Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: S Orange Blossom Trail Headquarters - Orlando, FL 32809Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Human Resources
Summary
The Learning & Development (L&D) Intern supports the execution of enterprise learning initiatives across leadership development, operational training, and employee engagement programs. This role provides hands-on experience in instructional support, learning operations, and program coordination, enabling the L&D team to focus on frontline impact and strategic priorities. The intern contributes to training content development, program logistics, and data tracking while gaining exposure to how learning programs are designed, delivered, and measured within a mission-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
Time
Content Development & Learning Support
30%
Assist in the design, update, and maintenance of training materials, including presentations, job aids, and facilitator guides
Support Leadership Development Programs (LDP), orientation, and operational training initiatives
Contribute to basic multimedia content development, including video editing and visual learning assets
Prepare materials and content updates for core learning programs
Learning Operations & Data Management
30%
Maintain training records, trackers, and learning data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and data integrity
Support reporting on training participation, completion, and program metrics
Assist with administrative processes related to onboarding, program launches, and recurring training cycles
Facilitation & Program Coordination
25%
Provide logistical support for live and virtual training sessions, including setup, materials preparation, and participant coordination
Assist facilitators during program delivery and support scheduling of LDP sessions, orientation, and other learning events
Team Collaboration & Functional Support
15%
Collaborate with L&D, HR, and Operations teams to support workforce development and employee experience initiatives
Perform additional duties as needed to support evolving business and learning priorities
*Percentages reflect typical allocation of time and may shift based on business needs.
Scope and Impact
Consults: Provides administrative and operational support to L&D team members
Partners: Collaborates with HR, Operations, and program facilitators
Influence: Supports training effectiveness through accuracy of materials, coordination, and data tracking
Decision Authority: Limited; works within established processes and guidance
Qualifications – Education & Experience
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field (open to junior, senior undergraduate, or graduate students)
Prior internship, coursework, or project-based experience in training, HR, education, or operations is a plus but not required
Comfort with public speaking or presentation environments preferred
Qualifications
Qualifications – Other Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage routine tasks accurately and consistently
Comfort working with data, trackers, and basic reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across teams and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Demonstrated interest in learning, development, or organizational effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to training, HR, education, or operations through coursework or projects
Basic experience with video editing or multimedia tools
Bilingual English/Spanish
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Ability to sit, stand, or move for extended periods and lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to hear normal conversation, communicate clearly, and adjust to varied noise levels in office and retail settings.
Vision sufficient for computer work, documentation, and observation of participant activities.
Career Development & Experience Gained
This role provides foundational experience in learning and development, with exposure to enterprise training strategy and execution. Interns will build practical skills in content development, learning operations, and program delivery while gaining insight into how training supports workforce performance.
Potential career pathways include:
Learning & Development Coordinator or Specialist
Instructional Design or Learning Operations roles
HR or Organizational Development positions
Training or Operations support roles
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has provided vocational and job placement services to tens of thousands of people living in Central Florida. Through 31 retail/outlet stores and 16 Donation Xpress locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Volusia counties, Goodwill diverted more than 20 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfills in 2022.
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida directly channels more than 90 percent of its annual revenue into programs that enable individuals to secure meaningful employment, achieve their personal goals and thrive economically.
In 2022, more than 20 million pounds of textile waste and other non-compostable items were diverted from local landfills across our six-county region.
OUR ACCOLADES:
- Goodwill Scholars is a new employee benefit unique to Goodwill Industries of Central Florida. Part-time and full-time employees are able to pursue higher education via a Florida-state public university, college, or accredited technical college and trade school without the financial burden of upfront costs of tuition, books, and other fees. Employees are able to take advantage of this education benefit after 90 days of continuous employment.
- Prosperity Planning is a benefit accessible to all employees at Goodwill Industries of Central Florida. This initiative matches employees with a dedicated Prosperity Planner for one-on-one, confidential career and financial planning.
- 403(b) company match up to 4%, vested fully after one year of employment.
- More than 20 million pounds of textile and material waste diverted from local landfills in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties.