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Instructional Design and Technology Internship, Summer 2023

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.

Job Description

Internship candidates can expect a fulltime onsite internship program, running from June 1, 2023 to August 11, 2023.  This internship opportunity is offered in Milwaukee, WI or Franklin, WI. Internship candidates who are relocating for the summer internship opportunity are eligible for round-trip airline/train travel and mileage reimbursement to and from your internship location and company-provided housing for the duration of the summer internship program in accordance with the company’s relocation policy.

Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. After application and initial screening conversation, interns are aligned interview and be hired to a specific team at NM based on their skillsets and interests, providing exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and meaningful work. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!  

Learning and Development Internship  

As an Learning and Development Intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutual's success. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions. See below for our current list of internship opportunities available: 

Field Talent- Learning and Development : Supports the L&D manager group in the day-to-day operations of their teams. Duties would include assigning work and assisting the manager with Professional Designations support; streamline processes, working with vendors (relationship support of internal stakeholders); bringing technology in alignment; continuing education requirements. Learning Experience Design team focuses on editing, proofing, instructional design process, testing courses, functionality.

Training - Learning and Development Intern: you will provide support to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of training events and special projects. Working closely with the Learning and Development team, you will coordinate training and learning event logistics as well as provide analysis and administrative support.

Minimum qualifications  

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Management, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university 

Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: Learning and Development, Instructional Design, or Graphic Design

Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role 

Preferred skills and proficiencies 

Effective oral and written communication skills 

Demonstrated problem-solving ability 

High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn  

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Next steps  

We encourage you to apply! Once your application is reviewed, if selected to move forward, one of our University Relations team members will reach out for a call, where we will learn more about you and share internship opportunities aligning to your interests and skillsets and share any next steps of our recruiting process.  

Who we are 

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you’ll be working for a company that’s consistently voted among the “most admired” in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us.  

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We a re an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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