IDB. Onboarding Experience & AI Innovation Internship

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

IDB Group is seeking an active undergraduate student for a 2-month internship in onboarding and AI innovation at HQ in Washington, DC. The role focuses on data validation, event logistics, and developing training materials to ensure high-quality onboarding experiences for new hires.

The position offers hands-on learning in HR operations, with exposure to AI initiatives and learning-manual development. Candidates should be enrolled in an undergrad program and ready to work in a diverse,

Qualifications

• Active undergraduate student in relevant fields, graduation after internship period.
• Fluency in English with working knowledge of another Bank language (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and deliver onboarding support.

Responsibilities

• Support AI initiatives by validating data accuracy and testing workflows.
• Plan and execute virtual and in-person onboarding networking activities.
• Provide end-to-end logistical support for onboarding events and sessions.
• Design and deliver Train the Trainer sessions for onboarding facilitators.
• Develop orientation guides and onboarding materials for the intranet.

Skills

Learn continuously

Collaborate and share knowledge

Client focus

Communication and influence

Innovate and try new things

Time management

Education

Undergraduate in HR/communications/journalism/IR/social sciences or related

Tools

HRIS

Project management platforms

Designing learning materials

Job description

IDB. Onboarding Experience & AI Innovation Internship Job Description IDB. Onboarding Experience & AI Innovation Internship City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The IDB Group is looking for an active undergraduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning.

What you’ll do

• Support AI initiatives by validating data accuracy, testing user workflows, and optimizing knowledge bases.
• Plan and execute engaging virtual and in-person networking activities to foster meaningful peer connections among new hires.
• Provide end-to-end logistical and operational support for virtual and HQ in-person onboarding events and orientation sessions.
• Design and deliver "Train the Trainer" sessions for onboarding facilitators to ensure consistent, high-quality program execution.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date orientation guides, toolkits, and onboarding reference materials published on the New Hire Intranet.

What you’ll need

• Education: An active undergraduate student in Human Resources, communications, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or related fields from an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Key Skills: Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things.
• Soft Skills:Results-driven, team-oriented, inclusive, collaborative, innovative, and client-oriented, with strong self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and excellenttime managementand communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Technical skills:

• Client Focus: Demonstrates responsiveness and professionalism when interacting with hiring units and new hires. Understands the importance of confidentiality and respect in a positive onboarding experience.
• Proactive and Timely Communication: Ability to communicate effectively via email, phone, and in-person. Skilled in responding to questions with clarity and empathy.
• HR Information Systems: Comfortable navigating information systems and project management platforms. Can input and retrieve employee data and track onboarding progress.
• Designing Effective Learning Materials: Create clear, engaging, and accessible onboarding resources (e.g., guides, tutorials, checklists).

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Active student: Enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor’s) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
• First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation (“Corporation” also known as “IDB Invest”). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce (“CW”), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Intern Consultant
• Length of contract: Two (2) months
• Dates of the contract: January 16th to March 15th, 2027
• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

*Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.

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