Instructional Design Intern/Co-op

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). 

For consideration, please remember to upload your College Transcript(s) [official Or unofficial] and supporting documentation into the "Supporting Documents" section of your application. 

Intern Role Summary

The Instructional Designer Intern is responsible for analyzing the audience, content, technologies, operational constraints and trade-offs when applying adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies across multiple organizational boundaries and levels. The Instructional Designer Intern will be responsible for supporting the development process for using all learning delivery mediums.

What you will do:

• Develop eLearns using Articulate Storyline and Rise 360 and/or Vyond.
• Assist with course design, storyboards, scripts, and assessments.
• Transform complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and business partners.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Interested in instructional design/graphic design, education, communication, or digital media.
• Familiar with Articulate software, or willing to learn.
• Creative, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Interested in Adult Learning Theory and workplace development.

Education

• Currently enrolled and actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or equivalent 
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Why should you join our team? 

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.