Learning Experience Designer Intern

Sentry University is our centralized learning organization with a vision to inspire associate potential through learning for fulfilling work, career, and life and distinguish Sentry in the insurance industry and beyond. We create innovative solutions to weave learning into the very fabric of Sentry, creating deep roots in our business and communities.

The intent of this internship is to expose a qualified undergraduate candidate to a career path within the realm of adult learning and instructional design. The SentryU Instructional Design intern will learn about approaches to design innovative learning solutions for associates by creating meaningful learning experiences. The intern will work as a part of a project team to analyze learning needs and execute all phases of the project including design, development, implementation, and evaluation.

What You’ll Do

Duties of the SentryU Instructional Design intern will include providing input for the development of course content. With guidance, the intern will develop and enhance assigned features of learning experiences, ensure course materials are current and relevant to learning needs and leverage technology while gaining understanding of adult learning theories and approaches.  

You will also:

• Recognize how to apply adult learning principles in asset design

• Write and proof draft learning content

• Leverage and participate in peer reviews of developed content

• Develop understanding of how to use software and systems to enhance the learner experience.

• Assist the SentryU team with gathering and reporting of learning metrics

• Support the implementation of the learning management system

Additionally Long-Term

• Develop and curate curricula, learning campaigns, programs and paths.

• Conceptualize, design and produce learning assets and solutions that incorporate strategies, interactive, and engaging techniques, assessments and visual elements to support business intiatives.

• Develop expertise in learning software platforms and research emerging technologies.

• Create measurement tools and capabilities that provide insight into the learning asset utilization and impact.

What it Takes

In order to be eligible for this elite opportunity you must meet the following criteria:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree emphasis in instructional design, adult learning, or related fields.

• Obtain a minimum in-major GPA of 3.00

• Graduating in Fall of 2026 or Spring of 2027

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere

• Experience with learning modalities is preferred.

• Customer oriented

• Organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to set priorities, adjust priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a fast paced environment.

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Sentry does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience

What You’ll Receive

• Real work experience in a professional setting

• Opportunity to unleash your talents and add value to the organization

• Exposure to company executives

• Competitive compensation

• Community engagement through social activities and paid volunteer time

• Free housing

• Free access to Sentry’s onsite Fitness Center, which includes an Olympic size pool, full size gym, racquetball court, and more

• Access to full cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch

• Convenient on-site amenities such as our onsite credit union, auto center, theater, hair salon, restaurant, 18-hole championship golf course and more!

Why Sentry

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we are one of the largest and strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

You can own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Who You’ll Want to Contact
Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tha Xiong

[email protected]

Apply online: Visit www.jobs.sentry.com and submit your application and resume

And learn more about college opportunities at: ­­­College Students | Careers at Sentry Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.