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Talent Development Intern

At Food Bank For New York City, our greatest asset is our people. Our dedicated team, known proudly as “Food Bankers” represents a diverse community united by a shared mission: To empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. We’re a collaborative, driven, and passionate team dedicated to social impact. If you’re energized by purpose-driven work and a values-led culture, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary:
The Talent Development Intern will support learning, development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that strengthen employee capability, engagement, and performance. This role combines exposure to learning and development with strong administrative support, offering hands-on experience in organizing systems, creating processes, and supporting people-centered work in a mission-driven nonprofit environment. Key responsibilities include:

Help manage learning platforms (LMS) or shared training resources by uploading content, tracking participation, and maintaining records
Assist with foundational implementation of Leadership Development Program and resources
Support development of engagement initiatives, materials and learning resources
Collaborate to analyze internal talent development data and provide recommendations
Conduct research on learning best practices, nonprofit talent development trends, and tools
Provide general administrative support as needed to advance L&D initiatives

Skills:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Education, Organizational Development, Nonprofit Management or a related field
Compassionate, patient, and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with guidance
Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Benefits:

Meaningful, hands-on experience in talent development and select HR functions
Exposure to both strategic and administrative aspects of nonprofit and people-focused work
Individualized development tools such as Gallup’s CliftonStrengths and LinkedIn Learning
Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals
Time with senior executives at intern specific fireside chats
Presentation skills, present your completed project(s) to The Food Bank stakeholders

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