Search Engine Optimization Intern

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more. The company was recently named by Built In Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com's list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Search Engine Optimization Intern to join our team for an 8-12 week, in-person internship program at our Des Plaines, IL office. This immersive SEO internship is structured like a bootcamp to provide hands-on training, direct mentorship, and real project experience for students and early-career professionals interested in agency-level SEO.

Responsibilities:

• Learn SEO fundamentals, including crawling, indexing, search intent, and on-page optimization
• Receive guided onboarding and training in professional SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, and AHREFs
• Assist with live SEO audits, technical reviews, and optimization projects alongside SEO Specialists
• Support basic SEO tasks such as metadata updates, internal linking improvements, and image alt text enhancements
• Participate in collaborative group projects and shadow real client strategy sessions
• Gain exposure to content workflows including keyword research and SEO content briefs
• Contribute to backlink research, competitive link analysis, and introductory link building
• Learn how to package insights for SEO reporting and client-facing presentations
• Complete a capstone audit and strategy presentation with feedback from SEO leadership
• Participate in peer review sessions, mentorship meetings, and an end-of-program networking event

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Interest in the digital marketing industry and foundational SEO concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines
• Must be able to work in-person at our Des Plaines, IL office, approximately 20-25 hours/week
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance.

The U.S.-based internship hourly pay is $15 - $18/hour. Interns who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and may be considered for future full-time opportunities at Americaneagle.com.