Learning Management System Intern Jobs in Minnesota

Shape the future of learning at HGA - and play a central role in how we develop our people!

Locations: Minneapolis, MN

HGA is seeking a Director of Learning & Development to lead the firm’s learning strategy and capabilitybuilding efforts. In this highly visible role, you will guide the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning solutions that strengthen performance and support longterm growth across the organization.

As a player–coach, you’ll balance strategic leadership with handson involvement—shaping the learning agenda while directly contributing to the creation and facilitation of highimpact programs. A key priority is building a scalable, modern learning function that evolves with the needs of the business.

You will partner closely with Talent Management to ensure learning solutions reinforce performance, onboarding, and career development priorities. Talent Management defines the frameworks and processes - Learning & Development brings them to life through practical, effective programs.

Working directly with senior leaders, you’ll identify capability needs and translate them into meaningful, actionable learning experiences. This is a unique opportunity to elevate the firm’s learning function and influence how HGA develops its people today and into the future.

In this role you will:

Learning Strategy & Function Leadership

• Define and lead the firm’s learning strategy in alignment with business priorities.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and develop scalable solutions to address them.
• Establish and evolve the structure, approach, and priorities of the learning function.

Program Design & Delivery

• Lead the design and delivery of high-impact learning programs aligned with business needs.
• Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and relevant to day-to-day work.
• Maintain quality and consistency across programs while contributing directly where needed.

Talent Integration

• Align learning solutions with performance management, onboarding, and career development frameworks.
• Translate insights from talent reviews and performance processes into targeted development solutions that support growth and retention.
• Collaborate with Talent Management to ensure learning programs effectively enable defined talent strategies.

Business Impact & Measurement

• Define success metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Use data and insights to inform strategy, prioritize investments, and improve outcomes.
• Ensure learning programs drive measurable impact on performance and organizational capability.

Learning Operations & Systems

• Lead the implementation and optimization of the firm’s learning management system (LMS).
• Establish systems to track participation, measure effectiveness, and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure efficient, scalable delivery of learning programs.

Stakeholder Leadership & Collaboration

• Engage senior leaders to identify capability needs and implement targeted learning solutions.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and adoption.
• Influence decisions related to talent development and organizational capability.

Team Leadership & Execution

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team while contributing directly to key initiatives.
• Balance delegation with hands-on involvement based on business needs.
• Manage priorities, resources, and budget to maximize impact.

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, HR, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 8 – 10+ years of experience in corporate learning, talent development, or related roles within a professional services or matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading learning strategy, programs, or function-building efforts.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design and development processes, with hands-on application experience.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and organizational change.
• Experience designing and delivering learning programs with measurable impact.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with execution
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using data and insights to evaluate effectiveness and improve outcomes.
• Experience working with vendors and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $130,800 - $152,100 (Mid-West); $165,700 - $181,900 (East and West Coast) depending on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.

Learn more about us here.

Application Requirements & Instructions
Please submit resume for consideration.