[CJ America] Intern – L&OD (Los Angeles)

Job Title: Intern – Learning and Organizational Development (HR)

Company: CJ America, Inc. 

Location: Los Angeles, CA 

Report To: L&OD Sr. Manager

Duration: Part-Time and Internship, Non-Exempt

Job Overview: 

This is a six-month, substantive internship designed to give you real experience ‒ not busywork. You will contribute meaningfully to live initiatives, build skills that transfer, and receive consistent mentorship from senior L&OD leadership. You will leave with a portfolio of work you are proud of and a clear sense of what a career in organizational development looks like in practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content & Course Development
  • Support the design and development of learning materials, facilitator guides, and participant workbooks for a variety of programs
  • Assist in updating and refreshing existing curriculum to reflect current priorities, including AI and digital literacy
• Key Talent Program Support
  • Assist in the coordination and logistics of Key Talent Development Programs for Directors, Senior Directors, and others identified as high-potential talent
  • Support pre- and post-program communication, scheduling, and materials preparation
  • Help track participation, completion, and program feedback data
• Research & Benchmarking
  • Research best practices, trends, and external benchmarks in learning, organizational development, and talent management
  • Summarize findings and present insights to support decision-making on new initiatives or program improvements
• Event & Program Logistics
  • Coordinate logistics for training sessions, workshops, and development events ‒ including scheduling, communications, room/resource setup, and materials
  • Support the execution of All-Staff Experiences and Leadership Retreats
  • Procure necessary supplies and manage event-related vendor coordination as needed
• Facilitation Support
  • Observe and co-facilitate select workshops and training sessions under the guidance of senior L&OD staff
  • Build foundational facilitation skills with opportunities for increasing independence over the course of the internship
  • Assist with LMS administration: inputting data, managing participant lists, and pulling reports

Basic Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or recent graduate in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); comfort with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative mindset; comfortable working across teams and with leaders at multiple levels
• Genuine curiosity about people, organizations, and how adults learn and grow
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or hands-on experience in instructional design, facilitation, adult learning, or training and development
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or HR platforms
• Experience coordinating events, projects, or programs in any context (academic, volunteer, or professional)
• Exposure to or interest in organizational culture, change management, or talent strategy
• Ability to analyze data, including quantitative sources such as survey respondents and qualitative sources such as interview respondents
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate findings and ideas clearly to diverse audiences
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is a plus

The anticipated hourly wage range for interns who will work in Los Angeles is $23 per hour to $25 per hour. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate will be subject to several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of the candidate’s experience within the job; type and length of experience within the specific industry; educational background; and the location of internship. This hourly wage range may not reflect the pay scale for interns who work in other states. 

[NOTICE: Fraudulent Recruitment Offers] 

Recruitment fraud is on the rise and affecting a number of companies, including CJ America and its affiliates. What is recruitment fraud? It is a sophisticated scam that offers fake job opportunities to job seekers. It has been brought to our attention that fake/scam job offers have been circulated by certain individuals or organizations claiming to represent CJ America, its affiliates, partners, and/or brands. These scammers may try to obtain financial information, payment for job offers, or other personal information through various methods such as email, text message, or social media. In order to identify recruitment fraud, please note that CJ America and its affiliates: 

• NEVER conduct phone interviews via WhatsApp or other direct messaging platforms
• NEVER sends job offers from free email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Zoho, etc.
• NEVER requests payment, fees, reimbursement, or other monetary compensation from prospective candidates for employment
• NEVER requests that prospective candidates purchase their own equipment or tools
• ONLY responds from an official cj.net email address
• ALWAYS makes direct offers of employment and not through third parties 

CJ America is not responsible for any fraudulent offers. If a suspicious offer or contact has been received, we ask that you contact us via the CJ America website - https://cjamerica.com/careers/. We cooperate with all relevant law enforcement agencies to take appropriate action as necessary. You may also contact the FTC or the FBI to report recruitment fraud directly. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

CJ is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected category under the state and federal law. 

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance Laws, including the Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinances where applicable, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.