The Learning & Development Intern will support learning-content development, working closely with the Learning and Development leadership. This internship is designed for a graduate student with some prior coursework or experience in instructional design, adult learning, or a related field, and offers hands-on exposure to content development in a real-world learning function. 

LEARNING AND GROWTH 

• Gain exposure to adult learning principles and learner-centered facilitation practices. 

• Participate in course pilots, design reviews, and post-training evaluations as assigned. 

• Receive regular feedback and mentorship on both facilitation and instructional design skills. 

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND CONTENT SUPPORT 

• Work with the Director of Facilitation and Development and Learning Experience Designers to update and revise instructor-led, virtual, blended, and digital learning materials. 

• Assist in creating and revising presentations, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and assessments using established templates and direction. 

• Revise materials based on feedback and direction from the Learning and Development team. 

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
• 15 days of Vacation per year
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days per year
• 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in instructional design, education, organizational development, human resources, or a related field. 

• Some coursework, practicum, or prior experience related to adult learning, training, or content development. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate proactively. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Familiarity with Canva, Asana, or comparable platforms. 

• Interest or coursework in eLearning development. 

• Interest in human services, healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, public health, or another regulated environment.