Have creative ideas for Instant Challenges? Destination Imagination (DI) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to join our Instant Challenge Development team! This is your chance to make a direct impact on DI’s mission to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in students around the world. As an Instant Challenge Developer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the engaging, high-quality experiences that make the DI Challenge Experience such a unique program.
We’re calling on educators, artists, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, parents, and other imaginative minds to help us craft innovative Instant Challenges for future participants. Whether you’re a seasoned DI volunteer or new to the program, this is an incredible opportunity to channel your creativity into meaningful work that benefits students globally.
Timeline:
The Instant Challenge Development process begins in the spring and continues through the summer. It culminates in Instant Challenge Testing, which will be scheduled at a later date.
Experience:
No previous experience necessary. We welcome new applicants!
Requirements:
- You must be 21 years of age or older on or before April 1, 2026.
- You must be able to fully participate in the development process, including Instant Challenge Testing.
Important Notes:
- All parts of the application must be submitted at the same time.
- If selected, you must not be a Team Manager during the 2026-27, 2027-28, or 2028-29 seasons.
- Applications are due by April 1, 2026.
Writing Sample:
To be considered for the Instant Challenge Development team, you’ll need to submit your best sample Instant Challenge. This sample:
- Must be no longer than one page.
- Should demonstrate your Challenge writing style and ability.
- Must be submitted in English as a PDF attachment.
- Can be of any type: Performance-Based, Task-Based, or a combination of the two. While you should follow a format similar to our example Instant Challenges, it doesn’t need to match exactly. You can find example Instant Challenges here.
Once we have received all of the submissions, the Educational Experiences Team at Destination Imagination will review each submission individually and put together the Instant Challenge Development team. We will notify selected Instant Challenge Development team members by the end of April. Please note that becoming an Instant Challenge Developer is a multi-year commitment. You will be expected to develop Challenges for at least the next 3 years if you are chosen.
Application:
This is your moment to shine! Share your ideas and creativity by applying to become an Instant Challenge Developer. Click here to fill out the Instant Challenge Developer application. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!
Looking for other ways to get involved?
Applications are now open for the Score Room Team! And look out for the Team Challenge Dissector application in July.
