Training & Development Internship

Training & Development Internship

Summer 2027 - May 17th through August 13th

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Level: Intern

Division / Department: HR/Training & Development

Reporting to position: Member & Retailer Education Specialist

About the Role:

The Training and Development Intern will focus on training and event management. After learning about our programs and processes, they will have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development, facilitate live training, and support the event planning process for our in-person and virtual training programs.

This is a temporary position beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. This internship is paid on an hourly basis.

No relocation is offered, candidates must be local to the Fort Wayne, Indiana area for the Summer 2027 timeframe.

The Intern may also be able to use this opportunity towards university/college credit.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify opportunities to promote training programs

• Conduct thorough research to identify potential speakers for training sessions

• Identify opportunities for training and development

• Review and edit training content

• Develop and implement online training modules

• Uphold established writing and visual brand standards in all training materials

• Support the event planning process

Education and Experience:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, organizational leadership, instructional design, education, or a related field

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and in collaborative settings

• Ability to lead projects

• Ability to create videos and digital assets for training courses

Benefits available to you:

• Valuable training and event management experience, working closely with the Training & Development/Human Resources team, speakers, vendors, and Do it Best Group Members

• Helpful mentoring from business leaders within Human Resources and other departments

• College credit

About Do it Best:

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

Culture:

Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission: Making the best even better

Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams