Instructional Design Specialist Intern
Stewards Individual Placements (SIP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. SIP, in partnership with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), seeks one AmeriCorps member to play an essential role in expanding the online course catalog for the agency’s National Technical Training Program (NTTP).
The Instructional Design Specialist will be serving as a yearlong AmeriCorps member to assist with the editing and development of online courses, a need that was fully recognized in response to the issues that COVID-19 and subsequent travel restrictions by Federal, State, and Tribal entities. Initially, NTTP’s course offerings were only offered in-person. These projects will aid in fulfilling the needs of communities in OSMRE-covered States and Tribes. While some courses require in-person offerings, NTTP has identified several courses that could be offered online. The Instructional Design Specialist will work to set up and develop courses for the upcoming year. These courses focus on the implementation of SMCRA and environmental issues including aquatic biology, hydrology, engineering, and botany, as well as other mining-related issues (e.g., permit approval, bond release, reclamation and enforcement).
Upon completion of the term, the Instructional Design Specialist will have accomplished the redesign of an existing in-person course into an online delivery format. Additionally, critical assistance will be provided by the participant in the creation of a facilitator guide and participant guide for the course. The work performed by the AmeriCorps member will increase the technical skills and professionalism of Federal, State, and Tribal personnel while also developing the member's knowledge of training development and the subject matter of the courses.
Position Responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing course materials and collaborating with course managers and/or subject matter experts to garner feedback, current best practices, and other relevant information
- Identifying the online course format that will be used
- Researching and determining the best Instructional Design Models
- Identifying interaction/reflection points for course participant knowledge checks
- Choosing the best educational technology for the courses
- Identifying structure for testing, revising, and evaluating courses
- Creating a Facilitator’s and Participant’s Guide for a course
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Skills in content design, development, analysis, and evaluation
- Anyone interested is encouraged to apply!
Benefits:
- Living Allowance: $465/week at 40hrs/week (pre-tax)
- Successful completion of this term will award the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of $6,345
- Experience with a Federal government agency
- Place Federal student loans on Forbearance during time in service
- Interest accrual payoff by AmeriCorps
- Professional Development including: job shadows, conferences, site visits, and learning Articulate and/or Adobe Captivate
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume*
- A statement of interest (no more than 250 words) or one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.
Please do not include your social security number, date of birth, or physical address on any documents submitted with your application, including your resume.
Stewards Individual Placements does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.