The Electric Vehicle Center (EVC) is seeking a student instructional designer to develop classroom resources using the EVC’s interactive workforce development and education website. The U-M student will play a key role in developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that help students explore the history, technology, sustainability, and societal impacts of electric vehicles.

The position is for approximately 10-15 hours during the Fall semester, with the possibility to continue based on project needs. The role is primarily remote, with optional opportunities to engage in person.

To apply, please email your resume, a description of your interest and experience as it relates to the role, and one relevant work sample, such as a lesson plan, learning activity, worksheet, presentation, or school assignment. 

Please note that compensation is determined according to a pay scale that aligns with the candidate’s education and experience. 

You will:

• Review an interactive website to identify opportunities for teaching and learning.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans for students in grades 3 through 12.
• Create teacher instructions, learning objectives, and student activities or worksheets.
• Adapt activities for different grade bands, classroom settings, and levels of student access to the website.

You will have:

• Experience or coursework in education, instructional design, curriculum development, educational technology, or a related area.
• Experience developing lesson plans, learning activities, worksheets, or similar educational materials.
• Ability to communicate technical or complex topics clearly for different age groups.
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multi-step work independently with guidance and feedback.
• Resourcefulness, reliability, and interest in electric vehicles, sustainability, or digital learning.