WHO WE ARE: Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100 carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders. WHO YOU ARE: As a Learning & Development Intern, you are an enthusiastic and proactive learner with effective communication skills and a growth mindset. You excel in crafting clear, concise messages and delivering ideas effectively, whether through written materials or verbal presentations. You actively listen to understand and address needs, ensuring meaningful connections with others. You demonstrate resilience and a commitment to your development while showing aptitude for curriculum creation, instructional design, and evaluating learning outcomes. You thrive in a dynamic environment, welcome feedback, and enjoy contributing to team efforts with creativity and attention to detail. Your ability to approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset ensures you deliver impactful and engaging learning experiences. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Communication: Develop skills in providing clear feedback, refining your written and verbal communication abilities, and practicing active listening techniques to foster collaboration. Growth Mindset: Build resilience and adopt a proactive approach to personal and professional development in a supportive learning environment. Instructional Design: Gain hands-on experience with needs assessments, curriculum development, instructional design methodologies, and evaluation techniques to measure learning effectiveness. Content Development: Learn to create engaging, impactful learning materials tailored to various audiences and platforms. Collaboration: Work alongside experienced professionals to contribute to team projects and develop best practices for fostering meaningful relationships in a dynamic work setting. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Full-time student; currently seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to actively listen and provide thoughtful feedback. Ability to create well-structured, engaging written materials and adapt communication styles for different audiences. Demonstrated interest in instructional design, curriculum development, or learning and development strategies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and eLearning tools such as Articulate Rise or similar applications is a plus. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Notice for California residents: Information about how we collect and use your personal information can be found here