2026 Internship - Instructional Design - Talent Development

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

4h • $17 - $34

About The Position

Are you pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Adult Education, Leadership, Instructional Systems Design, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, Organization Development, Human Systems, or related field? We’d love to have you join our team!
We're seeking an intern to join our Talent Development team. The team’s mission is to remain vigilant in seeking to understand the development needs across the organization and offer solutions to continually grow APL's talent and capabilities to support the mission. We achieve this by staying current on human development trends, collaborating, and applying our expertise along with internal and external resources.
As an Instructional Design Intern, you will:
Participate in the design and development of innovative training solutions to support areas such as leadership development, new hire experience, project management, and/or professional skills development.
Develop Instructor Guides and Participant Guides in partnership with other Talent Development team members using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Adobe InDesign, or other software applications.
Contribute to the conversion of existing resources from one format to another, ex: manuals to eLearning, to support creative and engaging learning experiences.
Begin to develop positive relationships with the Talent Development team and our key internal customers.

Requirements

• Are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Adult Education, Leadership, Instructional Systems Design, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, Organization Development, Human Systems, or related field.
• Are detail-oriented, curious, articulate, verbally and in written form, and demonstrate good organization, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Can think proactively, identify problems and solutions, and exhibit a high level of self-initiative.
• Are a life-long learner with a passion for helping others grow and develop in their careers.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Are able to access APL’s facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate competency in Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Vyond, Canva, or other immersive training technologies or design applications.
• Have completed coursework in graphic design and/or are familiar with visual design standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of innovative training solutions to support areas such as leadership development, new hire experience, project management, and/or professional skills development.
• Develop Instructor Guides and Participant Guides in partnership with other Talent Development team members using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Adobe InDesign, or other software applications.
• Contribute to the conversion of existing resources from one format to another, ex: manuals to eLearning, to support creative and engaging learning experiences.
• Begin to develop positive relationships with the Talent Development team and our key internal customers.

Benefits

• We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern