Opportunity
As part of the IDD team, the intern will experience partnering with stakeholders to assess and design solutions aligned with learning outcomes and create instructional content that supports award-winning course design. This position will support and deliver on projects, playing a pivotal role in their success. The intern will work with a team of Instructional Designers, Digital Media Specialists, and Digital Media Producers to determine learning goals and design solutions. Additionally, the intern will experience hands-on what it is like to create, manage, and evaluate courses, curriculum, and deliverables within the scope of the role. A wide degree of creativity and self-motivation is expected.
Responsibilities
- Work with members of the IDD team to design and develop engaging, innovative, and effective online course materials with clear strategies and tactics to achieve desired learning outcomes.
- Create new content and review and revise existing learning content in our Learning Management System.
- Collaborate with Media Producers and Digital Media Specialists to create interactive online course content.
- Create adult learning solutions through various instructional design methods.
- Leverage adult learning principles, considering the learner experience as well as accessibility, and adhering to ERAU standards of design.
Work Eligibility Requirements
Applicants may reside in any U.S. state with the exception of Washington, D.C., Washington, Connecticut, California, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and Hawaii, due to applicable state and local minimum wage requirements for this position.
About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
Compensation
Hourly rate: $15.00-$16.00. Compensation for this internship does not include any fringe benefits such as housing, meal plan, or health and wellness benefits.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Applicants must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Instructional Technology, Education, or other related field of study.
- Remote collaborative style; ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Understanding of adult learning theories and applications.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
- Project management skills.
Hours
Workload will be 20-30 hours per week. All hours worked must be completed during normal business hours.
Application Process
To apply to the IDD Internship Program, candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter describing their goals for the internship, one recommendation letter (preferably from one of the candidate's professors) and a copy of their academic transcript through the online application portal. As part of your application, please also provide the name, title, and contact information of three professional references.
The following criteria will be used to assess all applications:
- Alignment between student goals and internship program goals
Applications are currently being accepted for internship opportunities beginning January 11th. Candidates will be informed about the decision from the committee at least two weeks prior to internship start date.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312167. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
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