Program Intern, Leadership Development

Are you an ambitious student interested in leadership development talent management and organizational effectiveness Pilot Company is seeking a Leadership Development Intern to join our team in Knoxville Tennessee for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise leadership initiatives while working alongside experienced talent and leadership professionals who are dedicated to developing people and strengthening leadership capabilities across the organization. 

In this role you will be an integral part of our Leadership Development team. Your key responsibility will be to support the implementation and coordination of leadership development experiences including leadership assessments executive coaching and leadership training programs. This internship offers the opportunity to learn the practical application of leadership development strategies while contributing to initiatives that impact leaders across the enterprise. 

What Youll Do 

• Assist with leadership program implementation: Youll support the planning and administration of leadership development programs including both virtual and in-person learning experiences. 

• Support leadership initiatives: Youll contribute to key projects such as leadership assessments executive coaching and the operations of the in-person and virtual leadership training programs. 

• Help develop learning experiences: Youll assist with instructional design participant communications content organization and engagement strategies for leadership development programs. 

• Collaborate across the business: Youll work closely with leaders executive assistants HR Business Partners Talent Management Culture and other stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery and execution. 

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For 

• Education: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources Business Management Leadership Studies Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field.  

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel is essential.  

• Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills relationship-building abilities critical thinking collaboration and strong organizational skills. Were looking for someone who demonstrates maturity executive presence emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization. 

• Qualities: A passion for leadership development a desire to learn and an eagerness to contribute to a collaborative environment. We value individuals who are driven reliable authentic and welcoming. 

Additional Information :

Why Pilot Company 

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven Reliable Authentic and Welcoming. As an intern you will see these values in action every day. Youll gain exposure to enterprise-wide leadership initiatives strategic planning instructional design executive coaching programs and leadership assessment processes. 

This is a full-time in-person internship running from June 7 August 13 2027.  Youll be working alongside our team in our Knoxville headquarters where youll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company. 

How to Apply 

If youre ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter a virtual interview with the intern supervisor followed by a final round interview with the leader of the Leadership Development team. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time