Intern - Instructional Designer

Intern - Instructional Designer

Job ID: 570906568
Location: 100 Quannapowitt Parkway, Wakefield, MA 01880

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. We own and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath’s continued focus on network excellence and a “customer first” service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

We’re looking for interns who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative environment. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with team members on meaningful projects that drive results.
• Collaborate across departments, gaining exposure to different areas of the business.
• Explore and apply AI tools and technologies as part of project work and problem-solving.
• Be an active part of a supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Contribute fresh ideas and take ownership of tasks that make an impact.

Position Overview

This internship is designed for someone with early exposure to instructional design who is eager to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in a corporate learning environment. You’ll work closely with an experienced instructional designer on real projects while developing foundational skills in learning design, content development, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and update of Lightpath training materials (slides, job aids, eLearning).
• Learn instructional design best practices and adult learning principles.
• Support the building and maintenance of content within learning tools and platforms.
• Collaborating with an instructional designer and subject matter experts to simplify complex information.
• Review and refine learning content based on feedback.
• Gain exposure to learning analytics and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates should be entering their senior year of an undergraduate program or be recent graduates of an undergraduate or master’s program.
• Candidates must be local to one of our office locations. Bethpage NY, NYC, Golden CO, Wakefield MA, White Plains NY.
• Some coursework, internship experience, or exposure to instructional design or learning.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Curiosity, coachability, and a willingness to learn.
• Interest in corporate learning, training, or enablement.

Why This Internship

• Real-world experience.
• Clear mentorship and guidance.
• Hands-on project experience you can showcase in future roles.
• A supportive, growth-focused environment.

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lightpath collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in Massachusetts. The pay range at the time of posting in the specified locations is $18.00- $20.00/hour. Pay ranges are supplied in compliance with Massachusetts law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience.