Finance Learning Content Developer Intern… at Save the… · Fairfield

Summary: Save the Children is a humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Finance Learning Content Developer Intern will partner with the Finance Division to create engaging training sessions for non-finance colleagues, enhancing their understanding of financial processes and systems. Responsibilities: - Translate complex finance topics — financial management system navigation, budget vs. actual reporting, requisitions and invoice submission, expense reports, the annual budget process, donor-restricted vs. unrestricted funding, project coding, and fiscal year-end close — into 60-minute training sessions designed for non-finance audiences using adult-learning principles - Build visually engaging slide decks, screen-recorded walkthroughs, and printable one-page job aids using agency-approved templates and the training software specified by People & Culture; ensure all content meets accessibility standards (Section 508, closed-captioning ready) so it can be used by every colleague across the agency - Prepare each business process owner to deliver their session confidently; run rehearsals, develop FAQ scripts based on anticipated questions, and provide constructive feedback on delivery, pacing, and clarity so finance colleagues who are not natural trainers can present effectively - Partner with People & Culture to develop process to post recorded sessions to Cornerstone, set up learning paths, and tag content for discoverability; track view counts, completion rates, and learner feedback in Cornerstone analytics on a recurring cadence - Build a simple dashboard tracking attendance, view counts, knowledge-check pass rates, and qualitative feedback themes; provide monthly summary reports to Finance Division leadership and surface improvement opportunities for future content - Maintain a content library of source materials, templates, scripts, and recordings; produce a handover document so the Finance Division can sustain and refresh the training program after the fellowship ends Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in or recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of a Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent program in instructional design, adult learning, organizational development, communications, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field - Demonstrated experience translating technical or specialized content into clear, accessible learning materials for non-expert audiences. A portfolio or work samples (slide decks, written guides, training videos, or e-learning modules) are required as part of the application - Strong self-direction skills, with proven ability to coordinate work across multiple stakeholders on overlapping timelines without daily supervision - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interview subject matter experts, listen for the real question behind the question, and produce learner-facing materials at the right reading level - Creative approach to making technical content engaging — comfort using visuals, scenarios, analogies, storytelling, and adult-learning techniques to keep non-finance audiences attentive across a 60-minute session - Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; comfort producing screen recordings and editing video - Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to learn agency-specific financial systems, terminology, and processes; able to ask clarifying questions, work iteratively, and incorporate feedback gracefully - Demonstrated commitment to Save the Children's mission, values, and child safeguarding principles - Professional proficiency in MS Office suite - Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Qualifications: - Prior coursework or work experience in adult learning theory, instructional systems design (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), curriculum development, or training delivery - Experience producing video content, screen recordings, or interactive e-learning modules using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Loom, or Vyond - Familiarity with learning management systems — experience with Cornerstone OnDemand is preferred; experience with Workday Learning, Docebo, or similar platforms is also valued - Prior internship or work experience in a non-profit, federally funded, or grants-driven organization, with exposure to donor-restricted funding concepts - Working knowledge of fundamental financial and accounting concepts — budgeting, revenue recognition, restricted vs. unrestricted funding, project accounting, or accounts payable workflows - Coursework or experience in change management, internal communications, organizational development, or training-the-trainer methodologies Required Skills: Financial management system navigation, Budget vs. actual reporting, Invoice and expense report submission, Annual budget process, Donor-restricted vs. unrestricted funding, Project coding, Fiscal year-end close, Adult learning principles, Training content design, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Screen recording, Video editing, English language proficiency Benefits: Hands-on experience working on high-impact global initiatives, Structured skill development and engagement program (SME trainings, social mixers and LinkedIn Learning courses), Access to mentorship from experienced leaders in humanitarian and nonprofit sectors, Opportunities to present your work and insights to leadership, Build authentic relationships with a diverse, mission-driven cohort of colleagues and fellow interns, Join a community that values inclusion, belonging and collective success, Hybrid and flexible working models that support autonomy and innovation, Agile team structures that allow you to contribute ideas and implemented them, Trust-based culture focused on outcomes, not just hours, Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives—your work directly contributes to global change, Opportunity to align your personal values with your professional journey and share with mutually invested colleagues