Learning and Development Intern

Role Overview

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving 1,000‑strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you do

Spend six weeks immersed in the world of Cornerstone Research through our Imagine Internship Program. This comprehensive program offers rising seniors a unique opportunity to explore various corporate functions and experience our firm culture firsthand. We are particularly interested in considering applicants who are first‑generation college students.

We designed this program to empower students with varied perspectives and experiences to thrive in a professional setting. By fostering adaptability, cultural understanding, and resilience, we aim to cultivate your professional growth. Through mentorship and skill‑building, we are committed to unlocking your potential and creating pathways to future career success.

It is not required for you to be deeply familiar with the functions of your potential role, as our Summer Internship program will guide you through learning about your assigned role and department.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Shadowing, executing, and coordinating key Learning & Development projects to learn and understand internal and external processes. Through partnering with the Learning & Development Team, you will:
• Understand the operational structure of the organization and the key roles Learning & Development plays within a Consulting Firm.
• Assist in building out the Performance Review System structure including setting up roles, departments and forms.
• Test the system to ensure it functions correctly, reporting any issues and performing quality assurance checks.
• Assist with building reports and dashboards for consulting teams and talent groups.
• Understand, maintain, and update the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Assist in designing, coordinating, and delivering training programs and workshops.
• Support the development of learning materials, including presentations, e‑learning content, and handbooks.
• Other tasks as assigned

If the Imagine Internship Program sounds exciting to you, we encourage you to apply. We seek well‑rounded, enthusiastic individuals for our Summer Intern role. Our qualifications are as follows:

• In your junior year of an undergraduate degree; expected graduation date of December 2026 – June 2027
• Demonstrated interest in Learning & Development through coursework, campus club participation, prior internships, volunteer work or other similar activities
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe products is a plus
• Excellent academic performance and campus leadership experience
• Must be willing to participate in the full 6‑week program from June 29 2026 – August 7 2026
• Must live within commuting distance of the Cornerstone Research office where the intern position will be located. Please see the top of this posting for the assigned Cornerstone Research office location for this role.

For all positions across all locations, we are offering a set hourly rate of $22.00/hr for 40 hours per week for 6 weeks; interns are paid bi‑weekly.

While a return offer is not guaranteed post‑internship, this opportunity will help to expose you and hone your skill set for future opportunities at Cornerstone Research or another organization.

Cornerstone Research is a consulting firm specializing in the analysis of complex financial, economic, accounting, and marketing issues, and is widely known as one of the nation’s leading finance…