Summer Associate Internship (Instructional Designer)

Overview

Are you passionate about creating impactful learning experiences and eager to develop your skills in a supportive, innovative environment? Join our team as a Summer Associate Instructional Designer and be at the forefront of transforming how our department learns, grows, and thrives!

About Our Team

We are a dynamic group of learning professionals-including instructional designers, trainers, documentation specialists (technical writers) and learning solution architects-dedicated to unlocking the potential of every team member. Through creative design and strategic learning initiatives, we empower individuals and teams to reach new heights. As part of our mission, we blend technical expertise with the essential power skills everyone needs to succeed.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: You'll design solutions that make a real difference in people's professional lives.
• Mentorship & Growth: Work alongside experienced instructional designers who will guide you, support your ideas, and help you grow.
• Innovation & Creativity: Experiment with the latest tools, eLearning technologies, and creative learning formats.
• Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a team that values your voice and celebrates diversity of thought.

Your Role

As a Summer Associate Instructional Design, you'll be an essential part of our team for 12 weeks. You'll gain hands-on experience in every stage of the instructional design process-from needs assessment to content creation and program evaluation. Your unique perspective will help us design engaging, effective learning for a diverse audience.

Potential Projects

• Scalable eLearning Onboarding Module: Design and develop a brand-new onboarding experience for contractors, complete with interactive content, quizzes, and real-life scenarios. You'll work closely with subject matter experts and use eLearning authoring tools to bring your ideas to life.
• Gap Analysis & Curriculum Redesign: Dive into existing training programs to find what's working and what's not. Then, reimagine these materials to make them more engaging, memorable, and results-driven. You'll get to pitch your concepts and see them in action!
• Learning Analytics & Evaluation: Analyze course data to discover which learning experiences resonate most with our audience. Present your findings to leadership and help guide the next wave of innovative training.

The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or later.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Learning Needs: Engage with team members to uncover their challenges and brainstorm creative ways training can help.
• Design & Develop Content: Transform concepts into interactive eLearning modules, videos, simulations, or job aids using industry-leading design tools.
• Integrate Technology: Explore new digital platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS), and help us deliver training that's accessible and fun.
• Implement Training Programs: Collaborate on pilot programs and get feedback directly from learners to continuously improve your work.
• Evaluate Results: Measure learning outcomes and recommend improvements to ensure our programs are making an impact.

Qualifications

• We are looking for creative, curious, and collaborative students currently pursuing a degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Learning Design & Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• Learning theory and instructional models:
  • Familiar with ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy, and Kirkpatrick models
• eLearning development:
  • Experience with any development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, or Camtasia
• Instructional writing:
  • Skilled in instructional writing, defining learning objectives, creating assessments, scripting, and evaluations
• Evaluations:
  • Able to design pre- and post-assessments, learner surveys, and knowledge checks
• Technology comfort:
  • Basic knowledge of LMS platforms and SCORM standards

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience building training solutions that make an impact
• Mentorship from senior instructional designers and learning leaders
• Opportunities to showcase your work and receive feedback from a diverse audience
• Fun, hands-on projects that will grow your creative, technical, and professional skills

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Dr. Winchester, VA 22602

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