Intern, Learning and Development

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. Internships at Planet: Planet’s Summer 2026 internships are full-time, paid 12-week positions located in our San Francisco HQ Office. Program Dates: June 1 - August 21 June 22 - September 11 About the Role: Planet is growing fast — scaling our employee base, launching a manufacturing hub in Berlin, and promoting new managers at an accelerating pace. As the company grows, the need for consistent, high-quality manager capability becomes urgent. Great managers are the single largest lever for employee engagement, retention, and execution. Planet’s People Team is building a Manager Essentials program designed to give every people manager at the company a shared foundation in the skills that matter most: goal alignment, feedback, and coaching. As a Learning & Development Intern, you will be embedded in the team building this program from the ground up. You will partner directly with the L&D Program Manager to learn the Rise content authoring platform, build course modules in Skilljar (Planet’s learning management system), and help develop the curriculum that will be rolled out to managers across the company. This is hands-on instructional design work — you will not just be observing, you will be building learning experiences that real managers will complete. The Manager Essentials program is a strategic priority for the People Team this fiscal year. The curriculum is designed to reduce the volume of tactical manager support requests escalated to People Business Partners, equip managers to navigate compensation conversations confidently, and build a shared management language across a company that is scaling across multiple geographies and functions.This role offers deep exposure to how learning strategy, instructional design, and technology platforms come together to drive organizational capability at a scaling company. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Partner with the L&D Program Manager to design and build core Manager Essentials course modules covering goal alignment, giving and receiving feedback, and coaching foundations. Learn and operate the Rise content authoring platform to develop interactive, engaging learning content that translates management concepts into practical, applicable skills. Build and configure courses in Skilljar (Planet’s LMS), including module sequencing, assessments, completion tracking, and the learner experience from enrollment through certification. Research best practices in manager development and instructional design — identifying what makes manager training effective, what formats drive completion and retention, and how leading companies structure their foundational management programs. Develop supporting materials such as facilitator guides, quick-reference resources, and job aids that reinforce the curriculum outside of the formal learning modules. Help design the assessment and feedback mechanisms within the courses — including knowledge checks, self-reflection exercises, and scenario-based activities that test practical application. Contribute to the L&D team’s broader learning roadmap by participating in team planning sessions and gaining exposure to other initiatives including AI fluency pathways, leadership coaching, and learning analytics. What You Bring: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, or a related field. Genuine interest in how people learn — you are curious about adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and what makes training actually change behavior rather than just check a box. Comfort with technology platforms and a willingness to learn new tools quickly — you will be working in Rise and Skilljar, and while prior experience is not required, you need to be someone who can pick up new software without extensive hand-holding. Solid attention to detail and organizational skills — course design requires precision in sequencing, formatting, and content accuracy. Good writing skills for developing clear, concise instructional content that is accessible to a diverse audience of managers with varying experience levels. Ability to work collaboratively with the L&D Program Manager on a shared project, taking direction while also contributing your own ideas and creative problem-solving. Comfort with ambiguity — this program is being built for the first time, which means some aspects will evolve as you go. You need to be energized by that, not frustrated. What Makes You Stand Out: Coursework or project experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or e-learning module creation. Previous experience with any LMS platform (Skilljar, Cornerstone, Docebo, etc.) or content authoring tools (Rise, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate). Familiarity with adult learning principles such as Bloom’s Taxonomy, ADDIE, or backwards design — even from an academic context. Experience creating multimedia learning content including video, interactive scenarios, or gamified assessments. Interest in management development specifically — you have read, studied, or experienced what separates effective managers from ineffective ones and have a point of view on what new managers most need to learn. Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 at 11:59p PT EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. Commuter Benefits Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off Internet reimbursement Access to LinkedIn Learning Compensation: The US hourly rate range for this position at the commencement of employment is $35 - $60. The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. San Francisco Salary Range $25—$60 USD San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. 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Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. 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