Web Development Intern

Location: Leuven, BE

Start date: November 2024 / January - February 2025

Duration: Minimum 3 months (15 - 35 h/week)

Job type: Unpaid internship 

Who are we?

Value Network is a non-profit organization run by young professionals which sets up hybrid networking events that form a perfect mix between work and play. We host innovative networking activities where you can learn and connect with interesting individuals in a relaxed and inspiring environment. 

Our vision: We believe that the world’s most complex problems can only be solved by working together. 🤝

Our mission: Bringing people together for the better. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Our core team: Consists of young potentials who contribute to our vision and mission in their own area of expertise. Each team member is active in one of the four departments: HR & Operations, Events & Community, Marketing & Sales and Partnerships.

What is expected from you?

As an  intern, you will participate in maintaining and developing our website which is currently powered by Odoo. You will get the chance to explore Odoo and help us use the platform effectively.

We value creativity, so your ideas will contribute to our growth. You will be given more responsibility as you progress, and once you are up to speed, you will be able to take on some of our projects and test your leadership skills.

We are looking for an intern to join the Web team who can meet the following responsibilities:

• Maintaining our current website
• Making improvements to our pages
• Increasing the security of our web page
• Improving the UX/UI of our website (both on desktop and mobile)
• Giving technical advice in regard to our other platforms such as Odoo

What are we looking for?

We are a group of motivated collaborators (but you can call us friends 😉)  and are looking for a passionate individual to strengthen our team. Ideally, you recognize yourself in the description below:

• You are a bachelor’s / master's student preferably  in IT/communication or other related courses.
• You are fluent in English.
• Knowledge of Odoo ERP environment is a plus 
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JS (knowledge on SCSS and Bootstrap is a plus)
• Knowledge of React is a plus 
• Good knowledge on Github and UI/UX
• Some experience in web hosting is a plus
• Flexible, proactive, take ownership & have excellent project management skills.
• Stress resistant & do not shy away from logistic/administrative tasks.
• You are very organized and have no problem respecting timelines.
• You can work independently as well as in a team.
• You have a can-do attitude towards challenges and love learning new skills.

What awaits you?

• An internship opportunity as a part of your academic curriculum and/or for your personal development. 🚀🌟
• Reimbursement of all transportation and lunch costs for office days.
• Platform to connect and network with young professionals. 👥
• Free access and drinks at all our events. 🎉
• Free internal workshops.
• An intense & fun experience in an international, fast-paced and flexible start-up. 
• An internship certificate & Letter of Recommendation (by request) upon successful completion.

And here's the fun part: We have a hybrid work structure with 2 in office days and 3 remote working days. To ensure that we maintain a tight-knit team, attendance on Wednesdays and Fridays in the office is mandatory. But don't worry, we guarantee that you will have a great time while you're here!

Sounds good? Click apply & send us your CV in English.

Note: We are currently accepting applications only from those that will be residing in Belgium during the internship period.

*At Value Network we celebrate diversity, that's why we're an equal opportunity organization. All applicants will be considered for a position without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,  nationality, etc. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, we are committed to providing an environment of respect and safety