Learning and Development Intern

Emerson; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

On-site cafeteria

Professional development

Job summary

Emerson in Minnesota seeks a motivated intern to support training initiatives, identify gaps, and implement activities that boost engagement and retention across roles. You will develop manuals, quick-reference guides, presentations, and online resources, maintain content, and ensure accessibility through centralized learning platforms.

This internship emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, data-informed improvements, and hands-on experience in a structured program at Emerson

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Zero years of related experience.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person at a Twin Cities location (Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s in business or business administration (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support training improvement initiatives by identifying gaps and implementing new training activities.
• Provide regular updates on project progress by tracking milestones and reporting status to stakeholders.
• Develop training materials such as manuals, quick-reference guides, presentations, and online resources.
• Maintain and organize training content by auditing materials and updating information.
• Gather feedback and revise training content with SMEs to improve learning experiences.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Learner-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Pursuing bachelor’s in business

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and support training improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in current programs, proposing enhancements, and helping implement new training activities that improve employee engagement, knowledge retention, and overall effectiveness.

• Provide regular updates on project progress and completion by tracking milestones, preparing status reports, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the development process.

• Develop comprehensive training materials such as manuals, quick-reference guides, presentations, and interactive online resources tailored to various roles and learning styles. You’ll ensure content is clear, engaging, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Maintain and organize existing training content by auditing materials for accuracy and relevance, updating outdated information, and ensuring resources are easily accessible through centralized systems or learning platforms.

• Gather feedback and revise training content by working closely with new hires, trainers, and subject matter experts to evaluate the effectiveness of materials and make data-informed improvements that enhance the learning experience.

Who You Are:

• You are proactive and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You’re adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with confidence. You bring a learner-focused mindset to your work, always seeking ways to improve clarity, engagement, and usability in training materials.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's

• Zero (0) years of related experience

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person at a Twin Cities location (Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN)

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• GPA of 3.0 or above

• Prior internship experience

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in business or business administration

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives – because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth a delivering business result.

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, and paid volunteer time. You will also get hands‑on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well‑established and structured internship program. There are also easy to access on‑site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

• At Emerson, our employees’ passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The hourly pay for this role is $20.50-$24, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.