Instructional Design Intern Summer 2026

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Public Affairs Intern

Location:Washington D.C. 20006

Department: Office of Government Relations & Public Affairs (GRPA)

Employment Status: Full-Time Unpaid Hybrid DC-Metro Area Only

OVERVIEW:

Established by Congress in 1974 the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the countrys single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds independent legal aid offices nationwide. LSCs mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.

The Office of Training and Technical Assistance (OTTA) supports LSC grantees by delivering high-quality training programs technical assistance resources and capacity-building initiatives. OTTA works collaboratively across LSC offices to strengthen professional development improve service delivery and promote best practices in legal aid.

The internships are based in Washington DC and will require working from an office in DC in accordance with LSCs hybrid work model. The successful candidatesmust live in the DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship.

WHY JOIN US

Please note: Due to the current funding environment and broader political shifts impacting our resources

weve had to make the difficult decision to pause all paid internships until further notice.

However we remain deeply committed to supporting emerging professionals through unpaid educational internships that deliver real-world experience professional development and connections in the legal and nonprofit sectors. If applicable were happy to provide documentation to support academic credit.

Although this internship is unpaid heres what youll gain:

Increase and refine existing training and project management skills
Learn best practices in adult learning and instructional design
Strengthen time management while working on multiple time-sensitive projects
Develop effective professional attitudes and workplace behaviors
Gain exposure to large-scale training initiatives and national conference planning

The internship is expected to run from June through August 2026 with interns working between up to35 hours per week on a part-time basis.

WHAT YOULL LEARN & DO:

As an OTTA Intern you will gain a comprehensive understanding of training coordination content management and technical assistance support within a national nonprofit organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Compile organize and maintain training manuals scripts images formatting and related materials
Support updates and content management for OTTAs Training Landing Page and related Drupal items
Maintain and improve navigability of OTTA Box folders and shared resources
Monitor and assist with responses to inquiries through the OTTA Helpdesk
Assist with planning and preparation for major training events including Rural Summer Legal Corps Training Executive Director Training and other internal staff trainings
Support large-scale projects such as the Learning Management System social media engagement efforts conference presentations and other priority initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

We are accepting applications from current undergraduate graduate and lawstudents as well as recent graduates of post-secondary institutions.

The ideal applicant must be:

Organized and attentive to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong in research written and verbal communication
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Committed to LSCs mission of promoting equal access to justice
Interest or background in training adult learning or instructional design preferred
Bonus: Experience with Drupal Canva Adobe Creative Cloud or social media content creation!

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply visit Please submit:

A current résumé
A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship and how your goals align with LSCs mission

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. If you need accommodations during the application process email .

OUR COMMITMENT:

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a sense of connection and purpose. We believe our differences drive excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole self to work. Together we are building a community grounded in openness and trustone that provides opportunities for all team members to grow thrive and contribute toward advancing LSCs mission.

LSC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Intern

Position: Public Affairs InternLocation:Washington D.C. 20006Department: Office of Government Relations & Public Affairs (GRPA)Employment Status: Full-Time Unpaid Hybrid DC-Metro Area OnlyOVERVIEW:Established by Congress in 1974 the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the countrys single largest ...