Position Supervisor: Assistant Director of Learning and Development
Location: (Hybrid) Includes one day in the Arlington, VA office
Position Timeline: 3 Month Internship with room for extension
APHSA is recruiting interns for our Internship Program! We are seeking ambitious new talent who would like to gain experience working for a dynamic team at an innovative non-profit.
You will be able to join a team of dedicated professionals who are results-oriented and are impacting systems across the nation! You will gain hands-on experience and work on various projects. You will learn to apply your skills to develop engaging and innovative eLearning products by collaborating with subject matter experts within the human services sector.
APHSA is an association representing state and local health and human services agencies. With and through these members, we work to advance solutions that are centered on administering, overseeing, and aligning programs to provide access to food, health care, housing, employment, childcare, community support, and other key building blocks.
Your direct supervisor and coach will be the Assistant Director of Learning and Development. Your support will be the entire APHSA organization because we work best when we all work together!
JOB SUMMARY:
Major Responsibility #1 (50%): Develops eLearning modules and digital learning materials by applying knowledge of adult learning theory to identify appropriate training media and methodologies based on audience learning styles, and course content. Creates learning content for traditional classrooms, self-paced online courses or microlearning, or a blend of approaches. Maintains project plans for assigned projects and provides weekly updates to Instructional Designer
Major Responsibility #2 (20%): Assisting to design and develop engaging, innovative, and effective online course materials with clear strategies and tactics to achieve desired learning outcomes which includes collaborating with Instructional Designer on projects including approval of course outlines and storyboards, capturing data for quarterly Data Review meetings, and supporting the Organizational Effectiveness Team around learning and development needs. Assists the Administrator of the Learning Management System. Maintains and updates communication plan with the Communications Team.
Other Duties #4 (5%): Performing other job-related duties as assigned. Takes ownership and demonstrates a high degree of accountability; Attends APHSA meetings and conferences, as needed; Completes administrative tasks as needed such as bi-weekly timesheet and expense submission.
Education/Experience:
Must be currently enrolled or recently graduated from MA or MEd in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Science (Andragogy), or related field from an accredited university or equivalent experience in the field of training and development, education, or communications
Minimum of 1 year of experience, or related course work, in design and development eLearning products.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to promote active learning, evidence-based practices, critical thinking, and the use of technology.
Assisting to design activities and professional development opportunities that support instruction.
Experience with industry-standard authoring tools, such as Articulate and Captivate, for eLearning module development.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Proactive and solutions-oriented mentality
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated high level of determination and creativity
Ability to work independently—a self-starter
Enthusiasm for learning
Computer proficiency
Audio and video editing skills
Please submit your resume and cover letter along with your application. Your cover letter must include the following:
Your academic qualifications
Why you would like to work for a non-profit
Hard and soft skills
Extracurricular activities
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The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) is a bipartisan national membership association representing state and local health and human services agencies and the subject matter experts that help execute their mission to improve outcomes for people nationwide. APHSA's dedication to promoting diversity, racial equity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in how we work and support our members. It is more than a commitment—it is the foundation of how we do what we do. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and recognize that building well-being starts with creating a space where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, unique selves to work.
Building on our long-standing relationships with health and human services leaders, we focus on generating pragmatic solutions that advance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Training, Customer Service, and Administrative
Industries
Design Services, Non-profit Organizations, and E-Learning Providers
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