Overview
Cereus Solutions is seeking a versatile, creative and technically curious individual for a paid 21-day internship focused on building modern digital solutions.
This opportunity is designed for an emerging technology professional who has a strong foundation in web development and is interested in expanding across AI automation, application development, security operations, graphic design and content creation.
You do not need to be a senior expert in every discipline. We are looking for a multidisciplinary problem-solver who has one or two strong technical abilities, a working knowledge of the remaining areas and the discipline to learn quickly.
During the internship, you will receive practical training, complete structured assignments and contribute to supervised internal or client-approved projects. Candidates who successfully complete the program may be considered for a commission-based position with Cereus Solutions.
What You Will Work On Website and Web-Application Development
- Build responsive websites and landing pages using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Develop user interfaces with frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue or Angular.
- Connect websites to databases, forms, APIs, scheduling platforms and third-party services.
- Test websites across browsers, screen sizes and devices.
- Improve website performance, accessibility, usability and search readiness.
- Maintain and update existing websites and content-management systems.
AI Agents and Business Automation
- Build AI-assisted workflows for lead intake, customer support, scheduling, content and internal operations.
- Connect language models with approved data, APIs and business tools.
- Work with automation platforms such as n8n, Make, Zapier or comparable systems.
- Create prompts, knowledge sources, business rules and human-escalation paths.
- Test AI outputs for accuracy, safety, consistency and usefulness.
- Document what an AI assistant may do, must not do and when it should involve a person.
- Monitor automations and help troubleshoot failed or incomplete workflows.
Application Development
- Assist with developing web, mobile or cross-platform applications.
- Build reusable interface components and application features.
- Connect applications to APIs, authentication systems and databases.
- Participate in testing, debugging, release preparation and maintenance.
- Work with technologies such as React Native, Flutter, Progressive Web Apps or comparable tools when appropriate.
Security Operations and DevSecOps
- Follow secure coding, access-control and data-handling practices.
- Protect passwords, API keys, tokens and other sensitive credentials.
- Assist with dependency reviews, software updates, backups and vulnerability checks.
- Apply foundational OWASP security principles to websites and applications.
- Review logs and report suspicious activity, exposed information or system failures.
- Support secure deployment processes and incident-escalation procedures.
- Document security concerns instead of hiding or ignoring them.
Graphic Design and User Experience
- Create basic website graphics, social assets, presentation visuals and brand materials.
- Develop wireframes, mockups and user-interface concepts.
- Maintain consistency across colors, typography, imagery and layouts.
- Use tools such as Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable software.
- Prepare and optimize images for websites, applications and social platforms.
Content Creation
- Write and edit clear website copy, service descriptions, FAQs and calls to action.
- Create basic social-media, blog, email or promotional content.
- Translate technical concepts into language customers can understand.
- Assist with simple photo, graphic and short-form video production.
- Organize content so that it can be used safely by websites and AI assistants.
- Verify information before publishing or adding it to an AI knowledge source.
Development Operations and Teamwork
- Use Git and GitHub or GitLab to manage code and collaborate with the team.
- Maintain clear project notes, technical documentation and status updates.
- Participate in planning meetings, reviews and feedback sessions.
- Test work before requesting approval or deployment.
- Communicate blockers, risks and mistakes promptly.
- Work within approved project scopes, deadlines and security requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Experience with at least one modern front-end framework.
- Familiarity with at least one back-end language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, PHP, Java or C#.
- Basic understanding of APIs, JSON, webhooks and databases.
- Familiarity with Git-based version control.
- Exposure to AI tools, workflow automation or prompt development.
- Basic understanding of digital security, account access and data privacy.
- Ability to create clean visual materials using Figma, Canva, Adobe tools or similar software.
- Ability to write clear, grammatically correct digital content.
- Strong troubleshooting, research and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to accept feedback, document work and learn unfamiliar tools.
- A portfolio, GitHub profile or examples demonstrating relevant work.
Equivalent self-directed training, certifications, boot-camp experience and personal projects are welcome. A college degree is not required if the applicant can demonstrate the necessary skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with React, Next.js, Vue or Angular.
- Experience with Node.js, Python, Django, Flask, PHP or another back-end framework.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB or comparable databases.
- Familiarity with React Native, Flutter or Progressive Web Apps.
- Experience with n8n, Make, Zapier, voice agents or AI-agent frameworks.
- Understanding of authentication, permissions, encryption and OWASP risks.
- Familiarity with Docker, cloud hosting and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with WordPress, Webflow, Shopify or another content platform.
- Familiarity with analytics, basic SEO and conversion-focused design.
- Graphic-design, photography, video-editing or social-content experience.
- Previous freelance, agency, startup or client-facing project experience.
What We Are Really Looking For
The strongest candidate will:
- Have one clear area of technical strength.
- Be competent and curious across several supporting disciplines.
- Know when to research, ask for help or escalate a security concern.
- Be able to turn a loosely defined idea into an organized plan.
- Care about both how a solution works and how it feels to the user.
- Communicate technical concepts without unnecessary jargon.
- Avoid claiming expertise they cannot demonstrate.
- Treat customer information, credentials and project access responsibly.
- Finish, test and document what they start.
Internship and Post-Training Structure
The program begins with a paid 21-day internship and evaluation period at $[rate] per hour.
The program may include:
- Company and product orientation
- Development-environment setup
- Security and data-handling training
- Website and application assignments
- AI-automation exercises
- Design and content projects
- Documentation and quality-review exercises
- A supervised final project
Successful completion does not automatically guarantee a continuing position. Candidates selected to continue may receive a written offer for one of the following:
- A commission-based W-2 employee position with defined expectations, supervision and applicable employee terms; or
- A commission-based independent-contractor engagement structured around independently performed projects or results.
The written offer will explain the commission formula, payment timing, eligible revenue, project responsibilities, expenses, ownership of work and other applicable terms before the candidate accepts.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your résumé
- A portfolio, GitHub profile or two to four examples of relevant work
- A list of the technologies and creative tools you have used
- A short explanation of your strongest discipline
- A description of one area you are actively learning
- An example of a website, application, automation or digital project you would be excited to build
Selected applicants may be invited to explain a past project and complete a short skills assessment. Candidates will not be asked to perform unpaid client work during the application process.
Cereus Solutions provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application, interview and training process.
Pay: $56,688.03 - $168,269.45 per year
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Remote