Instructional Designer - Summer Internship

***Please make sure to carefully review the application process outlined below

Who We Are:

Prepr is a not-for-profit, social enterprise dedicated to lifelong learning by providing people with the skills and support they need to reach their full potential. Through its unique learn-by-doing approach, Prepr develops and delivers pre-built labs, as well as customized programs, that empower learners at every level.

For over a decade, Prepr has partnered with businesses, NGOs, governments, and other stakeholders to create meaningful impacts for recent graduates, job seekers and employees alike. It also offers tailored programming helping organizations foster a culture of innovation through training and development.

With 92% of its participants coming from equity-deserving groups, Prepr is designed to ensure education is accessible to everyone, no matter their background. It believes everyone deserves a chance to start a new career or enhance an existing one with skills training and work-experience.

Why join the Prepr family?

• Be part of a high performing team of critical thinkers that thrive on problem-solving


• Participate in shaping the future of work, and being rewarded with meaningful equity


• Access leadership and growth opportunities as the company rapidly scales

About the internship:

During this internship, you will be a key contributor to enhancing and building upon existing programming, as well as adapting it for new audiences. You will create content (both written and interactive), liaising with the marketing and product teams to enhance the overall learning experience, and support other teachers and facilitators while using our program. Your work will enhance the organization’s ability to deliver free skills-based education to youth and other community members.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for our product and mission, and go-getters who thrive in fast paced environments


• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously


• Currently a student of/already have a bachelor’s degree in the area of education or another relevant field


• Some instructional design experience focused on digital (i.e. eLearning, presentations, videos, gamification etc.) and blended learning


• Ability to work in a technology heavy environment and learn new tools and platforms quickly


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bonus Points If You:

• Have some instructional design experience focused on digital (i.e. eLearning, presentations, videos, gamification etc.) and blended learning or 1-2 years experience in a relevant field


• Are familiar or have experience with the AGILE methodology


• Have experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office


• Have worked in a scaling start-up or growing small-business environment

What We Offer:

• $17.00 per hour


• 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm


• Monday to Friday


• Remote, work from home

Application Process:

• Register your account on PreprLabs


• Complete your profile and upload your resume


• Complete the assessment challenge by submitting your project


• Make sure to include "Internship Application" in your project name


• The Prepr team will review your application and follow up with you to initiate next steps

***We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We strive to create a culture that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.***

Job Type: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Expected start date: 2024-06-03