Vocational & MD Training Intern

Daimler Truck; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and network

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America invites motivated interns to join the Vocational & MD Marketing and Strategy team for the summer. You will help optimize training for internal stakeholders, dealers, and TEMs, while supporting content creation and communication strategy for Freightliner and Western Star vocational products.

Open to applicants who can work in Fort Mill, SC with a hybrid schedule and a May/June start.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher.
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media / Design, Business Administration, or Communications.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing, or digital content creation via coursework or projects.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of training strategies for dealers and DTNA sales teams.
• Support creation of monthly newsletter content and timelines.
• Generate story boards, scripts, and assets for online training modules.
• Build online training modules with Articulate and upload to LMS.
• Assist in ride & drive events to engage customers with products.
• Propose fresh tools and ideas to improve training processes.
• Contribute to an inclusive, welcoming workplace culture.

Skills

Graphic design

Video editing

Digital content creation

Creative mindset

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Marketing or Digital Marketing

Graphic Design or Digital Media

Business Administration or Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Articulate

Job description

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The Vocational Training Intern is a member of the Vocational & MD Marketing and Strategy team focused on optimizing training for internal stakeholders, Dealers, and TEMs, supporting both Freightliner and Western Star brands. The primary objective of this position will be to assist with content creation, implement communication strategy, and support all training methods related to Vocational & MD products. This position will work closely with Product Marketing, Field Sales, and other DTNA Training Managers to provide a superior Customer Experience.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Assist in development and execution of strategies to effectively train key stakeholders – dealer sales teams, DTNA sales teams, truck equipment manufacturers (TEMs) – on features and benefits of Freightliner and Western Star vocational products, spec’ing for target vocational segments, features and tools for truck equipment upfit and truck selling skills
• Assist monthly newsletter content timeline and development with key stakeholders
• Assist in generation of story boards, scripts and other assets for online training modules with Subject Matter Experts
• Build online training modules with Articulate software and upload on the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Assist in DTNA sales and dealer training ride & drive events to drive hands‑on product engagement
• Bring fresh perspective on software tools and platforms to drive continuous improvement for the Training team
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Must be pursuing a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media / Design, Business Administration, Communications or related field.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing, digital content creation, or related creative tools through coursework, projects, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Solid organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn across a variety of projects and business functions.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative ideas and approaches.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Preferred interest or experience with digital tools, including Canva, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Articulate

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders

Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.