Job Purpose

The Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) Intern will support the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning and development initiatives that strengthen employee performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to real‑world L&OD work while building foundational skills in adult learning, training support, and organizational development practices.

The Learning & Organizational Development Team focuses on developing LT's organizational capability to effectively meet its goals by aligning strategy, structure, processes, and talent development. We do this through two main work functions:

• Managing org-wide Learning & Development (L&D) programs and services
• Stewarding internal performance and change processes that support organizational health and alignment

Learning Objectives

• Gain exposure to instructional design basics.
• Learn how learning programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated.
• Exposure to systems and applications related to training and development.
• Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced L&OD professionals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and updating of training materials, job aids, presentations, and learning resources.
• Support the coordination and logistics of training sessions, workshops, and learning events.
• Help collect, organize, and analyze learning data (e.g., attendance, feedback, surveys, evaluations).
• Assist with content management in learning platforms or shared repositories.
• Observe and support facilitation and organizational development activities as appropriate.
• Perform general administrative and project support tasks related to L&OD initiatives.

Other Duties

• Adheres to internship program guidelines and supports department needs as assigned. Completes a variety of tasks that provide broad exposure to departmental workflows. Actively builds new skills, strengthens existing abilities, and applies learning to real‑world projects and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, Business, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and take initiative

Preferred

• Interest in learning & development, talent development, or organizational effectiveness

Work Schedule & Location

• Estimated timeframe: June–July 2026
• Weekly schedule: 35–40 hours per week
• Location: Onsite / Liliʻuonamoku 1100 Alakea St. Honolulu, HI 96813

Job Competencies

• Attention to Detail & Quality Focus: Produces accurate work and checks details to ensure high-quality outputs
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication
• Confidentiality & Professionalism: Demonstrates discretion, reliability, and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively with others, contributes to a positive team environment, and supports shared goals
• Learning Agility & Curiosity: Seeks to learn quickly, asks thoughtful questions, and applies feedback to improve performance

Organization Competencies

• Alignment with Queen’s legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliʻuokalani’s story, her legacy, and the Hawaiian culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families, and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values, history, and culture, and understands their implications in one’s work, relationship‑building, and connection to the community served.
• Ho‘omau i ka ‘Imi Na‘auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement): Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Hōʻike i Nā Mana‘o Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and with colleagues in a manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action.
• No‘ono‘o Loa (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops fact‑based analyses and recommendations.
• Ho‘okumu A‘e / ‘Imi Hakuhia (Innovation): Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem‑solving.
• Pilina Hoʻohana a me ka Hana Hilinaʻi (Building Relationships and Creating Trust): Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward.
• Alu Like i ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ho‘onui i ka ‘Ike (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and belief in the capacity of others.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 25lbs pounds. Requires frequent sitting, bending, standing…

Terms and Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to LT’s policies and procedures.

Liliʻuokalani Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to recruit, train, and retain innovative talent from a diverse candidate pool. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, marital/civil union status, arrest and court record, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, disability or veteran/military status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.