People Development Intern

From day one, our interns are treated as valued members of their team. As part of our Placement Program, you'll have the opportunity to have intimate conversations with key business leaders, receive guidance and support from our mentorship program and build a global network with other interns. You'll also receive support from our emerging talent team as you continuously refine and reflect on your broader career goals through your time in this program.
About the Team
The People Development Team is integral in driving Rapid7's culture of continuous learning empowering our people (Moose) to develop and thrive in their careers.

• Dedicated to developing our people's skills and capabilities to support our company's mission and vision.
• Crafting engaging learning experiences, in partnership with our business partners and the greater People Strategy team, to meet our learners' needs while aligning with our business objectives.
• Creating and delivering innovative, and outcome-oriented learning experiences to support continuous learning and engagement.
• Advancing our learning technology capabilities to elevate our learning experiences and team impact.
• Constantly optimizing our learning function to adapt and evolve.
• Devoted to nurturing and guiding emerging talent within our team to foster growth and professional development.

About the Role
We are seeking a curious, driven, people-minded student to join our People Development team! As a People Development Intern, you will primarily focus on the growth & development of our Moose. With this opportunity, you will also be exposed to other areas of the organisation, including People Strategy, Total Rewards, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and Workplace Experience; as well as other cross-functional teams.
This role requires:

• Energy to work in a fast-paced environment, independently when necessary.
• Ability to adapt to pivoting/shifting priorities, when needed.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse team to achieve our team and company objectives.
• A mindset for continuous improvement, growth, and adaptability, seeking challenges and opportunities to grow/stretch.
• Demonstration of self-awareness and the ability to advocate to support one's growth and development.
• Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information appropriately (as necessary).
• Passion for helping people thrive personally and professionally at Rapid7

In this role, you will:
TECHNOLOGY:

• Partner with the People Development team as an administrator for our Learning Management System and digital learning platforms, including content, roster, and license management, as well as system changes and updates.
• Support the research and potential implementation of new technologies and AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Google Gemini) to support team efficiency, on-the-job learning experiences, learning personalization, and employee growth.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to support learning initiatives, aligned with organisational objectives.

OPERATIONS

• Assist in the development of standard operational procedures for learning initiatives.
• Support data and analytics work to encourage learner accountability/engagement and optimize our learning experiences.
• Coordinate logistics for blended learning experiences, including scheduling and communications.

The skills you'll bring include:
Critical Core Skills & Behaviors

• Effective Communication: Actively listens to others, asks questions, checks for understanding, and articulates messages (both orally and in writing) in an understandable manner.
• Collaboration in a Globally Dispersed & Hybrid Team: Work across teams to contribute to team impact and customer outcomes.
• Problem Solving: Make sense of information and effectively solve problems. Know when to ask for help to get oneself unblocked.
• Growth Mindset: Take personal commitment and actions to continuously improve, learn and grow.
• Core Value Embodiment: Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success
• Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for driving outcomes and meeting commitments that deliver value for the business and our customers

Functional Skills (Role-Specific)

• Content Creation: Demonstrate proficiency with basic design tools such as G-Suite, Canva, video/photo editing software, as well as with basic design principles.
• Project Management: Effectively manages one's time and the successful completion of projects through organization and attention to detail.
• Data Analytics: Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data to demonstrate team impact in alignment with organisational objectives.

Successful candidates should be:

• Currently studying a relevant degree, displaying a strong academic record, and eligible for placement between June 2025 - May 2026.

• Currently residing in Northern Ireland and have the Right to Work within the UK

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. Teams reflecting a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don't be shy - apply today.
About Rapid7
Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We're on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people.
With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.