Organizational Development Intern - Summer 2025

As an Organizational Development Intern at Kairos Power, you'll support the development of employee engagement initiatives, create training materials, conduct research on best practices, and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll also assist in analyzing employee data for trends and help organize leadership development activities.

Candidates for the Organizational Development Intern at Kairos Power should be pursuing or recently completed a degree in Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field. A strong interest in employee engagement and excellent communication skills are essential for success.

The hourly pay for the Organizational Development Intern at Kairos Power is set at $25 for those working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. This rate reflects the typical pay range for candidates in the area, factoring in education and experience.

Interns will work on a variety of projects, including developing employee engagement surveys, creating leadership training materials, and analyzing data to identify opportunities for employee development. This hands-on experience will be vital for building your professional skills.

Kairos Power is dedicated to employee growth through various initiatives like engagement surveys, training programs, and a collaborative team environment. The Organizational Development Intern will play a vital role in these efforts, thereby gaining valuable experience.

The work environment at Kairos Power is dynamic and fast-paced, located in a general office setting in Alameda, CA. Interns can expect to engage with various teams while promoting a culture of learning and improvement.

While the internship is a temporary position during the summer, Kairos Power values the contributions of interns and often considers them for future opportunities based on performance. Building connections during the internship can lead to potential full-time roles.

To effectively answer, explain that organizational development focuses on improving an organization's capability through planned change. Emphasize your knowledge of enhancing employee engagement, skills training, and cultural development.

Discuss various methods, such as surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews. Explain how you would analyze feedback to identify areas for improvement, underscoring the importance of creating an inclusive environment.

Highlight your organizational skills and utilize project management tools. Discuss prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and impact, and share examples of how you’ve successfully handled multiple responsibilities in the past.

Explain that employee feedback provides insights into organizational strengths and weaknesses. Discuss how it informs management decisions, enhances employee satisfaction, and ultimately drives productivity.

Share a specific example where you played an active role in a team setting. Focus on your contributions, the outcome, and what you learned, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Express your enthusiasm for contributing to clean energy and innovative technologies. Discuss how the company's mission aligns with your values and your desire to make a positive impact on society.

Talk about your process for understanding the target audience and objectives. Discuss your approach to gathering content, including research, collaborating with subject matter experts, and ensuring clarity and engagement in delivery.

Outline traits like empathy, communication, integrity, and adaptability. Describe how these traits contribute to effective leadership in fostering team cooperation and driving organizational success.

Discuss a specific communication strategy you implemented that enhanced engagement or information flow in a previous role. Emphasize how clarity, frequency, and feedback played a role in its success.

Identify key challenges such as navigating remote work dynamics or keeping pace with rapid technological changes. Discuss how organizations can address these challenges through proactive engagement and adaptation strategies.