Intern – Learning & Development
Position Title: Learning & Development Intern
Reports To: Lead – Learning & Development
Position Summary:
This position will support the Learning & Development team, with a primary focus on AEO’s full time training program (Teammate Training Program) and internship program. They will also provide administrative support and gain exposure to learning programs (Leadership Development Series, Close Knit Co-Mentorship, Emerging Leaders, etc.) and AEO Academy (internal learning management system). They will have additional opportunities for exposure and support to the broader Talent Management team (recognition, onboarding, etc.) The person who is right for this position loves to come to the table with new ideas, has a strong attention to detail, enjoys planning (and attending) associate events and has a passion for learning new things!
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the L&D team and business to prepare for the summer programs, with a focus on event planning and associate engagement opportunities
- Helps to kick off and support training program orientations for internship and Teammate Training Program (in-person and virtually as needed)
- Manages travel coordination process for incoming training program new hires
- Updating training program materials (ex: program workbooks, virtual training, Google site, etc.)
- Creates a welcoming and exciting day 1 experience for incoming associates in our training programs
- Support administration and logistics of events for programs and tracking updates, as needed
- Moderates program roundtables, as needed
- Support creation and management of modules in AEO Academy to support learning initiatives
- Helps create and distribute communications for full-time training programs, and other programs, as needed
- Exposure to additional roles and tasks in Talent Management
Qualifications:
- Students are eligible after they have completed their junior year at a 4 year college or university – students who have graduated accepted as well
- Interest in entering Human Resources field
- Ability to come into the Pittsburgh office – about two days per week to start
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail
- Passion for planning events and engaging experiences – experience a plus!
- Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
- Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Google Workspace tools a plus
Pay/Benefits Information:
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
About Organization
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands: American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. We provide a welcoming and engaging customer and associate experience, and we embrace all. Merchandise assortments consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. We are a true omni-channel retailer with a global reach.
Our brands are connected under the core tenet of REAL, which is optimistic, empowering and celebrates individual self-expression. That power and authenticity drives us to create a positive impact across every facet of our business, brands, and products.
We are a company led by purpose. Over ten years ago, we introduced AEO Better World – an initiative grounded in social responsibility and giving back to our communities. Across our brands, we support a number of important causes that are meaningful to our customers and associates. We operate with integrity and a strong set of values, which is ingrained across our business and in how we treat our associates, business partners and customers.
At AEO, we believe that our associates are our most valuable asset and we want them to feel motivated and have the freedom to be themselves at work. We strive to be an employer of choice – a place where people are excited to come to work because they believe in what we do, enjoy working with each other and have fun doing it. If you think AEO sounds like a fun place to work and grow your career, you’re right!
