Instructional Design Intern

About the internship: 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.  

About 2100 Productions: 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. Apply today!   

MAJOR 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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 

• 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. 

• 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. 

Pay Range: $7.25 - $14.29 per hour 

Benefits: 

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.  Benefits include the following: 

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 

• 403(b) matching contributions 

• Dental insurance 

• Employee assistance program 

• Employee discounts 

• Flexible work schedule 

• Flexible spending accounts 

• Health insurance 

• Health savings account 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Parental leave 

• Professional development assistance 

• Vision insurance