Training & Development Intern - Summer 2025

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s ("FMIC") Learning & Development team, we strive to give all Fender employees the tools and skills needed to rock and roll at every stage of their journey.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Learning & Development Summer Intern based in Los Angeles to join our team. This 6-8 week internship offers hands-on experience in developing and delivering corporate training programs while working with one of the world's most iconic musical brands.

This role is a hybrid (WFO and WFH) position with weekly visits to the Hollywood and Corona offices. This is a full-time, 6-8-week internship (~35-40 hr/week) opportunity slated to begin early June 2024. The pay rate for this internship is $17.87/hr.

Essential Functions: 

• Marketing training programs to employees
• Maintaining a training calendar of events 
• Developing wireframe / storyboard models for new training initiatives
• Updating existing training materials including documents & presentation decks
• Tracking training completions in our learning management system 
• Analyzing data and recommending improvements
• Facilitating training on Zoom (optional, but recommended!) 
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, or related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly PowerPoint and Excel) and experience with virtual meeting platforms like Zoom
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear, engaging training materials and present information effectively
• Experience with data analysis and reporting, with ability to track metrics and make data-driven recommendations for program improvements
• Audio / Video editing a plus

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.