2027 Future Talent Program - L&D (Learning & Development) Coordinator - Co-op

Job Description The Future Talent Program features co-operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. Our Learning & Development (L&D) Team at West Point ensures that everyone on site has the training, skills, and qualifications needed to produce our products safely while meeting industry demands and maintaining regulatory compliance. As an L&D Operational Coordinator Co-op, you will play a crucial role in running the day-to-day training operations that keep our teams ready and compliant. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with team members across the site and contribute to the continuous improvement of our training delivery methods. Responsibilities Handle Daily Training Requests: Process requests submitted through our training portal, such as assigning courses, updating curricula, and tracking completion in our Learning Management System (LMS). Maintain Compliance & Records: Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in our Learning Management System (LMS) accurately and timely. Support Improvements & Projects: Assist with projects to make training effective for our L&D team and partners such as creating simple how-to guides, testing new digital learning tools, or finding ways to automate repetitive tasks. Minimum Education Requirement Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program (e.g., Human Resources, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Instructional Design, or a related field) Required Experience/Skills Must have Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously. Must have high attention to detail, particularly regarding database management and document formatting. Must have digital fluency and systems aptitude. Must have experience using AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot). Must have Microsoft Office Suite: Intermediate proficiency in Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables, and filters for data analysis) and PowerPoint. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams across the site. Preferred Experience Skills Collaboration & Portal Technologies: Experience utilizing, updating, or designing inside Microsoft SharePoint sites and managing team spaces in MS Teams. Exposure to business tools (e.g., Power BI) for interpreting training compliance data or interacting with automated site compliance dashboards. Collaborative Mindset: Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and in team settings; Ability to translate complex administrative tasks into clear, step-by-step documentation, such as Job Aids, standard task sheets, or User Manuals. Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 MD2027 Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Employee Status Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): no Job Posting End Date: 12/16/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. 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