Public Procurement Instructional Design Intern - Virginia
Internship Job Posting
Job Title:
Virginia Institute of Procurement Instructional Design Intern (NASPO)
Job Category:
Department/
Group:
Department of General Services / Division of Purchases and Supply / Virginia Institute of Procurement
Job/Code req.#:
Salary Range:
$25/hour (Undergraduate Student)
$28/hour (Graduate Student)
Position Type:
Part Time (29 Hours)/Hybrid
Dates: approx. - May 18-Aug.10 (Summer break)
Applications accepted by:
email address:
absorb@dgs.virginia.gov
Subject line: Virginia Institute of Procurement Instructional Design Intern
This posting is for an internship at the Department of General Services in the Virginia Institute of Procurement.
Location: Hybrid (Richmond, VA – Offices located at 1111 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219)
Schedule: Part-time (29 hours weekly), with partial telework flexibility
Job Title: Virginia Institute of Procurement Instructional Design Intern
Virginia Institute of Procurement – Who are we?
The Virginia Institute of Procurement (VIP) is the Commonwealth’s premier resource for procurement education, training, and professional development. Operating under the Department of General Services, Division of Purchases and Supply, VIP is dedicated to empowering procurement professionals across Virginia’s public sector with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to excel.
VIP offers comprehensive certification programs, specialized training sessions, and timely resources tailored to the unique needs of state agencies, local governments, and public institutions. Through our industry-leading courses, we help procurement professionals grow their careers and enhance the effectiveness of public purchasing.
About the Opportunity
The Bureau is seeking two Instructional Design Interns to collaborate with our team in developing engaging microlearning content that supports Virginia’s public procurement training catalog. This hands-on internship, funded by the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), provides the chance to apply instructional design principles, gain experience with professional authoring tools, and contribute to statewide learning initiatives that make a real impact in public service.
What We’re Looking For
We value interns who are curious, detail-oriented, and excited to bring fresh ideas to learning design. Successful candidates are students that demonstrate creativity, initiative, and a strong commitment to quality and learner engagement. Some experience or coursework in Instructional Design and/or Procurement is preferred.
Responsibilities and Learning Tasks:
Interns will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and the Instructional Design team to:
- Develop Microlearning Modules: Use the Articulate 360 suite (Storyline, Rise, Review) to design short, interactive learning experiences.
- Support LMS Integration: Build and publish content to the Virginia Institute of Procurement (VIP) Learning Management System, currently Absorb.
- Organize and Document Assets: Maintain project files and version control through the Bureau’s SharePoint site.
- Collaborate and Iterate: Participate in design reviews, apply feedback, and ensure materials meet accessibility and branding standards.
Knowledge and Skills required:
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with e-learning or design software (e.g., Articulate, Adobe, Captivate)
- Ability to apply design thinking and creativity to instructional materials
- Basic understanding of adult learning principles or instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.)
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a professional setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
What’s in it for you?
- Experience developing real-world e-learning content for a statewide training catalog
- Mentorship from professional instructional designers in a government learning environment
- Exposure to state-level workforce development and public service operations
- A flexible, supportive work environment that values innovation and continuous learning
- Opportunities to showcase your work and receive portfolio-worthy feedback
What you will you learn and Experience
By the end of this internship, you will have:
- Hands-on experience designing interactive microlearning using Articulate 360
- Exposure to the end-to-end e-learning development process from concept to launch
- Insight into how training supports compliance, policy, and performance improvement in the public sector
- Strengthened collaboration, communication, and project management skills