What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning & Development Intern position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
Overview
About us:
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about turning ideas into engaging experiences that help people learn better?
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is looking for a summer Intern to join our Learning & Development team and play an active role in shaping modern, engaging learning experiences. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply what you’re learning in school to real-world projects that will be used across the organization.
What You’ll Do:
As a Learning & Development Intern, you’ll contribute to two exciting projects:
Gamification & Learning Design
- Create gamification templates that can be embedded into training programs
- Explore creative ways to boost learner motivation, participation, and retention
- Help turn training into an interactive experience employees actually enjoy
Instructional Design & Content Redesign
- Support the redesign of existing PowerPoint training materials
- Apply instructional design and adult learning principles to improve engagement
- Transform static slides into interactive, learner‑focused experiences
You’ll collaborate with experienced HR and L&D professionals and gain exposure to best practices in corporate learning and development. Your work will directly support employees’ growth and development.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience with real L&D projects used across the organization
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced HR and learning professionals
- Practical exposure to adult learning theory, instructional design, and gamification
- A portfolio-worthy experience that strengthens your career in L&D, HR, or education
Qualifications
- Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Education, Human Resources, Marketing
- Creative mindset with an eye for visual design and learner engagement
- Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint (experience with digital learning tools is a plus!)
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills
Ready to make learning more engaging?
Apply now and help us transform the way people learn at work.