What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Engagement Learning & Strategy Intern position at Pitcairn Trust Company, LLC?
For over a century, Pitcairn has helped families simplify complexity, protect what matters most, and build legacies that endure for future generations. As the leading Shared Single-Family® office, we provide integrated wealth management, investment advisory, and family engagement services grounded in long-term thinking and trusted client relationships. Our culture is defined by collaboration, curiosity, and delivering an exceptional client experience through what we call the Pitcairn Wealth Momentum experience.
PRIMARY FUNCTION – About the Role
This internship supports the development and refinement of Pitcairn’s Family Engagement Learning Portfolio. The role is research-driven and strategy-focused, offering exposure to learning design, family enterprise, and behavioral insights in a UHNW context. The intern will work closely with senior team members on content organization, curriculum evaluation, and structured research. This is not a client-facing or investment role.
RESPONSIBILITIES – What You’ll Do
- Learning Portfolio Analysis: Map existing curriculum, identify gaps and redundancies, and improve alignment across life stages and learning objectives.
- Curriculum Evaluation: Observe select sessions and provide structured feedback on clarity, engagement, and developmental fit.
- Research & Resource Development: Source and assess external frameworks and tools; synthesize findings into concise internal summaries.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – What We’re Looking For
- Undergraduate (rising junior/senior preferred).
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, structured insights.
- Interest in family enterprise, human development, or learning design.
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS – Skills & Attributes
Clear and professional communication skills (oral and written). Curious, proactive, and a strong eagerness to learn and contribute. High level of attention to detail and time management. Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting, priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented workplace environment.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to a leading UHNW multi-family office.
- Insight into family governance and generational wealth dynamics.
- Hands-on experience in curriculum strategy and learning design.
- Mentorship from senior leaders in family engagement.
Pitcairn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, status as a parent or medical condition. Pitcairn complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. As an investment advisor, employees of Pitcairn may be subject to certain limitations on personal investment activities.