Everspring · 6 hours ago
Instructional Designer I
Chicago, IL
Internship
Hybrid
Intern, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expEverspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions. The Instructional Designer I will work within a multi-disciplinary course production team to translate university courses into innovative online formats, ensuring quality and accessibility standards are met.
EdTechEducationInternet
Responsibilities
Use AI tools, when appropriate, to streamline course design and production tasks (e.g., generating first-draft outlines, prompts, rubrics, and revision options) and then refine and validate deliverables to meet Learning Design accessibility and quality specifications
Design and build assigned courses, creating innovative online courses that meet Learning Design’s accessibility and quality specifications and align to the standards and parameters established with our university partners
Manage concurrent projects effectively, demonstrating understanding of and attention to deadlines, priorities, and communication with relevant stakeholders
Communicate with faculty at our partner universities, guiding them in best practices for course development, honoring their subject matter expertise and preferences, and ensuring on time completion of the course according to the production schedule
Collaborate with faculty to adjust content for available delivery methods to support desired learning outcomes and high levels of student engagement, moving from a high-level course plan to a detailed course design format
Collaborate with the Creative Services team to produce and/or source high quality multimedia that aligns with the objectives of the course
Participate in the refinement of frameworks, templates, and prototypes for course design
Participate in the creation of Instructional Design team development materials, such as training, pedagogy, academic technology, multimedia production, accessibility, research, etc
Perform standard course maintenance tasks on a term-to-term basis, following established processes and completing requisite documentation
Support faculty in course revisions using a continual improvement process
Provide ongoing faculty support through the faculty help desk during the workday, in addition to occasional evening and weekend hours
Contribute to an environment that values continuous improvement, curiosity, and learning by doing
Travel to partner university locations occasionally upon supervisor’s request
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
2-4 years' outstanding work experience in instructional design, learning design, or academic technology
Earned Master's degree firmly required, preferably in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, or human-computer interaction
Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly to support instructional design workflows, including protecting sensitive information, verifying accuracy, and producing polished deliverables aligned to established course standards
Demonstrated expertise in course design principles and practices
Experience designing courses using varied delivery models and the full range of multi-media content delivery tools and techniques
Superior ability with computers and software required; LMS experience preferred (Canvas, D2L, Blackboard)
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to hit challenging deadlines while creating high quality work
Has experience leading people and/or processes to successful results
Full vaccination – as defined by the CDC – is required
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental and vision insurance
FSA
HSA
Employer-paid short-term and optional long-term disability
401k with an employer match vested immediately
A generous PTO plan that accrues with tenure
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement program
Discounted onsite gym
Optional pet insurance
Company
Everspring
Everspring develops online and hybrid courses that deliver engagement free from traditional constraints.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$63.5MKey Investors
Accretive LLC,Carrick Capital PartnersCarrick Capital Partners
2020-11-12Series Unknown· $3M
2016-01-19Series Unknown· $27.5M
2014-12-09Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Beth Hollenberg
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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