Bachelor Apprentice Program - Instructional Designer (January 2025)

Zurich Insurance - Salem, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Salem, OR

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Bachelor Apprentice Program at Zurich North America is designed for aspiring Instructional Designers to gain both education and practical experience in the crop insurance industry. This two-year program combines online coursework with relevant work rotations, allowing participants to earn a Bachelor's degree while working in a paid, benefit-eligible position. The program aims to develop a new generation of workers equipped with the skills needed for today's marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Quality check course content, trainer guides, and other training materials under supervision.
• Test print and perform basic editing for imaging, accuracy, and written standards.
• Update and revise course materials with new information and references.
• Assist in creating participant guides for internal and external customers.
• Maintain flexibility and adjust project plans to meet business goals.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Business or rising Junior with two years of coursework in Communication, Business Admin, Technical Writing or related fields.
• No prior years of experience in the Insurance area, contingent on admittance into the University of Arizona Global Campus Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration program.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in the insurance industry.
• Experience in the agriculture industry.
• 2 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities or community service activities.
• Intermediate computer skills, especially in Excel.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a changing environment.
• Critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Tuition-free Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
• Paid, benefit-eligible full-time position.
• Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship.
• Short term incentive bonuses and merit increases.