Part-Time Remote Internship in Training & Development at Sourcebooks

Program Overview

Join Sourcebooks, a rapidly expanding U.S. publishing company where innovation and storytelling merge. This internship offers genuine involvement in projects, collaboration with publishing experts, and direct impact on readers.

Internship Details

• Duration: September 14 – November 21, 2026
• Schedule: 21 hours per week
• Compensation: Paid at $17/hour, with $20/hour for interns located in CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, or Washington D.C.
• Deadline to apply: August 1, 2026

Role Description: Training & Development Intern

This role involves supporting the Training & Development team by working alongside the Director on initiatives aimed at employee growth and learning. Exposure to recruitment and HR administrative functions will also be part of the experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing learning projects and initiatives in partnership with the Director
• Help organize and maintain learning materials, systems, and documentation
• Support recruitment activities including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates
• Provide general administrative assistance within HR

Candidate Profile

• Strong skills in organization and project coordination
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• An interest in learning & development, instructional or organizational design
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially for content creation and data management
• A proactive attitude with a collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for helping others develop
• Familiarity with tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and learning platforms, or willingness to learn

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled college student (sophomore, junior, senior) or a recent graduate
• A commitment to 21 hours weekly during the entire internship period
• Age over 18
• Residency required in one of the following states: AZ, CT, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA D.C., or WI for the internship duration

Application Guidance

A cover letter is essential and must explain your motivation for joining Sourcebooks, your learning objectives and contributions, as well as how your creativity, curiosity, or passion for books stands out. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Why Choose Sourcebooks?

• Genuine experience working on live projects
• Insight into the complete publishing process
• Networking and mentorship opportunities
• Ranked #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek (2024)
• Listed among Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2024)
• Impacting over 300 million readers through books
• A company culture centered on creativity, innovation, and meaningful outcomes

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Sourcebooks is committed to equal opportunity, welcoming applicants regardless of race, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.