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United Educators · 19 hours ago

Instructional Design Intern

Bethesda, MD

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$24/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

United Educators (UE) is a member-owned liability insurer serving K-12 schools, colleges and universities across the United States, with a focus on long-term partnerships. The Instructional Design Intern will support the Learning Design Team in delivering e-learning materials and gain hands-on experience in creating and evaluating courses for higher education institutions and K-12 schools.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, and refinement of e-learning modules, job aids, and other learning materials

Participate in research, storyboarding, and content organization for upcoming courses and learning initiatives

Build an assigned project in Articulate Storyline or Rise

Help evaluate existing courses and gather feedback to guide enhancements, including scenario updates and accessibility improvements

Contribute to project coordination tasks

Perform additional tasks as assigned in support of the Learning Design team’s goals

Qualification

Articulate 360Instructional DesignAdobe Creative CloudAdult Learning TheoriesProfessional CommunicationAI ToolsAccessibility StandardsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCreativity

Required

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate BS/BA program or pursuing a MA or MEd in Instructional Design, Learning Science (Andragogy) or related field

Fundamental understanding of adult learning theories and interest in educational technology

Demonstrate a high level of determination and creativity and ability to work independently—a self-starter

Strong, professional communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Proficiency with various e-learning tools, including Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise) and Microsoft Office

Interest in media development using the Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Premiere, Audition)

Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred

Online portfolio with sample projects (e.g., storyboards, prototypes) demonstrating a strong foundational understanding of instructional design and core e-learning development skills

Experience or interest in using AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance development efficiency

Interest or experience with accessibility standards such as WCAG for e-learning development