HR- Learning and Development Intern

Job Description

HR- Learning and Development Intern | Albany International Corp.

The Tone:
This is an internship at Albany International Corp., a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The company operates two core businesses: Machine Clothing, a leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts, and Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry. This role is crucial for elevating the employee experience by supporting continuous learning and development, helping employees enhance their knowledge, realize their full potential, and achieve their career aspirations within a global company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person

• Team: Reports to the Director of Talent Management, interacting with colleagues across various business units and functions.
• Mission: Support the evaluation, development, and implementation of employee learning and development programs and enhance leadership development curriculum.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Learning Management Systems (LMS)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Curriculum Enhancement: Lead a project focused on enhancing Albany International’s leadership development curriculum.
• Program Development: Support the design and creation of training materials and presentations for internal training programs.
• Data Management: Help maintain records of training activities, participant attendance, and feedback for reporting purposes.
• Resource Maintenance: Assist in maintaining the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure content is current and accessible.
• Industry Research: Stay updated with learning and development industry trends, tools, and best practices to suggest new approaches.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field, with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Experience: A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Skills: Effective written and oral communication, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bonus: A strong interest in learning and development, training, and employee engagement, a positive and proactive attitude, basic understanding of HR principles, and familiarity with learning management systems (LMS).