Business Operations Intern (Paid, Part-Time)

LAPORTE L.C.C.•West Chester, PA

9d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Laporte is seeking an organized student to support business operations at its downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania office. The role provides hands-on exposure to recruiting, onboarding and HR support, office operations, finance logging, and projects for firm partners. The intern will begin with a focus on recruiting and gradually take ownership of operations work, working directly with firm leadership. A full-time role after graduation may be possible if it is a good fit. The position is part-time, paid at $22–$25 per hour, and requires 12–16 hours per week in the office. The schedule is built around the intern’s classes, with at least three weekday blocks of four or more hours. Hours begin at the low end through finals, increase to the full schedule over winter break, and the first two months are mostly focused on recruiting. The role is expected to start as early as December 1, 2026. Parking is reimbursed and the cell phone plan is subsidized. Academic credit may be available subject to department approval.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, majoring in a business field or studying a science field with a business minor.
Available 12–16 hours per week in the West Chester office, including at least three weekday blocks of four or more hours, arranged around the course schedule.
Clear writing and close attention to detail.
Deep knowledge of Excel.
Strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Background in finance, HR, business law, or accounting through coursework or work experience.
Discretion when handling confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Work or club experience involving 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.

Responsibilities

Review applications against set criteria, coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates, and maintain records in Greenhouse.
Run new-hire checklists, coordinate laptop setup with IT, and ship equipment to new hires.
Help employees with benefits enrollment and everyday requests.
Write the monthly HR and administration newsletter and maintain training records.
Format employee resumes and biographies for proposals.
Handle incoming mail and log and route checks and invoices.
Order office supplies and coordinate contractors and vendors.
Support partner projects, such as tracking professional licenses and renewals across states, maintaining laptop inventory, helping with a phone system changeover, and planning holiday parties and team retreats.
Build Excel and Microsoft 365 trackers and simple tools to improve office processes.
Support finance logging and other projects as responsibilities expand.