Instructional Design Intern

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

5d•$7 - $14•Remote

About The Position

Instructional Design interns are learning the methods and mindsets of being an instructional designer in an organization. They have completed at least 4 semesters of undergraduate work in a qualifying degree program or have completed a quality Instructional Design Bootcamp program. Interns will primarily assist with project brainstorming, evaluation sessions, course development and asset creation in collaboration with subject matter experts, which could include writing copy, audiovisual production, and basic graphic design projects. Join our community of learning design and communication professionals for the summer! Based in Madison, WI, the 2100 team has been serving God through communications for over fifty years through different forms of media, now including design, editorial, instructional design, and video production. This internship program includes community with other interns, low-cost housing with InterVarsity staff or local church members, and experience with a Christian organization on mission together. Instructional Design interns may choose to be remote or spend the summer in Madison with the other 2100 interns.

Requirements

Annual affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement
Completed at least 4 semesters of undergraduate work in a qualifying degree program (Instructional Design, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Graphic Design, Communication, or similar) or have completed a quality Instructional Design Bootcamp program
Commitment to Jesus Christ and with a heart for students, learning design, and the arts
Commitment to growing relationships with God, his Word, his people, and the church
Experience with computers and up-to-date working knowledge of at least one e-authoring tool: Articulate Rise or Storyline, Camtasia Studio, Adobe Captivate
Strong artistic sense, creative skills and technical expertise in visual communication
Ability to work well as part of a team and put others’ needs before own needs
Sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse cultures and ethnicities
Experience with or knowledge of InterVarsity, or ability to quickly understand and be committed to InterVarsity’s purpose
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn new things and think "outside of the box"
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment
Commitment to excellence
Available to work 40+ hours and to travel when necessary
Capacity for self-awareness and awareness of others
Demonstrates emotional and relational maturity
Ability to articulate ideas and think critically about culture and communication
Ability to relate well and maintain good relationships with co-workers, field staff and other teams
Ability to participate in collaborative process and accept critique from numerous people
Applicant must include a portfolio of at least two recent instructional design projects that demonstrate their strengths, style, and overall ability, including demonstrated graphic design or audiovisual production skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Premiere a plus.
Experience in user experience/user interface design a plus.
Experience with web design or app development a plus.

Responsibilities

Be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ: Seek Him and follow Him in every area of life
Grow in love for God through the classic disciplines of the Christian life
Model wisdom and maturity in the balance of family, church, and ministry life
Develop and deepen your understanding of what it means to be a Christian artist
Contribute to the creative process and development of digital learning experiences: Design and produce high-quality microlearning, online courses, and accompanying job aids and/or audiovisual learning products that reconceptualize the in-person learning experience for online delivery as learning objects or experiences
May collaborate with the Editorial, Design, Video, and UX teams as needed
May be able to contribute graphic design or audiovisual production skills, based on experience
Work with clients and the Director of Digital Learning to understand scope and purpose of assigned projects
Gather information, research, and conceptualize learning design and visual treatments for assigned projects
Present drafts that convey instructional and visual design choices to clients and the Director of Digital Learning for feedback and approval
Workshop projects with the Director of Digital Learning and agree on edits to be implemented into final learning products
Complete final output for assigned projects in necessary format (e.g. SCORM files, copy, PDF, JPG/PNG, video file, etc) and submit deliverables to clients
Develop and grow design skills through participation in training, conferences, and other learning opportunities as assigned
Stay informed on trends in the communication field and contemporary media, images, and ideas
Stay current on computer systems and other media skills
Work within and contribute to InterVarsity’s Instructional Design System and our established brand.
Work with others to find a way forward among organizational goals, stakeholder desires, user needs, and resourcing capabilities.
Participate in the ministries of InterVarsity: Provide technical support for InterVarsity conferences and other meetings as assigned
Attend and/or staff InterVarsity events, conferences, chapter meetings, etc. as agreed upon with supervisor
Contribute to the team effort: Partner with and respond positively to the coaching of your supervisor and national leaders.
Exercise creativity and self-motivation to contribute to a culture of professionalism and exceptional production.
Adopt a user-focused mindset: working with a focus on the audience and openness to audience feedback.
Work to assure order and organization of systems, equipment, and team work spaces
Be responsible for good stewardship of time, equipment, and materials
Complete assigned projects within allocated time
Work on special tasks related to the ministry of 2100 as assigned
Maintain healthy relationships with 2100 team members and clients
Provide helpful critical feedback into other team members’ design work
Maintain the organization of instructional design files and systems
Participate in team meetings, project brainstorming, and feedback sessions
Maintain sound financial status: Raise personal support at the level assigned by supervisor
Keep expenditures within budget
Develop and maintain a small group of people who covenant to support your ministry with prayer
Communicate regularly with ministry partners, churches, prayer support team members, friends and family regarding ministry with InterVarsity.