Student - Instructional Design Intern

Title: Student - Instructional Design Intern Location: Mechanicsburg, PA, United States Posted Date: 2026-09-14

This position is responsible for editing course syllabi to ensure accessibility. This involves basic HTML editing as well as progress tracking. $9.50/hour

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

This position is responsible for editing course syllabi to ensure accessibility. This involves basic HTML editing as well as progress tracking.

$9.50/hour

2026-27 Academic Year

Education Required   Education Preferred:     Experience Required

• Teamwork experience (e.g. from job, sports, student leadership, etc.)

  Experience Preferred

• Customer Service Experience
• Experience using online applications including learning management systems (LMS, e.g. Canvas), Microsoft Office, and video conferencing tools (e.g. Zoom and Teams)

  Skills, Characteristics Required

• Attention to detail

• Ability to learn basic HTML coding

• Ability to learn basic data entry/tracking in spreadsheets

• Reliability (able to work consistently and arrive on time) 

• Transparent (able to clearly communicate status and questions to instructional designers) 

• Ability to work independently (once training is complete) 

There may be specialty skills required that are dependent on the job. The expectations for those would be discussed and clarified on assignment.   Special Working Conditions   Driving Requirements

Primary Duties

• Edit HTML source in Canvas and HelioCampus to ensure compatibility with screen readers

• Communicate questions/changes when applicable

• Track progress in shared spreadsheet

• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

  Secondary Duties Other duties as assigned.

Education Required   Education Preferred:     Experience Required

• Teamwork experience (e.g. from job, sports, student leadership, etc.)

  Experience Preferred

• Customer Service Experience
• Experience using online applications including learning management systems (LMS, e.g. Canvas), Microsoft Office, and video conferencing tools (e.g. Zoom and Teams)

  Skills, Characteristics Required

• Attention to detail

• Ability to learn basic HTML coding

• Ability to learn basic data entry/tracking in spreadsheets

• Reliability (able to work consistently and arrive on time) 

• Transparent (able to clearly communicate status and questions to instructional designers) 

• Ability to work independently (once training is complete) 

There may be specialty skills required that are dependent on the job. The expectations for those would be discussed and clarified on assignment.   Special Working Conditions   Driving Requirements

Primary Duties

• Edit HTML source in Canvas and HelioCampus to ensure compatibility with screen readers

• Communicate questions/changes when applicable

• Track progress in shared spreadsheet

• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

  Secondary Duties Other duties as assigned.