Talent Development and Vocational Training Intern (Spring 2027)

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

About the role

This position provides operational support for both Vocational Training and Talent Development programs. The role will interface with a variety of associates and managers in various departments throughout Plant Spartanburg, utilize various computer applications, handle daily communications, lead projects, and attend regular meetings. The position is open for an intern (one rotation) or for someone that wants to commit as a co-op (three rotations, alternating with school terms).

Responsibilities

• Talent Development Programs (TDP)
  • Support onboarding activities
  • Support Steering committee meetings
  • Attend Talent Development Program virtual workshops and in-person workshops
  • Create weekly Development Program newsletter
  • Create, oversee, and communicate weekly activities (e.g., Peer Driven Plant Tours)
  • Event coordination: Roundel awards
  • Conduct surveys: data analysis, seeking input, and creating feedback reports
  • Provide input for continuous improvements
• Vocational Training
  • Recruit for Vocational Talent Programs: schedule, attend, and manage recruiting and program events
  • Schedule interviews with new Scholar applicants and follow up with next steps
  • Prepare and participate in career fairs
  • Maintain inventory of recruiting giveaways and program event suppliers; manage ordering process for items
  • Maintain and lead the process for onboarding Vocational Talent Program participants
  • Attend workshops and meetings that support the continuous improvement process for Vocational Talent Programs
• Assignment Projects
  • Roundel awards
  • Peer Driven Plant Tours
  • Plan and coordinate annual Scholar Graduation Ceremony (May)
  • Plan and coordinate the application process for the Scholar Program (February – May)

Qualifications

• Project planning and management
• Event management
• Time management
• Administrative and organization skills
• Marketing skills
• Analysis skills
• Computer skills
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at the time of application
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week)
• Transfer students must have a GPA from their current university
• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcript
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term

Training classes and performance feedback will be provided to assist with the student’s development of communication skills, project planning and management skills, and leadership competencies.

Schedule

Work term dates: January 11th – May 14th, 2027 (full-time, 40 hours per week).