Intern, Training & Development

Intern, Training and Development

Reports to Job Role: EVP, HR

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

R/S/T/O/I: Intern

Level: Team Member  

Descriptive Summary

The Training and Development Intern will assist with the development and implementation of the training and development program for mid-level managers at Cornerstones as outlined in the Strengthening Communities 2025 grant given by Northern Virginia Health. This includes sourcing speakers, educational material, and relevant support documents. This person will assist in communications, logistics, and evaluation for cohort meetings. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Program Development

• Formulate training outlines and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods, such as, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, meetings, and workshops.
• Select or develop training aids including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
• Assist in sourcing instructors or speakers.
• Understands and works within the constraints of grant budget.
• Creates communications and evaluation materials for all aspects of the program.
• Works with EVP, HR to develop program to last past the end of the grant.

Program Implementation

• Responsible for scheduling and communicating with speakers.
• Responsible for reserving rooms, ordering food, and preparing supplies for meetings.
• Generates agendas, necessary copies, assessment sheets, and other documents as needed.
• Manages participant communications and ensures scheduled meetings meet the needs of attendees.
• Serve as point of contact for all aspects of the program.

Program Evaluation and Documentation

• Evaluate effectiveness of program utilizing relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods
• Review instructor evaluations and recommend improvements to program content and/or instructor presentation methods.
• Produces written documentation to comply with reporting requirements outlined in grant.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Prefer on-going degree (bachelor’s or graduate level) work in Training and Development, Human Resources, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in administrative or customer services role.
• Verbal and written proficiency in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or related software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong attention to follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be responsible, dependable, and display the highest level of integrity. 

Attitude

• Attentive to constraints of time and funds.
• Respectful of staff, volunteers, funders, and clients.
• Forward thinker, considering not just today but what are the implications for tomorrow.
• Collaborative team member.

Work Environment

• The work is performed in a typical office environment
• Occasional driving of personal vehicle may be required. (optional)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regular in person interaction with the public, clients, and stakeholders.
• Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate