Instructional Designer Intern

Digi-Key Electronics; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

DigiKey is seeking an Instructional Designer intern to develop training curricula and materials across employee learning programs. The role combines classroom, virtual, and eLearning delivery with collaboration across subject matter experts and internal stakeholders.

The internship is located at DigiKey’s headquarters in Thief River Falls, MN with regular on-site attendance and local housing provided for interns. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in instructional design or related field.
• Ability to use instructional materials and resources effectively.
• Critical-thinking and clear verbal/written communication.
• Deep understanding of instructional design models and adult learning theories.
• Strong curriculum-planning skills and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create immersive educational experiences for DigiKey audiences.
• Apply core instructional design principles to maximize learning outcomes.
• Develop curricula and programs for in-person, virtual and eLearning formats.
• Collaborate with SMEs, vendors and internal stakeholders on curriculum design.
• Plan and coordinate skills assessments and training; monitor learning objectives.
• Research and implement new instructional technologies in classroom and virtual instruction.

Skills

Critical-thinking

Verbal and written communication

Instructional materials usage

Instructional design models

Curriculum planning

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in instructional design or related field

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Outlook

Workday LMS

Articulate

Job description

DigiKey

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

Position Overview

The Instructional Designer intern is responsible for developing training curriculum and materials for targeted functional areas by creating, delivering, and overseeing educational materials for employee and career training and development. The Instructional Designer intern utilizes their foundational understanding of instructional design models to produce impactful, measurable results, while fostering a collaborative and productive learning environment that captures the audience’s attention and helps them meet their development goals. This is a hybrid or essential onsite role, which will require onsite attendance. This internship is located in DigiKey’s corporate headquarters in Thief River Falls, MN and will require regular onsite attendance. Local housing is provided for interns.

Responsibilities

Create immersive educational experiences for DigiKey audiences Apply core instructional design principles and theories to maximize learning Plan, organize and develop training curricula, materials and programs, for in-person, virtual and eLearning training programs Collaborate with subject matter experts, vendors, and internal stakeholders for curriculum design Plan and coordinate skills assessments and training Assess and update learning objectives, developing and monitoring metrics for evaluating training, and development effectiveness Research and implement new technologies into classroom and virtual instruction Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

A rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing a degree in instructional design, learning experience design (LXD), educational technology, educational psychology or related field. Ability to use instructional materials and resources effectively Critical-thinking skills Concrete verbal and written communication skills In-depth understanding of instructional design models and adult learning theories Clear and effective curriculum-planning skills Ability to navigate difficult and complex problems with professionalism Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

Strong project management skills.

Tools/Systems/Software

Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and Outlook Learning management systems, preferably Workday Proficiency in course development software, preferably Articulate

Physical Requirements

Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is determined based on a candidate’s relevant experience and their most recently completed year of undergraduate education and/or the graduate program (Masters/PhD) they are pursuing. For undergraduate applicants, the base pay range is $21.00 to $23.00. For graduate applicants, the base pay rate is $26.00 for applicants pursuing a Masters degree and $29.00 for those pursuing a PhD.

Authorization and Eligibility

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [e-mail].

Company Culture

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal DigiKey has always believed our employees are the greatest reason for our company's continued success and exceptional service. Our employees are hardworking, talented, motivated, dedicated, agile, generous, and humble. In addition to offering an industry-leading benefits package, a sense of community, and job security, we’re committed to providing career development opportunities with the hands-on training and resources to take you anywhere you want to go. DigiKey is growing fast. Come see how you can grow with us.