Training Intern
Posted on 9/10/2025

Athene
No salary listed
West Des Moines, IA, USA
In Person
This is an in-office internship at the West Des Moines, IA office.
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Purpose:
Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States.What you can expect as an Athene Intern:
- Professional development
- Social events
- Networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community involvement
- Collaboration with other interns
- Paid housing option (if eligible)
Logistics:
Internships will run from mid-May to early August
These are in-office internships at our West Des Moines, IA office located at 7700 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September.
Accountabilities:
The Training Intern will support Athene’s Training initiatives by assisting in the creation, delivery, and evaluation of training programs. This role provides hands-on experience in corporate training, instructional design, and employee development while contributing to an engaging learning environment for Athene employees.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning, coordination, and facilitation of training sessions and workshops.
Support the development of training materials, presentations, and e-learning modules.
Track and report attendance, feedback, and training completion.
Conduct research on best practices in training and suggest improvements to existing programs.
Provide administrative support, including scheduling, communication, and maintaining training records.
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in Education, Human Resources, Graphic Design, Communications or other related areas
Well-rounded and self-motivated
Significant experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Proficient communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to accomplishing tasks
Preferred Skills:
Ideal candidate has curriculum development experience in learning methodology and curriculum design
eLearning development experience
Experience utilizing authoring tools such as Articulate, Captivate, Photoshop, Vyond, and Video/Audio Production
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