Fall Talent Acceleration Co-op

Position: Fall 2026: Talent Acceleration Co-op (July to December)
Work Period:
July 2026 to December 2026

Location &

Schedule:

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA with the remaining days worked remotely. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the Shark Ninja Early Edge

Experience:

Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You'll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you'll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching.

Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to Shark Ninja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what's next - fast.

This role:
As a key member of the Talent Acceleration team, you will play a hands-on role in shaping learning, development, and culture initiatives across Shark Ninja's global workforce. Acting as a cultural architect for the organization, this co-op will support the design and facilitation of inclusive, engaging experiences that span the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through leadership development. The role requires strong communication and facilitation skills, with comfort presenting to and leading groups, as well as a solid HR foundation and design-oriented mindset to help foster a high-performing, people-centric culture.

You will collaborate closely with HR partners, internal communications, and business leaders, and will also partner with the Performance Coaching team, supporting mindset labs and workshop development through content creation, experience design, and iteration.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

* Support the design, planning, and facilitation of onboarding, leadership development, and talent acceleration programs across the employee lifecycle

* Partner with HR, Performance Coaching, and business stakeholders to coordinate and deliver workshops, mindset labs, and interactive learning experiences

* Create engaging, inclusive learning content, toolkits, and resources using a design-driven approach to support professional growth and team effectiveness

* Assist in managing program calendars, participant communications, and feedback mechanisms to ensure seamless delivery and strong learner engagement

* Analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform iteration and continuous improvement of learning and culture initiatives

* Research and recommend innovative approaches to learning, facilitation, and employee development that support an inclusive, high-performing culture

* Gain hands-on experience with learning and development platforms, supporting adoption and continuous improvement across the business

* Contribute to shaping a people-centric, curiosity-driven culture that prioritizes growth, performance, and inclusion at Shark Ninja

ATTRIBUTES &

SKILLS:

* Education:

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year

* Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA

* Must have experience facilitating discussion groups or communicating in front of medium to large sized audiences

* Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect across functions and levels

* Exhibit exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple tasks and timelines

* Contribute a positive, proactive mindset with a desire to improve the employee experience

* Leverage creative thinking to help build engaging, learner-focused content and resources

* Collaborate well in team settings while also driving independent projects forward

* Show curiosity and interest in talent development, organizational behavior, or HR strategy

* Bring comfort navigating digital tools (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint; bonus for Canva or LMS platforms)

* Take initiative, seek feedback, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

* Embrace confidentiality and professionalism when working with employee data or sensitive content

* Embodies Shark Ninja's success drivers:

* Rarely Satisfied - Adopt a "no delays" mentality in delivering against market needs/timing

* Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning

* Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials

* Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships

* Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

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