Instructional Design Specialist Internships
Instructional design specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience developing real learning materials, mentorship from working instructional designers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Education, with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, SAS, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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Title: Summer 2027 – EVAAS Instructional Design e-Learning Developer Intern
Location: Cary, NC HQ
Nice to meet you!
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
What you’ll do
Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.
Our Education Visualization and Analytics Solution (EVAAS) provides educators with powerful analytics and visualizations for reflecting on practices and planning for students’ future needs and goals. Now more than ever, educators need reliable data and tools on students’ learning and future success.
The EVAAS e-Learning Team is responsible for storyboarding, script writing, and development of virtual training for K-12 educators. Our work brings learning to life and places data in the hands of educators to support student growth and school improvement. The work we do is fun, creative, collaborative, and demanding.
As an intern, you might:
- Provide support and organization on the scheduling and timing of e-learning development.
- Review and edit scripts and e-learning modules to provide feedback to developers.
- Learn new tools and technology skills in the field of e-learning development.
- Help organize files and resources to promote efficiency and standard operating procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Degree Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s
- Targeted majors: Instructional Design and Learning Technologies or related field
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Additional required skills/qualifications include:
- Quick to learn various forms of technology
- Attention to detail
- Passion for organization and instructional design and development
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Passion for collaboration and learning
- Familiarity with the ADDIE process
- Use of Microsoft suite applications
- Experience with audio/video editing software
- You’re a college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2027.
- You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
- You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in a K-12 public school
- Knowledge of EVAAS
- Fun, collaborative, and creative spirit
-
Experience or exposure with:
- Camtasia
- Image capturing software
- E-Learning authoring software such as Articulate Storyline
- Experience or exposure with graphic design
Location
- Cary, HQ Hybrid preferred (minimum of 3 days in the office per week)
- Remote eligible
Timeline
- Internship: May 18, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (These dates are not flexible. To be considered for the SAS Summer Internship program, all interns must be available to start in person at Cary HQ on May 18, 2027. Summer internships last 12 weeks.
Perks of the job
- Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with company leaders and executives.
- Hybrid work flexibility: Our hybrid approach offers the best of both worlds, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely, aligned with your team’s needs (minimum of 3 days in the office per week).
- Free SAS programming training and certification.
- Your well-being matters. We support all dimensions of your well-being with programs designed to reduce stress and distractions so you can stay healthy and productive. This includes an on-site Work/Life Center, Recreation and Fitness Center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), subsidized cafés and more.
- We work hard, but we like to have fun, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect and engage.
You are welcome here.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
Additional Information
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com.
Pay transparency: Hourly rates for SAS internships are based on an applicant’s year in school and the role they are hired into. Rates range from $15 to $30 per hour for associate and bachelor’s-level positions and from $29 to $49 per hour for master’s and Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonuses.
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Title: Summer 2027 – EVAAS Instructional Design e-Learning Developer Intern
Location: Cary, NC HQ
Nice to meet you!
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
What you’ll do
Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.
Our Education Visualization and Analytics Solution (EVAAS) provides educators with powerful analytics and visualizations for reflecting on practices and planning for students’ future needs and goals. Now more than ever, educators need reliable data and tools on students’ learning and future success.
The EVAAS e-Learning Team is responsible for storyboarding, script writing, and development of virtual training for K-12 educators. Our work brings learning to life and places data in the hands of educators to support student growth and school improvement. The work we do is fun, creative, collaborative, and demanding.
As an intern, you might:
- Provide support and organization on the scheduling and timing of e-learning development.
- Review and edit scripts and e-learning modules to provide feedback to developers.
- Learn new tools and technology skills in the field of e-learning development.
- Help organize files and resources to promote efficiency and standard operating procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Degree Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s
- Targeted majors: Instructional Design and Learning Technologies or related field
-
Additional required skills/qualifications include:
- Quick to learn various forms of technology
- Attention to detail
- Passion for organization and instructional design and development
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Passion for collaboration and learning
- Familiarity with the ADDIE process
- Use of Microsoft suite applications
- Experience with audio/video editing software
- You’re a college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2027.
