Training and Development Internship

P.L. Marketing, Inc. • Newport, KY

20h

About The Position

This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-world learning and development work that directly supports employee-owners across corporate and field teams. The Training and Development Intern supports the design, development, and delivery of learning experiences that help PLM employee-owners grow their skills, business acumen, and understanding of our ESOP culture. This role is ideal for a student or early-career professional interested in HR, instructional design, organizational development, or corporate training. Working closely with the Training and Development Manager, the intern will assist with content creation, LMS administration, reporting, and project coordination while gaining practical experience in modern learning and development practices. This is a hands-on learning experience where you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute. You’ll gain exposure to training and development, learning technology, facilitation support, and real business projects that impact thousands of employee-owners. You’ll also build professional skills, expand your HR knowledge, and see how training supports business strategy and culture.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Interest in training, learning and development, HR, or organizational effectiveness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) or instructional design concepts.
• Experience with Canva, video editing tools, or e-learning platforms (Articulate, SCORM, etc.).
• Previous internship or coursework related to HR or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating training materials such as presentations, job aids, videos, and online learning modules.
• Support instructional design efforts by formatting content and ensuring quality and consistency.
• Help prepare materials for in-person and virtual training sessions.
• Assist with maintaining training content, including uploading materials and tracking completions.
• Help run reports and organize data to evaluate training participation and feedback.
• Support onboarding and ongoing learning initiatives as assigned.
• Partner with HR and business teams to support learning initiatives tied to performance, onboarding, and culture.
• Help reinforce PLM’s ESOP culture by supporting ownership-focused learning content.
• Assist on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Training & Development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed