Business Operations Intern (Paid, Part-Time)

The role

This intern will support business operations including recruiting, onboarding, HR support, office operations, and partner projects. Work involves using Excel, Microsoft 365, and Greenhouse.

What you will do

• Review applications, coordinate interviews, and keep records in Greenhouse
• Run new-hire checklists and coordinate laptop setup with IT
• Help employees with benefits enrollment and everyday requests
• Write the monthly HR and admin newsletter
• Keep training records current and format employee resumes and bios
• Handle incoming mail and log and route checks and invoices
• Order supplies and coordinate contractors and vendors
• Track professional licenses and renewals
• Keep laptop inventory and help with phone system changeover
• Build trackers and tools in Excel and Microsoft 365

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled at West Chester University in a bachelor's or master's program, majoring in a business field, or in a science field with a minor in business
• Available 12-16 hours a week in our West Chester office, including at least three weekday blocks of four hours or more, set around your course schedule
• Clear writing and close attention to detail
• Deep knowledge of Excel
• Strong skills in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• A background in finance, HR, business law or accounting, through coursework or work experience
• Discretion with confidential information

Nice to have

• Work or club experience with scheduling, records, money or customer service
• Interest in HR, recruiting or operations
• Interest in staying in the area after graduation
• Experience with AI tools such as Claude Cowork, Claude Code, ChatGPT and OpenAI Codex, with examples of side projects

Benefits

• Paid, hands-on experience
• Real ownership of systems and projects
• Experience with Greenhouse, Microsoft 365 and AI-assisted workflows
• Flexible hours around your classes
• Parking reimbursed
• Cell phone plan subsidized
• Eligible for academic credit, subject to your department's approval
• A path to a full-time role after graduation if it's a good fit

Before you apply

• Apply with resume and a 3-5 sentence answer to a specific question
• Offers depend on a background check

About the company

Laporte is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm serving food and beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturing clients from offices across the US.