- You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
- You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in a K-12 public school
- Knowledge of EVAAS
- Fun, collaborative, and creative spirit
-
Experience or exposure with:
- Camtasia
- Image capturing software
- E-Learning authoring software such as Articulate Storyline
- Experience or exposure with graphic design
Location
- Cary, HQ Hybrid preferred (minimum of 3 days in the office per week)
- Remote eligible
Timeline
- Internship: May 18, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (These dates are not flexible. To be considered for the SAS Summer Internship program, all interns must be available to start in person at Cary HQ on May 18, 2027. Summer internships last 12 weeks.
Perks of the job
- Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with company leaders and executives.
- Hybrid work flexibility: Our hybrid approach offers the best of both worlds, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely, aligned with your team’s needs (minimum of 3 days in the office per week).
- Free SAS programming training and certification.
- Your well-being matters. We support all dimensions of your well-being with programs designed to reduce stress and distractions so you can stay healthy and productive. This includes an on-site Work/Life Center, Recreation and Fitness Center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), subsidized cafés and more.
- We work hard, but we like to have fun, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect and engage.
You are welcome here.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
Additional Information
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com.
Pay transparency: Hourly rates for SAS internships are based on an applicant’s year in school and the role they are hired into. Rates range from $15 to $30 per hour for associate and bachelor’s-level positions and from $29 to $49 per hour for master’s and Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonuses.
Let's stay in touch! Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on company news, job updates and more.
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Tips for Your Instructional Design Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers in corporate training, technology, and healthcare recruit summer instructional design specialist interns the preceding fall, closing cohorts months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to when the role begins, so new openings appear year-round. Starting your search early means you don't miss the first and most competitive wave.
Build a portfolio before you start applying
Hiring teams for instructional design specialist interns assess your work directly, not just your resume. Create two or three complete sample projects, storyboards, or e-learning modules built with tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Adobe Captivate. Host them somewhere linkable, because a portfolio of real artifacts beats a list of coursework every time.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors in instructional design or educational technology programs frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the instructional design intern interview out loud
Instructional design specialist intern interviews typically include a portfolio review and scenario-based questions where you explain how you would approach a learning problem. Practice walking through your design decisions out loud, since interviewers weigh how you think through analysis, goal-setting, and content structure as much as the finished product you show them.
Target structured L&D internship programs at larger employers
Many large companies in technology, healthcare, and financial services run formal learning and development internship cohorts built to train people new to instructional design. These programs offer structured mentorship, real project ownership, and clear conversion timelines. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 67% of the instructional design specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you aren't sorting through roles you can't take. On Migrate Mate, the work-type filter narrows results to remote, hybrid, or on-site openings in a single step.
Instructional Design Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an instructional design specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a portfolio of sample learning modules, storyboards, or e-learning prototypes built with tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an instructional design specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for instructional design specialist interns is consistent performance on real course development work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made. Treat the internship as an extended audition, deliver quality work, and ask your manager early about the timeline without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for instructional design specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in corporate learning and technology recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies, nonprofits, and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves rather than missing the early-recruiting cycle entirely.
Are instructional design specialist internships paid?
Most professional instructional design specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at small nonprofits or through academic credit programs, so read each listing carefully before applying to confirm the compensation structure.
What should an instructional design specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools used and a link to the finished work, such as an e-learning module, a course storyboard, or a job aid built in Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Canva. Add relevant coursework in instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum development. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote instructional design specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the instructional design specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Filter by work type first so you're only reviewing positions you can actually take.
What is an instructional design specialist internship at a corporate learning and development team?
Many large employers run structured L&D internship cohorts inside their human resources or talent development functions, designed specifically for people new to instructional design. Interns work on real course projects alongside full-time designers and often rotate across content types. These programs recruit early and are competitive, so identify companies with formal L&D teams and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Can international students get instructional design specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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