Human Resources Intern

Merrill Manufacturing Co • Storm Lake, IA

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About The Position

The Training and Development Intern will support the Human Resources and Sales team in designing and refining onboarding and training programs for new and current sales employees and other high-impact roles. This role offers hands-on experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and IT teams.

Requirements

• Must be a sophomore or higher pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Management, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Word).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing structured onboarding and training modules for new sales hires.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify learning objectives and content needs for other critical roles.
• Support the creation of digital and in-person training materials, including presentations, manuals, and e-learning content.
• Conduct research on best practices in adult learning and training delivery.
• Help evaluate the effectiveness of current training programs and recommend improvements.
• Participate in pilot sessions and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation and version control of training assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees