Intern, Workforce Development (HR)

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 [email protected] 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.