Instructional Design Intern

Kansas State University Center for Academic Innovation 

Job Announcement: Kansas State University Graduate Student Interns 

Position: Graduate Student Intern  

Hours: 10-20 hours per week 

Kansas State University is seeking motivated and enthusiastic graduate student interns to join our instructional design team. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining hands-on instructional design experience. Interns will develop valuable skills in course design, interactive learning activity design, video editing, building 360-degree virtual tours, 3D scanning, and more. 

While previous experience is not required, applicants who have an eye for visual design, experience with basic video editing, or familiarity with graphic design tools like Canva will be given special consideration. A willingness to learn new authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, H5P) is highly valued. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the design and development of instructional materials, including online interactive activities and Canvas content. 
• Support multimedia projects such as videography, photography, and video editing projects 
• Ensure digital accessibility of educational content 
• Utilize authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline and H5P. 

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at Kansas State University 
• Ability to attend on-campus events in-person 
• Career goals in instructional design and related fields 
• Basic knowledge of videography and video editing 
• Strong interest in digital accessibility 
• Desire to learn authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, H5P, 3D tour software etc.) 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

Benefits: 

• Gain practical experience in instructional design 
• Develop transferable skills that support your future career goals, including project management, graphic design, UX design, instructional design, and video editing. 
• Build expertise in digital accessibility and remediation 
• Acquire new skills in authoring software, including Articulate 360 tools, etc. 
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment 
• Contribute to the creation of innovative learning solutions that benefit K-State faculty and students 

Application Process: 

Interested candidates should submit the following: 

• Resume 
• 3 references 
• A brief cover letter that outlines specific interests and qualifications for the position 

Testimonials from our interns: 

“This internship was an incredibly rewarding experience. I had the opportunity to contribute to meaningful and impactful projects, including designing a 3D virtual tour, editing instructional videos, building a chatbot, and remediating courses to improve accessibility. One of the most valuable aspects of this internship was the supportive environment. My supervisor was exceptional, encouraging, knowledgeable, and always willing to provide guidance. The entire Instructional Design team was collaborative and welcoming, creating a space where I felt comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and growing professionally.

If you enjoy challenging yourself, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and thinking creatively to solve problems, this internship is an excellent opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.”

Raksa Ma (M.S. in Data Analytics, Class of 2026) 

“My experience as an instructional design intern for K-State allowed me to build upon my classroom teaching experience in new and exciting ways. The internship gave me greater insight into building accessible online courses, meeting a variety of learner needs, and developing creative and interactive course design. An added benefit was getting to work with such an amazing and supportive team! I loved learning how to use new systems and software, collaborating with faculty, and gaining so many new experiences. I believe this internship contributed directly to my professional and personal growth as an educator.”

Amy Levin Plattner (Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Class of 2027) 

“Through my experience as an Instructional Design Intern, I have gained many valuable insights about the creation of innovative mixed-method teaching materials – and their use-cases in varying instructional contexts. As a student interested in continuing in a career in higher education with a focus on hands-on teaching pedagogies, working on a team with diversity in project content helped expose me to teaching strategies outside of my educational background that I may not have encountered otherwise. I am grateful for my time on the Instructional Design team, and am excited to see how I deploy these skills in future contexts!”

Trevor Turner (Master of Architecture, Class of 2024, M.A. in Communication Studies, Class of 2026)