Learning & Development Intern at VITAMIN ANGEL ALLIANCE INC in Goleta, California

Job Description:

Position Description

Position: Learning and Development Intern

Employer: Vitamin Angels Alliance, Inc.

Division: Corporate Services

Location: Flexible. This person can work remotely from anywhere in the US or work from our corporate headquarters in Goleta, CA or our office in Chicago, IL or any combination thereof.

Date: May 19, 2025 – August 1, 2025

Salary: $20/hour working approximately 20-25 hours/week

About Vitamin Angels

Vitamin Angels (VA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, global public health organization working to improve nutrition worldwide. VA works directly with local organizations, including governments, to reach nutritionally vulnerable populations – pregnant women, infants, and young children – who are underserved by existing systems. Since 1994, VA has been delivering evidence-based nutrition interventions and providing technical assistance to reach more than 70 million women and children in low-resource settings annually.

Vitamin Angels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are a dedicated group of individuals who strive to create a supportive environment where all individuals have access to equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of background, identity, or perspective. Our efforts aim to ensure fairness and mutual respect for all employees, promoting a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Role or Purpose of Position

We are seeking a motivated Learning and Development (L&D) Intern to support our team in creating, managing, and enhancing employee learning experiences. This internship is ideal for someone passionate about talent development, instructional design, and leveraging technology to foster continuous learning.

As an L&D Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in content creation, researching and evaluating Learning Management System (LMS) options, facilitation, and developing structured learning pathways. You will also collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize our learning initiatives and ensure our employees have access to high-quality training materials. The L&D Intern will partner closely with Vitamin Angels DEI Council to obtain knowledge of DEI strategies and implement these initiatives into learning objectives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The major duties and responsibilities of the L&D Specialist are as follows:

• Conduct research on Learning Management Systems (LMS), evaluating features, pricing, and scalability to recommend the best tool for implementation (e.g., Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors, Docebo, TalentLMS, Workday Learning).
• Assist in curating, developing, and managing learning content, including leveraging LinkedIn Learning.
• Develop and structure learning pathways and tracks to support professional development across different roles and departments.
• Recommend training content for People Managers on foundational management skills, best practices for performance reviews, etc.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate training sessions using a variety of instructional techniques (classroom and virtual).
• Assist in designing a method to track and analyze learning metrics to measure the effectiveness of training programs.
• Research and recommend best practices in adult learning, instructional design, and e-learning trends.
• Stay informed on Vitamin Angels DEI strategies and partner with the DEI Council to integrate DEI strategies into learning objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level of Decision-Making

Within the bounds of VA’s mission, values and policies, and sound professional practices, the L&D Intern has the broad discretion to use independent judgement to manage their activities in whatever way will best serve VA clients, partners, employees, and mission.

Organizational Relationships

VA operates under a collaborative, matrix management model. The Associate Director, DEI & Engagement supervises the L&D Intern with respect to overall assignments and performance. The L&D Intern interacts daily with all members of the VA team. The L&D Intern establishes their own daily work priorities in coordination with the Associate Director, DEI & Engagement and ensures that activities continue consistent with the established schedule and budget.

Reports to:	Associate Director, DEI & Engagement
Supervises:	None at this time
Primary working relationships:	PO Manager PO Director COO Associate Director, DEI and Engagement Talent Acquisition Specialist
Travel required	No

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required and Desired)

Required:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a graduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Education, Business, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to compare and evaluate different LMS platforms.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Learning and other digital learning platforms.
• Experience or coursework in instructional design, adult learning principles, or talent development is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.

Desired:

• Additional HR training/certification is a plus.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$20.00

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