Instructional Design Intern

ACS • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Career and Professional Education department is part of the ACS Education Division and is responsible for the development, upkeep, and distribution of three key ACS educational programs: Professional Education, Leadership Development, and Career Pathways. The American Chemical Society is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional/Graphic Design Intern for Summer 2026 to support the Career and Professional Education team during a major organizational rebrand. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in instructional design, corporate branding, and digital learning development. The intern will contribute to the rebranding of educational assets by designing new templates and visual elements and organizing content repositories. This role is ideal for someone passionate about visual communication, learning design, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a major in Instructional Design and/or Graphic Design

Responsibilities

• Design new graphics for PowerPoint products aligned with ACS’s 2026 rebrand.
• Create new Articulate Storyline player templates that reflect updated branding, using advanced Articulate 360 skills.
• Develop a set of education-themed icons for use across learning products.
• Establish and organize a digital repository for templates and assets alongside an internal online user guide.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency and usability of design assets.
• Apply accessibility standards (508/WCAG 2.1 AA) to all design work.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming and feedback sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees