About the role#
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking an Instructional Design Intern for the Employee Development Bureau. You will work with our team to create online learning experiences for our 2,600 employees. This role offers hands-on experience in the design, development, and maintenance of eLearning modules. You will work up to 20 hours per week during the spring semester, with the potential for full-time hours during the summer.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop online training modules.
- Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to organize content.
- Translate technical or complex information into clear learning experiences for non-technical audiences.
- Apply instructional design principles and adult learning best practices.
- Build interactive elements like knowledge checks, scenarios, and multimedia components.
- Review and revise course content to ensure quality, consistency, and accessibility.
- Support updates to existing training materials.
- Participate in project meetings and share ideas to improve learner engagement.
- Build professional connections with DOT teammates.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a major related to this position.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to grasp technical content and make it understandable for non-technical experts.
- Interest in online learning development and digital training tools.
- Strong attention to detail and a self-starter mindset.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new tools and processes.
- Creativity balanced with a focus on the learner.
- Openness to feedback and collaborative teamwork.
- Experience with Articulate Rise 360 or similar eLearning tools is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Ames, Iowa.
- This is a paid internship.
About State of Iowa - Executive Branch
The State of Iowa Executive Branch delivers public services through 16 distinct agencies. These departments manage sectors ranging from agriculture and transportation to public health and corrections. Established in 1858, the organization employs over 10,000 people. It focuses on efficiency and service delivery for the citizens of Iowa.
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