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About the Role
The New York Botanical Garden seeks a thoughtful, highly organized, and mission-driven WILD Student Instructional Designer to support Workforce Innovation and Leadership Development (WILD). This role serves as an instructional design and programmatic partner in advancing Grow in Minutes and the Sprout Library, core WILD initiatives that expand equitable access to high-quality staff learning across the Garden. The position supports organizational management objectives by strengthening professional development infrastructure and cultivating a skilled workforce, while also contributing to digital literacy and responsible AI learning.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the WILD Project Lead, Learning and Development colleagues, and internal subject-matter experts to translate staff needs and program priorities into clear learning objectives, session outlines, storyboards, and learner-centered experiences.
- Develop and revise digital learning modules, microlearning assets, job aids, templates, scenario-based activities, knowledge checks, and other resources for Grow in Minutes and the Sprout Library using Articulate Rise 360 and related tools.
- Prepare materials for live and virtual learning sessions, including presentations, facilitator guides, participant handouts, practice activities, and follow-up resources; help convert selected sessions into recordings and asynchronous learning experiences.
- Configure, test, quality-check, and publish assigned content in NYBG's learning systems, applying clear titles, descriptions, completion settings, accessibility checks, source review, and version-control practices.
- Design learning materials with accessibility, plain language, mobile use, and varied technology confidence in mind, including the needs of frontline, seasonal, part-time, and non-desk-based staff.
- Support digital literacy and responsible AI learning by incorporating appropriate guidance related to privacy, bias awareness, source verification, evaluation of outputs, and human oversight into relevant WILD resources.
- Maintain production plans, timelines, content inventories, source files, review records, and grant-supported time documentation to support continuity, timely delivery, and accurate project reporting.
- Coordinate professionally with subject-matter experts, Departmental Leads, facilitators, and colleagues across NYBG to gather content, manage review cycles, resolve questions, and ensure materials reflect varied operational contexts.
- Use participant feedback, completion information, and pilot findings to revise learning materials, recommend practical improvements, and provide program or technology support for selected WILD learning sessions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of WILD, Learning and Development goals, and grant-funded project activities.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a graduate program in instructional design, learning sciences, educational technology, adult learning, communications, human-computer interaction, education, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing instructional materials, e-learning, workshops, microlearning, or other adult-learning experiences for a defined audience.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, practical learning resources.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple production tasks, deadlines, review cycles, and versions with care and consistency.
- Working knowledge of adult learning, accessibility, inclusive design, and plain-language principles, with attention to learners who have varied schedules, technology access, and levels of confidence.
- Experience with Articulate Rise 360 or a comparable e-learning authoring platform preferred; familiarity with Storyline, multimedia production, or instructional video is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; comfort learning and maintaining LMS and digital content tools.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across varied roles, receive feedback thoughtfully, and exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling internal information or staff-related content.
- Experience in a museum, garden, library, university, nonprofit, or other cultural or educational institution, and interest in digital literacy, responsible AI, or workforce development, preferred.
Skills
- Instructional Design
- E-learning Development
- Adult Learning Principles
- Accessibility
- Inclusive Design
- Plain Language
- Articulate Rise 360
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Coordination
- Content Development
- Digital Literacy
- Responsible AI
Location
- New York Botanical Garden campus
- Remote (with approval)
Work Type
- Part-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Graduate Student
Education Level
- Current enrollment in a graduate program
Salary/Compensations
- $30 per hour
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
About the Company
- The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a premier institution dedicated to advancing botanical research, conservation, education, and horticultural display.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE