Compensation Details:

　　$22.00 Per Hour

　　Why should you join our team?

　　We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

　　Job Description:

　　Are you interested in becoming Ace helpful?

　　Ace has been named a Top Workplace in Chicago and we’re looking for the best people to help us fulfill our vision of being the best, most helpful hardware stores on the planet. We’re focused on the future, looking for new and better ways to compete in today’s marketplace. At Ace, we like to say that we have a soft heart, a steel spine — and we like to win. People are the foundation of what makes Ace great, and we’re always looking for ways to improve the employment experience for Ace team members. What we can promise you is that you will gain a sense of accountability and ownership by working hard to build Ace’s continued success, and your own. You’ll enjoy a competitive, fast-paced and friendly work environment. And, you’ll take pride in serving our Ace retail stores and their customers in neighborhoods across the country and around the world.

　　2024 Summer Internship Program

　　The Ace Internship program allows you to apply skills and knowledge you're learning in College today, while contributing in a hands-on environment to fit your career objectives, complement your academic work and enhance your learning. Here’s what you will take away from your experience this summer:

　　Real hands-on experience in your assigned department/function with day-to-day projects, responsibilities, accountabilities and deadlines.

　　Opportunity to partner with other interns over the summer on a Capstone project, presenting your findings and recommendations to Ace’s Leadership

　　Q & A with Ace’s CEO and Senior Leadership team

　　Resume Workshop to help you prepare for future opportunities

　　Opportunity to volunteer through the Ace Hardware Foundation

　　Teambuilding activities and more

　　Your internship experience at Ace will give you the knowledge and skills future employers will look for! Want to hear more? Please review our Glassdoor comments from former interns!

　　Your Responsibilities

　　The Retail Training Curriculum Development internship will give you useful and relevant exposure to Learning & Development (curriculum, learning management system, and learning architecture) in a fast-paced corporate setting. This internship will provide you with an invaluable opportunity to:

　　Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simplify and enhance existing eLearning courses and online assessments

　　Develop eLearning courses from start to finish (content curation, flow, and development), in partnership with experienced Curriculum Developers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and vendor partners

　　Perform testing and quality assurance (QA) of new and existing eLearning courses to ensure an exceptional learner experience

　　Use rapid development authoring tools (Articulate, Power Director, Canva, PowerPoint) to create eLearning courses

　　Collaborate with Ace business partners to coordinate and execute virtual and in-person training sessions for Ace’s fall convention

　　Experience Ace’s Learning Management System (LMS), Ace Learning Place (ALP) powered by Cornerstone SBX

　　Other responsibilities as assigned

　　The ideal intern will possess the following:

　　Working towards a bachelor’s degree in the following area(s): Learning and Development, Instructional Design, or Human Resources

　　Entering Senior year of college

　　Solid PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, and Power Point)

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments

　　Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member

　　Takes ownership and accountability of projects and responsibilities

　　Excellent time management and organizational skills

　　Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed

　　Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation

　　Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday -Friday for 12 weeks

　　Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors

　　We want to hear from you!

　　When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

　　Disclaimer

　　The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

　　Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

　　This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

　　Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, with more than 5,500 locally owned hardware stores throughout approximately 70 countries. Our independently owned and operated retailers have the freedom to run their business in the way that best serves their local community. Beyond home-improvement projects, we support our communities by operating the Ace Hardware Foundation, which partners with such worthy causes as the Children's Miracle Network, Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross and more.