About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to join our instructional design team for the Summer 2027 term. You will work under the supervision of a Senior Instructional Systems Designer or Project Manager to create learning content. We focus on user-centered design, user experience, and accessibility to support our clients. This is a part-time, 10-week position beginning in early June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, development, and documentation of instructor-led and eLearning curricula.
- Create various instructional materials, such as classroom training, online modules, performance support tools, self-paced guides, case studies, and job aids.
- Review products for adherence to style guidelines, writing standards, and course flow.
- Ensure designs meet standards for SCORM conformance and Section 508 compliance.
- Provide feedback on materials developed by other team members.
What you'll need#
- By the start date, at least 30 college-level credit hours in educational technology, communications, User Experience, instructional design, Systems Engineering, or a relevant field.
- Superior English skills, including the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate information effectively.
- Ability to work in a multi-project environment.
- Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools is preferred.
- Experience with the full instructional systems design life cycle, human-computer interaction, or performance-centered design is a plus.
- Preference for candidates with 1+ years of ISD experience, or those enrolled in a Master's degree program in Instructional Design or Education with at least 9 completed credit hours.
- Experience working with Federal clients or in consulting firm environments is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Reston, Virginia.
- Modality: Hybrid, with an expectation to be on-site 2 days per week.
- Compensation: $23 per hour for undergraduate interns and $28 per hour for graduate interns.
- Note: We are unable to provide relocation or housing assistance. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, as this position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology firm founded in 1969. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It provides services across sectors including energy, health, environment, and cybersecurity. The firm assists clients with digital transformation and IT modernization projects.
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