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Instructional Content Intern

Are you interested in expanding your professional development while gaining hands-on experience for a global company? Build your skills, expand your network, and experience Flexco.

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a 2026 summer student intern to join our Training department!

North American Internship Program

The Flexco Summer Internship Program has been designed to assist undergraduate students gain exposure to the Manufacturing Industry, provide hands-on experience in their field of interest, and develop professional skills for their future careers.

About This Role

The Learning and Development team is seeking a creative, curious, and motivated student to join them this summer! As an Instructional Content Intern, you’ll play a key role in building a next-generation training system for production employees. This internship focuses on capturing real work, turning it into clear learning content, and helping people learn complex tasks step-by-step. You’ll work closely with a Manufacturing Training Specialist to film short process videos, document complex tasks, and help build structured training guides used across the organization.

Key Projects and Tasks

• Content Creation and Editing – Capture engaging visual media, such as video and photography, of manufacturing processes and role-specific tasks across departments. Edit the content using approved software to meet Flexco’s brand and Training Department standards.
• Develop Training Materials – Assist with planning, filming, documentation, and set-up for media capturing sessions and documentation efforts. Organize raw media into draft training materials by using templates or structures provided by the Manufacturing Training Specialist.
• Learn Software Systems – Gain experience with tools like Camtasia, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and InDesign while formatting and publishing visual content across platforms.
• Organization and Tracking – Support Training Manufacturing by organizing and tracking files and version controls in Microsoft Teams and/or SharePoint.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with the Training Manufacturing Specialists, trainers, shop floor operators, and manufacturing managers to ensure the accuracy and clarity in all training materials produced.

Great Fit for Students in…

• Instructional Design
• Education / Learning Sciences
• Communications / Media
• Organizational Development
• UX / Technical Writing

Interns at Flexco can expect to…

• Participate in 10-12 weeks of our immersive internship program,
• Experience the Flow of Flexco – weekly meetings with various departments across the business to understand the importance of their role and function within the organization,
• Join bi-weekly coffee chats with members of our Senior Leadership Team, hearing about their educational paths, career journeys, and gaining advice and wisdom,
• Take part in monthly workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn networking, interview do’s and don’ts, presentation skills, and Yellow Belt training,
• And showcase what you’ve learned with a capstone presentation at the end of the summer – highlight a large project/multiple projects you’ve worked on and share your experiences with Flexco’s values.

Requirements

1. Full-time, on-site availability (40 hours/week)
2. Currently enrolled in college/university with Fall 2026 registration confirmed
3. Familiarity with media editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Camtasia, or similar)

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong written communication skills for clearly-written documentation of technical processes
• Interest in manufacturing, instructional design, or media production
• Comfortable engaging with shop floor employees and asking questions
• Experience with Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

About Flexco

Founded in 1907 in the Chicagoland area, Flexco, legally known as Flexible Steel Lacing Company, is a global, private, manufacturing company. Flexco’s vision is to be the most valued partner for conveyor solutions. The global company is a leader in the industry, and has a rich culture focused on our five values: People First , Better Together , Customer Centered , Forward Thinking , and Committed to Excellence !

We proudly support our interns with competitive pay and benefits, which includes:

• Holiday Pay (4 hours/day)
• Paid volunteer time (4 hours)
• Flexible scheduling for pre-planned vacations

Flexco is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe interns are vital to our continued growth, improvement, and innovation.

Intern pay is $19 an hour.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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