Instructional Design Intern, Credo, Boston, MA

The Instructional Design Intern will contribute to planning and editing materials for educational objects including courseware lessons, video scripts, tutorials, assessments, and rubrics on a variety of topics related to information literacy, research skills, and critical thinking. These materials are geared primarily toward a higher ed audience with occasional K through 12 projects. Other responsibilities may include conducting research on topics such as best practices in instructional design for eLearning, standards in critical thinking, and information literacy education, to inform the creation of high quality, innovative content. The intern will work directly under the guidance and supervision of the Manager of Instructional Services.

About the Position

• You will edit and QA materials for ​courseware and client projects.

• You will format content for lessons, assessments, study guides, and other learning objects in edX and elsewhere.

• You will assist in performing inventory of courseware learning objects and identify outstanding items from contractors.

• You will use tools such as Amazon Web Services, JIRA and Confluence, Salesforce, Google Drive, and others to complete tasks.

• You will research topics related to eLearning, instructional design, ADA compliancy, and educational technology.

• You will document all projects in the relevant systems.

• You will contribute to discussions about process improvement.

About You

• You are enrolled in a graduate program for instructional design, education (with a focus on eLearning), information science, instructional technology, or library science.

• You have a passion for research, instruction and education, and electronic resources.

• You are an excellent communicator and have solid interpersonal skills.

• You have experience working with/in learning management systems, and basic HTML coding.

• You can multitask and prioritize and have the ability to manage workload through effective time management with attention to meeting multiple deadlines.

• You are resourceful and take initiative with the goal of developing innovative solutions.

• You are inquisitive, curious, and willing to learn.

About Credo:

Credo (http://corp.credoreference.com/) is an information skills solutions provider that serves educational institutions worldwide. We build platforms that enable the flexible configuration of content, technology, and services for the purpose of connecting learners, faculty and teachers, librarians, and publishers. Credo promotes knowledge building, problem solving, and critical thinking to give people the information skills necessary for success throughout their academic, professional, and personal lives.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample (this can be from a school assignment) to [email protected] and use ‘Instructional Design Internship’ as the Subject.

Hours: 15-20 hours/week; flexible schedule between hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Our main office is located in Boston, but this intern can work remotely from home.

Compensation: $14/hour