Instructional Design Intern

Instructional Design Intern

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Instructional Design Intern

Salary

$16.46 Hourly

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

Agency

Opening Date

04/06/2026

Closing Date

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Point of Contact

Andrea Henry, andrea.henry@iowadot.us

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Instructional Design Intern to support the development of engaging online learning experiences for employees across our organization. This internship provides hands-on experience designing and building eLearning modules, collaborating with subject matter experts, and translating technical information into clear, learner-friendly content.

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in instructional design, learning and development, adult education, or educational technology to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.

The ability to communicate verbally and in writing is a must with experience in instructional design. The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Assist in the design and development of online training modules

• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to gather and organize content

• Translate technical or complex information into clear, engaging learning experiences for non-technical audiences

• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning best practices to course development

• Create interactive learning elements such as knowledge checks, scenarios, and multimedia components

• Review and revise course content for clarity, consistency, accessibility, and quality

• Support updates and improvements to existing training materials

Participate in project meetings and contribute creative ideas to enhance learner engagement

We are looking for an intern who demonstrates:

• Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage tasks independently

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

• Ability to understand technical content and creatively transform it into learning that is clear and engaging for non-technical audiences

• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and processes

• Strong written communication and organizational skills

• Creativity balanced with practicality and learner focus

• Openness to feedback and collaborative teamwork

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience developing real-world eLearning courses

• Exposure to the full instructional design process

• Portfolio-ready project samples

• Mentorship from experienced learning and development professionals

• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and organizational stakeholders

This position is located in Ames in the Employee Development Bureau. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled; majoring in a program related to the position.

This is a full-time paid internship during the summer, with the possibility of part-time hours (up to 20/week) during the fall semester.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

-Currently pursuing a degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning & Development, Education, Communications, or a related field

-Familiarity with eLearning concepts or instructional design models (ADDIE, backward design, etc.)

-Interest in online learning development and digital training tools

-Experience with Articulate Rise 360 or similar eLearning tools is preferred but not required

Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

Address

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website

https://iowadot.gov/careers/

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