ABOUT US:
The Pro’s Closet Inc. (TPC) is the world’s largest and most trusted brand for pre-owned bikes. We purchase new and pre-owned bikes and accessories from manufacturers, retailers, and individuals. Each bike undergoes a rigorous Certified Pre-Owned inspection and top-to-bottom service to ensure every bike is delivered in next-to-new condition. Our innovative Buyback Guarantee gives customers full transparency by offering guaranteed trade-in values for 18 months after purchase. With hundreds of bikes to choose from, we offer the world’s largest and most diverse selection of high-quality road, mountain, gravel, cyclocross, triathlon, and e-bikes, as well as a full line of parts, accessories and apparel. We are experiencing phenomenal growth, and on the lookout for highly talented, like-minded people who want to take part in our mission: to change the way people buy and sell bikes.
WHAT SETS TPC APART:
We are committed to building a great company and we believe this starts with great people and a great company culture. Each individual has a key role to play in TPC’s success, but we all work as one team dedicated to constant improvement and efficiency. We welcome making mistakes and learning from them.
Our structure allows you to take responsibility and shape the company for the better and be recognized for it. From top to bottom, we adhere to core beliefs in transparency and openness. We love to work hard, but always leave time to ride bikes.
Internship Dates: June 6th - August 12th
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Pro’s Closet is searching for an Organizational Development Intern to support our VP of People & Culture and our Director of Learning & Development in a project to build career pathing maps matrices for each department within TPC. This is an exciting opportunity to deep dive into the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies required for each role and build a structure to map out how our team can grow internally.
Next, you will help begin the process to tie this framework to our internal and external L&D capabilities and performance evaluation process. We will provide you with practical experience building Career Development frameworks for you to continue to apply throughout your educational and professional journey.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Receives direction and guidance from HR leadership on project priorities, department goals, and company wide initiatives
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders and leadership to ensure that both tactical and strategic goals and outcomes are met
- Define KSA’s for each role, and define what readiness looks like to progress within our organization
- Build both maps and matrices by department out outline and present to departments on designed structure
- Work with People & Culture team to integrate the developed frameworks into training structures and performance management processes
- Review, evaluate, and recommend modifications to existing job descriptions to reflect established KSA’s
ABOUT YOU:
- Current graduate student enrolled in an accredited university, studying Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, Business, or a related field
- You have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Posses a natural curiosity to learn and enjoy being part of initiatives that help grow TPC
- You show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and are able to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to research through interviews, and then synthesize findings into cohesive written work product
- A positive and professional attitude and a consistent work ethic, must be self-motivated and work well alone as well as on a team in a shop/warehouse and office atmosphere.
- Must be comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment
- Enthusiastic about the outdoor/cycling industry, the people it attracts, and all the gear!
- TPC requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for in person work and company events as required by your role, unless you qualify for an exemption allowable under the law
THE PERKS OF WORKING AT TPC:
- Compensation: $1000 per week
- A fun, relaxed, and flexible work environment
- WFH Flexible: Ability to come in to the Louisville, CO facility to onboard and understand our operation, but much of the work can be completed remotely
- Weekly all-hands company meeting keeps you engaged and connected to the business and your team members
- A culture of transparency with regular updates on company performance
- Group rides and amazing industry discounts
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