SEO Intern

Veterans United•Lenexa, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an SEO Intern on our Marketing team, you’ll get hands-on experience shaping and improving our organic search strategy. You’ll dig into SEO audits, uncover opportunities, and help ensure our websites and content meet modern SEO standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, can work independently, and wants to see their work directly impact performance and visibility. You’ll collaborate with teams across Marketing, Content, and Editorial while owning meaningful SEO initiatives that drive measurable results. The internship is located in Columbia, Missouri, a city consistently ranked among the best places to live and top 25 for young professionals. With sports, trails, and plenty of local culture, it’s the perfect backdrop for your summer experience.

Requirements

Translatable skills and relevant expertise.
Ability to adapt easily when priorities shift and stay focused in a fast-moving environment.
Comfort working independently and taking ownership of complex tasks.
Clear and confident communication, both in writing and in conversation.
Ability to thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working across teams.
Strong customer-first mindset.
Curiosity and strong problem-solving skills.
Sharp eye for detail and care deeply about quality.
Consistency and reliability in getting the job done.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, or similar platforms.
Prior exposure to digital marketing or SEO concepts.
A basic understanding of HTML and how websites are structured.
Familiarity with offsite SEO strategies such as link building, online reputation management, or community engagement.
Interest in how AI and large language models can improve workflows and influence the future of SEO.

Responsibilities

Conducting in-depth SEO audits, including content, on-page, technical, competitor, link, local, and offsite reputation analysis.
Turning SEO insights into clear, actionable recommendations and helping execute against them.
Evaluating content at a high level to determine if it is helpful, unique, trustworthy, and genuinely useful for users.
Partnering with stakeholders to plan and execute SEO initiatives that align with business goals.
Serving as the connector between outlines, editorial teams, and freelance writers to support SEO-driven content production.
Applying SEO best practices to real-world challenges and adjusting strategies based on performance.
Pitching in wherever needed to help strengthen the team and culture, excluding licensed activity.