Hobsons' Summer Internship Program
Overview
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With a start date of May 31, this hands-on learning program promises 10 weeks of real-world experience.
According to the brainchild of CEO Craig Heldman, the Internship Program's mission is to offer an interactive learning environment for students to develop their talent in a professional setting.This summer Hobsons has offered that through one-on-one management and in partnership with a personal advisor assigned to each intern.
Essential Functions and Responsibility-- Instrutional Designer
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Created and updated instructor-led courseware and self-paced content such as learning management system (LMS)
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Edited instructor-led video tutorials for self-paced training
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Created and maintained online help content for assigned suite of products
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Conducted academic research on instructional design theories and propose a syllabus for instructional designer training
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Researched on and implemented technologies such as Google Analytics and Vimeo Stats for learner analytic research and help-content evaluation
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Conducted learner experience research and created learner personas
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Created index for documentation database to ensure timely updating and more efficient content management
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Ensured that all help content and learning materials adhere to corporate styles and standard
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Reviewed and provide feedback on material developed by other team members to ensure publication quality
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Minimum Qualifications
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Passion in instructional technology/instructional design/curriculum design
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Strong writing skills- technical writing skills a plus
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Strong publication design and layout abilities
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Proficient in at least one of the following (or similar) tools: Captivate, Camtasia, Screenflow, HTML5, CSS, MadCap, RoboHelp, SnagIt
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
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Sophisticated communication skills including the ability to interact, communicate, and influence within cross-functional teams
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Ability to work within a team and independently, with little supervision at times
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Multitasking, project management, and organizational skills
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Global thinker who performs well in high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
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