Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner. Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.  

About this Job:   

 As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:   

• Competitive wages   
• Ongoing career development resources    
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems  
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs  

We are looking for a customer-focused and detail-oriented Intern to join our Global Information Security Team and work on developing tools and documentation to secure our Operations Technology Manufacturing Network. 

You will work directly with our Information Security Team and other subject matter experts and stakeholders to understand security needs of our Manufacturing environments so we can build effective Operations Technology security controls that will safeguard Syngenta’s role in eliminating hunger. You will be part of a team focused on positively influencing security culture within Syngenta, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the continued safety and security of our employees and customers. 

This is a unique opportunity to work in a role that offers an opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and creative skillset. 

This position is available in our Illinois locations in Downer’s Grove or Chicago, but can be partially remote. 

Estimated Duration:  May 2023-August 2023 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   

• Design and develop training courses that align with learning outcomes, apply research-based learning principles, and inform learner progress and success in online learning environments. 
• Use e-Learning authoring tools to build online learning experiences that include assessments, interactive activities, animated videos, graphics and images, and text-based content.  
• Manage and execute curriculum maintenance review and implementation cycles.  
• Script, Storyboard and edit Manufacturing Security How-to videos  

A day in the life 

• Partner with key stakeholders for the assigned training projects to build an understanding of the request, create the storyboard and develop e-learning solutions. 
• Research and track the implementation of security solutions for Operational Technology environments. 
• Prepare how-to videos, graphics and support development of simple courses for monthly cyber campaigns 

About the team 

• Our Awareness Program is focused on positively influencing security culture within Syngenta through learning, engagement, and security community outreach

Skillset 

• Interest in or Knowledge of Operational Technology, user instructions in a manufacturing setting and industrial process design 
• Experience with concepts of learning management systems (LMS) 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and client 
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize  
• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models 
• Willing to learn Course development software such as Articulate Storyline and iSpring Suite 
• Visual design skills (Visio, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard  
• Video creation and editing (Adobe Captivate, Powtoon, Vyond) 
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts 
• Enrolled in a BS or MA degree program in industrial engineering, instructional design, educational technology, graphic design, marketing or related fields 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.  

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