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Description:

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter® and the AAF International® brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries and over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 98,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety and world class operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

Read more about our philosophy at: http://www.daikin.com/about/corporate/philosophy/index.html

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.

Position Title: Instructional Design & Facilitation Intern

Location: Remote (Flexible Scheduling; travel to sites as needed)

Duration: 6 months (Paid Internship; potential for extension based on performance and organizational needs)

Position Objective:

The Instructional Design & Facilitation Intern will support the creation, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and workforce development. This role offers a balanced opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both instructional design and live facilitation. The intern will collaborate with learning and development professionals to design engaging training materials and assist with delivering interactive learning experiences for frontline, operational, and leadership audiences.

Key Accountabilities:

Instructional Design & Content Development

• Collaborate with the manager and stakeholders to design and develop comprehensive training programs and educational materials. 
• Assist in the creation of instructional materials, including e-learning courses, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, videos, and instructor-led training content. 
• Contribute to the development of interactive and engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences. 
• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theories to create practical, learner-centered training solutions. 
• Support updates and maintenance of existing learning materials to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and consistency. 
• Conduct quality checks on instructional materials to ensure they meet established design and development standards. 

Facilitation & Training Support

• Assist with facilitating virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and learning events. 
• Support training logistics and coordination for learning initiatives across teams and sites. 
• Help create engaging and inclusive learning environments that encourage participation and collaboration. 
• Observe and support experienced facilitators to strengthen presentation and classroom management skills. 
• Participate in training delivery at manufacturing or operational sites as needed. 

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Collect participant feedback and assist in evaluating training effectiveness. 
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance learning content and      facilitation approaches. 
• Incorporate feedback and lessons learned into future training materials and program updates.

Requirements:

Position Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment. 
• Attention to detail with the ability to perform thorough quality checks on instructional materials. 
• Interest in facilitation, workforce development, and operational or manufacturing learning environments. 
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support training delivery and learning events.

Benefits of the Internship:

• Gain practical experience in instructional design and facilitation within a dynamic work environment.
• Collaborate with experienced learning and development professionals.
• Build a portfolio showcasing impactful training solutions and facilitation experiences.
• Develop skills in project management, multimedia design, facilitation, and training evaluation.
• Exposure to manufacturing and operational learning environments.