Fall Internship - Training & Development (Remote)

Sourcebooks • Naperville, IL

1d • $17 - $20 • Remote

About The Position

The Sourcebooks Training & Development team is looking for an organized, people-oriented student to support our learning and HR initiatives. You'll work closely with the Director of Training & Development on projects that help Sourcebooks employees learn, grow, and do their best work — while also getting exposure to the recruitment and administrative side of HR.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in Learning & Development, instructional design, or organizational development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, especially in content creation and data tracking
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for helping others learn and grow
• Comfort with tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and learning platforms (or willingness to learn)
• Must be a current college student (sophomore, junior, senior) or recent graduate
• Able to commit to 21 hours/week for the full program duration (9/14 – 11/21/26)
• Must be over the age of 18
• Must reside in one of the following states for the duration of the internship: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Training & Development on ongoing learning initiatives and projects
• Support the organization and maintenance of learning content, systems, and documentation
• Assist with recruitment tasks including interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Provide general administrative support across the HR function

Benefits

• Paid, $17/hour ($20/hour for interns based in CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, or Washington D.C.)
• Hands-on experience on real projects
• Exposure to the full publishing process
• Panels and networking events
• Mentorship program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree