Learning & Development Intern: Build Leadership Programs (ADDIE)

James Hardie; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Meaningful projects with business/lead

Exposure to James Hardie culture

Job summary

James Hardie offers a 12-week paid internship in Chicago designed to give hands-on experience across learning and development. You will work on an end-to-end ADDIE project, supporting leadership initiatives and the Lead@Hardie program, while collaborating with HR and business partners.

You’ll also build practical capability in instructional design, content development, and program evaluation, with mentorship and opportunities for growth within the AZEK Group family.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a relevant discipline with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete an end-to-end learning project using the ADDIE framework: analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation.
• Support scaling, coordination, and delivery of Lead@Hardie, including materials and logistics.
• Progressively take ownership of facilitation opportunities with coaching and feedback.
• Support learning needs analysis, content development, instructional design, and evaluation across leadership and employee development initiatives.
• Contribute to Grow@Hardie planning, session development, stakeholder coordination, and event planning.
• Analyze participant feedback and learning data to identify trends and improvements.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, facilitators, and SMEs to support learning initiatives.
• Assist with leadership development and talent initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Project management

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

James Hardie offers a 12-week paid internship in Chicago designed to give hands-on experience across learning and development. You will work on an end-to-end ADDIE project, supporting leadership initiatives and the Lead@Hardie program, while collaborating with HR and business partners.

You’ll also build practical capability in instructional design, content development, and program evaluation, with mentorship and opportunities for growth within the AZEK Group family.