Business Operations Intern

longshot; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick time

Job summary

Longshot Inc. is seeking a Business Operations Intern in Alameda, CA for a hybrid, full-time role at $25/hr for 20 hours per week. The internship offers exposure to finance, operations, policy development, and strategic planning in a startup setting.

You will conduct funding research, draft grant proposals, analyze payroll data, administer benefits, and help refine company policies. 90-day integration period and paid sick time are provided.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at a U.S. college or university.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a startup environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, shift focus, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in aerospace, defense, and advanced technology industries is a plus.
• Paid Sick time
• 90-day integration period

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify funding opportunities for company growth.
• Write and submit grant proposals to secure non-dilutive funding.
• Collect and analyze payroll data to support financial planning.
• Administer company benefits to ensure employee satisfaction and compliance.
• Assist in the drafting and refinement of company policies.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

We are seeking aBusiness Operations Internto support critical aspects of our growing business. This role offers exposure tofinance, operations, policy development, and strategic planning, making it an excellent opportunity for those interested in the intersection ofbusiness and technology.

• Role Type: FTE NON-EXEMPT ; Hybrid
• Compensation: $25/ hr, 20 hours per week
• Location: Alameda, C A

Key Responsibilities

As an intern at Longshot, you willwear many hatsand gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of business operations, including:

• Conducting research toidentifyfunding opportunitiesfor company growth.
• Writing andsubmittinggrant proposalsto secure non-dilutive funding.
• Collecting and analyzingpayroll datato support financial planning.
• Administeringcompany benefitsto ensure employee satisfaction and compliance.
• Assistingin the drafting and refinement ofcompany policies.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing aBachelor’s or Master’sdegreeat an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to workindependently and take initiativein a startup environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments,shift focus,and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Interest inaerospace, defense, and advanced technology industriesis a plus.
• Paid Sick time
• 90-day integration period

Longshot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here .

At-Will Employment

Employment with Longshot is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Who are we?

Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Using our technology, we plan to provide affordable launch services for satellites, cargo, and future space infrastructure. Our mission is to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.