Talent Development Intern
About STIHL Inc:
We are more than just chainsaws, blowers, and trimmers. We have a long-standing tradition of hiring diverse, talented people who help make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovation, high-quality products, and comprehensive services.
Internship Summary:
Join Us for an Exciting Summer!
Are you passionate about talent development and eager to make a difference in the lives of high school students? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Talent Development Intern, where you'll play a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of the 2025 Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp.
About the Camp: The Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp is designed to expose high school students to modern-day manufacturing. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, students will gain valuable insights into the industry and explore potential career paths.
Internship Responsibilities: As a Talent Development Intern, you will assist with various aspects of the camp, including but not limited to:
- Outreach and Fundraising: Reach out to local businesses for scholarship donations to support our campers.
- Communication Management: Serve as the main point of contact and manage communication for all interns.
- Budgeting Activity: Create and facilitate the budgeting activity session for campers.
- Facilitator Support: Work with camp facilitators to ensure facilitator guides are updated.
- Logistics and Setup: Assist with logistics and setup for the camp, including catering, forms, reporting, coordination and purchasing of supplies, creating notebooks for campers and coaches, and purchasing gifts for judges and coaches.
- Coordination of Angel Investors: Reach out to and coordinate STIHL leadership to participate as angel investors for camp teams.
- Training: Attend a train-the-trainer session to prepare for your role.
Why Join Us?
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience in event planning, coordination, and talent development.
- Impactful Work: Make a meaningful impact by helping high school students explore careers in manufacturing.
- Professional Growth: Develop your skills and build your network in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Internship Goals:
As a Talent Development Intern, you will have the opportunity to achieve the following goals:
- Develop Comprehensive Training Guides: Learn how to create detailed facilitator guides for training sessions, ensuring clarity and effectiveness.
- Professional Communication: Master the art of professionally communicating with local businesses to solicit sponsorship dollars, enhancing your networking and fundraising skills.
- Event Planning and Logistics: Gain hands-on experience in the logistics involved in planning and organizing large events, from coordination to execution.
- Training Facilitation Skills: Learn how to properly facilitate a training session by:
- Understanding adult learning theory principles.
- Defining and distinguishing between verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Demonstrating active listening proficiency.
- Grasping the significance of communication tone.
- Recognizing the importance of interpreting group dynamics.
This internship will equip you with valuable skills and knowledge, preparing you for a successful career in talent development and beyond. Join us and make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally!
Internship Requirements:
Academic Year: Sophomore or above
Area of Study: Business, Education, Communication
Preferred GPA: 3.0 or above
Software Experience: PowerPoint, Canva, Outlook
Internship Information:
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
Department: Human Resources
Compensation: $20/hour
Nearest Major Market: Virginia Beach