Internship - Instructional Design - Talent Development

Position: 2026 Internship - Instructional Design - Talent Development
Description

Are you pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Adult Education, Leadership, Instructional Systems Design, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, Organization Development, Human Systems, or related field? We'd love to have you join our team!

We're seeking an intern to join our Talent Development team. The team's mission is to remain vigilant in seeking to understand the development needs across the organization and offer solutions to continually grow APL's talent and capabilities to support the mission. We achieve this by staying current on human development trends, collaborating, and applying our expertise along with internal and external resources.

As an Instructional Design Intern, you will:

* Participate in the design and development of innovative training solutions to support areas such as leadership development, new hire experience, project management, and/or professional skills development.

* Develop Instructor Guides and Participant Guides in partnership with other Talent Development team members using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Adobe InDesign, or other software applications.

* Contribute to the conversion of existing resources from one format to another, ex: manuals to eLearning, to support creative and engaging learning experiences.

* Begin to develop positive relationships with the Talent Development team and our key internal customers.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the internship if you...

* Are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Adult Education, Leadership, Instructional Systems Design, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, Organization Development, Human Systems, or related field.

* Are detail-oriented, curious, articulate, verbally and in written form, and demonstrate good organization, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

* Can think proactively, identify problems and solutions, and exhibit a high level of self-initiative.

* Are a life-long learner with a passion for helping others grow and develop in their careers.

* Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

* Are able to access APL's facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

You'll exceed our expectations if you...

* Demonstrate competency in Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Vyond, Canva, or other immersive training technologies or design applications.

* Have completed coursework in graphic design and/or are familiar with visual design standards.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors…