages that aligned with brand standards. It wasn’t always easy, but being able to see my work go live made every challenge worth it.
Small teams demand big versatility.
Small teams demand big versatility.
Small teams demand big versatility.
With only two people on the marketing team and no dedicated web developer on staff, I stepped into that role independently, managing site updates, building new pages, and navigating the backend of WordPress with minimal guidance. Beyond development, I also contributed as a designer, writer, and outreach coordinator. Wearing multiple hats taught me how to adapt quickly, take ownership of unfamiliar tasks, and support a brand from all sides.
With only two people on the marketing team and no dedicated web developer on staff, I stepped into that role independently, managing site updates, building new pages, and navigating the backend of WordPress with minimal guidance. Beyond development, I also contributed as a designer, writer, and outreach coordinator. Wearing multiple hats taught me how to adapt quickly, take ownership of unfamiliar tasks, and support a brand from all sides.
With only two people on the marketing team and no dedicated web developer on staff, I stepped into that role independently, managing site updates, building new pages, and navigating the backend of WordPress with minimal guidance. Beyond development, I also contributed as a designer, writer, and outreach coordinator. Wearing multiple hats taught me how to adapt quickly, take ownership of unfamiliar tasks, and support a brand from all sides.
Professionalism is proactive.
Professionalism is proactive.
Professionalism is proactive.
This was my first real workplace experience, and I learned that doing good work isn’t just about finishing tasks. It’s about taking initiative, communicating clearly, and navigating ambiguity with responsibility and curiosity.
This was my first real workplace experience, and I learned that doing good work isn’t just about finishing tasks. It’s about taking initiative, communicating clearly, and navigating ambiguity with responsibility and curiosity.
This was my first real workplace experience, and I learned that doing good work isn’t just about finishing tasks. It’s about taking initiative, communicating clearly, and navigating ambiguity with responsibility and curiosity.
If you have any questions or would like to chat about purpose-driven design, reach out at priscilla.ptam@gmail.com!
If you have any questions or would like to chat about purpose-driven design, reach out at priscilla.ptam@gmail.com!
