Vocational & MD Training Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development events

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets

Company social events

Job summary

DTNA, part of Daimler Truck North America, seeks a motivated Vocational Training Intern to support content creation and training strategy for Freightliner and Western Star products. You will collaborate with Product Marketing, Field Sales, and Training Managers to develop engaging materials and online courses.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Marketing or related fields, with experience in graphic design or digital media tools.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher or have recently graduated within 1 year.
• Pursuing Marketing, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media/Design, Business Administration, Communications or related field.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing, digital content creation through coursework or internships.
• Solid organizational skills and strong written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of training strategies for dealers, sales teams, and TEMs.
• Support monthly newsletter content timeline and development with key stakeholders.
• Create storyboards, scripts, and assets for online training modules.
• Build online training modules using Articulate and upload to LMS.
• Support training ride & drive events to drive hands-on product engagement.
• Bring fresh perspective on tools and platforms to improve Training team.

Skills

Graphic design

Video editing

Digital content creation

Strong communication

Creative mindset

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Curiosity and initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Marketing / Digital Marketing / Graphic Design / Digital Media

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.

• 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.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more