2026 Internship - Learning and Development Coordinator

Holland America Line Internship Program

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey. The Holland America Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid (remote) summer internship opportunity designed to provide exposure and insight to professional careers in the amazing leisure travel, cruise industry. The selected interns will work on departmental projects as well as participate in professional development and enrichment activities.

The program runs 10 weeks from June 15th to August 21st. Eligible candidates are enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program (where they are at least a rising junior) or in a graduate / Ph.D. program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must not be a graduating senior in the summer 2026.

Compensation is $25.00 / hr for undergraduates, $35.00 / hr for graduates, and $45.00 / hr for Ph.D. candidates.

The Learning and Development Coordinator Intern will support the Learning & Development (L&D) team in advancing training governance, evaluating training effectiveness, and establishing key performance metrics. This role is ideal for an undergraduate student with a strong interest in organizational development, instructional design, or HR analytics. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the end-to-end training lifecycle, from needs analysis to reporting, while contributing to high-impact projects that shape the employee learning experience. This internship offers exposure to both strategic and operational aspects of L&D. The intern will assist in maintaining training records and materials, analyzing feedback and performance data, and supporting the design and development of training materials. The role also includes opportunities to collaborate cross-functionally, attend stakeholder meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the L&D function.

The responsibilities include :

• Training Governance Support Assist in maintaining training records, tracking compliance, and ensuring alignment with internal standards and audit requirements.
• Training Evaluation & Analysis Collect and analyze feedback and performance data to assess training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• L&D Metrics and Reporting Help define, track, and visualize key learning metrics using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Instructional Design Support Assist in the development or revision of training materials (Computer Based Training / Instructor Led Training), including storyboarding, editing, and formatting.
• Project Coordination Support L&D initiatives by scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements include :

Majors preferred include Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Education, Business Administration or a related field.

What you can expect :

The application period will close on December 15, 2025.

Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com.