Bachelor Apprentice Program - Instructional Designer (January 2025)

Zurich Insurance - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lansing, MI

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Bachelor Apprentice Program for Instructional Designers at Zurich North America is a unique opportunity for individuals to gain both education and practical experience in the field of crop insurance. This two-year program combines online coursework with hands-on work rotations, allowing participants to develop essential skills while earning a tuition-free Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. The program aims to cultivate a new generation of professionals equipped to thrive in the evolving insurance industry.

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 a rising Junior with two years of coursework in Communication, Business Administration, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• No prior experience in the insurance area required, 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

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