Position overview:
Under the direction of the Director, Business & Education Connections, the intern will support workforce initiatives through research, data organization, and program documentation.
This is a part-time internship (approximately 7-8 hours per week, totaling 150 hours for the semester). The schedule is flexible and will be coordinated between the supervisor and the intern.
This role is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in business, human resources, or a related field who is interested in workforce development, talent pipelines, and employer engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Primary Project: Work-Based Learning Research & Documentation
- Research and document employer engagement in work-based learning across the Acadiana region (internships, apprenticeships, and related programs)
- Identify employers and conduct outreach to gather information
- Maintain and update a dataset to track participation and identify gaps in opportunities
- Additional Support (as time allows):
- Assist with tracking and documentation related to ConnectEd programs, including grant management and other workforce initiatives
- Maintain spreadsheets and organize program records to support reporting needs
- Support basic data collection and organization for workforce-related projects
Requirements:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required), including ability to organize and maintain structured datasets
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Comfort with professional communication, including email outreach and follow-up phone calls with employers
- Willingness to engage with external partners as needed (phone calls and occasional meetings)
- Interest in workforce development, human resources, or business operations
Preference for graduate-level students; exceptional undergraduate candidates with demonstrated skills and experience may be considered
To apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacadiana.org and include the job title in the subject line.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements which may be inherent in the position. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.