Talent Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Employment Type:  Intern 

Division:  Human Resources 

Department:  Talent Development 

Salary Range: $23-$28/Hour 

The HR Talent Development Intern supports the coordination and delivery of employee training and development programs. This role offers hands-on experience in program preparation, resource identification, and cross-departmental collaboration to advance talent development initiatives within a dynamic organizational environment. 

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Assist in the coordination and execution of training events and talent development programs. 

• Support instructional design by contributing to the creation, testing, and refinement of course content. 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to align training initiatives with business needs. 

• Maintain and update the learning management system (CCUonline), including scheduling sessions, tracking completions, and building learning modules. 

• Coordinate program logistics such as room reservations, course communications, calendar invites, pre/post-work materials, and evaluation surveys. 

• Monitor workshop enrollments, manage waitlists, and schedule additional sessions as needed to maximize participation. 

• Prepare training environments by setting up rooms and ensuring necessary supplies (e.g., flip charts, markers) are available and organized. 

• Maintain a directory of external training providers, gather feedback on existing partners, and research potential new vendors. 

• Assist in the evaluation and continuous improvement of training programs based on participant feedback and performance data. 

• Support onboarding and orientation processes, ensuring a consistent and engaging experience for new hires. 

• Organize and update curriculum content, training records, and resource materials. 

• Partner with team members on special projects and talent development initiatives as assigned. 

Key Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly convey information to team members, clients, and stakeholders. 

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through. 

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. 

• Quick adaptability to new systems, shifting priorities, and evolving environments. 

• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills. 

• Customer service-oriented mindset with professionalism in engaging employees and facilitators. 

• Initiative and problem-solving ability to support continuous improvement. 

• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information. 

• Comfortable with virtual collaboration and digital communication tools. 

Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). 

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as CCUonline; knowledge of Camtasia or Articulate/Storyline is a plus. 

• Basic project management skills to assist with coordinating multiple training initiatives. 

• Analytical skills to evaluate training effectiveness and support reporting. 

• Experience or aptitude for managing training progress tracking and learning systems. 

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and external vendors.