Internship- eLearning Specialist

What we do

Passion for Life is a non-profit organization that operates with the power of dedicated volunteers like you. We help under-resourced youth transform their passions into rewarding careers.

Our mission is to provide forward-thinking career coaching and immersion opportunities driven by the students passions and talents in a fun structured and high-energy environment. Passion for Life was created to be a high-energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career.

Who you are

In this role the primary responsibility is to support the Training Team in an intern capacity. This role will assist with developing implementing and managing eLearning programs that support our educational and training objectives. You will collaborate with learning experience designers subject matter experts and other stakeholders to create engaging and effective online learning content. You will be able to conduct/facilitate training sessions for our Career Coached remotely and in-person helping them navigating programming designed for high school career readiness sessions.

While this is an unpaid internship position there are many exciting internal and external rewards to consider.

What you gain

• Complete your professional certification requirements and school credits
• Gain valuable hands on experience in nonprofit educational sector
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved communities
• Increase your networking opportunities and collaborate with knowledgeable teams
• Boost your untapped potential and master new skills
• Flexible scheduling and potential for recommendation letters

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with creating a positive intern experience and integration with PFLs work culture.
• Design and develop eLearning courses using industry-standard authoring tools (e.g. Adobe Captivate)
• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and alignment with learning objectives.
• Create multimedia elements including graphics animations audio and video to enhance the learning experience.
• Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) including course uploads user management and reporting.
• Ensure all eLearning materials comply with accessibility standards and best practices.
• Conduct quality assurance testing to ensure functionality and compatibility across devices and platforms.
• Analyze learner feedback and assessment data to evaluate the effectiveness of eLearning programs.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in eLearning and educational technology.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for eLearning courses and platforms.
• Adheres to PFLs Code of Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Must be currently pursuing or have completed a degree in one of the following fields: Instructional Design Educational Technology or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in eLearning development or a similar role: Interdisciplinary Studies Counseling Sociology or human services related fields of study preferred.
• Must be classified as a Junior or Senior for Internship.

Sk ills Requirement

• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline Adobe Captivate)
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SCORM/xAPI standards
• Excellent graphic design skills and proficiency in multimedia software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Dependable enthusiastic and must have a go-getter attitude
• Detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word Excel PowerPoint Publisher etc)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects
• Excellent time management skills
• Commitment to collaborative decision-making and cooperative working relationships with P4L staff and community partners

Additional Information

Estimated time commitment: 9-10 hours/ week depending on needs in addition to weekly meetings and occasional conference calls.

Term limit: 4 Months unpaid/intern position (Can be extendable on mutual agreement).

Required Experience:

Intern