Intern, Workforce Development (HR)

oneacadiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

oneacadiana is seeking a part-time intern in Lafayette, Louisiana. This role supports workforce development initiatives through research and data organization, with a flexible schedule of approximately 7 to 8 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include employer engagement research, data collection, and assisting with various program documentation tasks.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and maintaining datasets.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research and document employer engagement in work-based learning.
• Identify employers and conduct outreach for information gathering.
• Maintain and update a dataset to track participation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently

Professional communication

Interest in workforce development

Education

Graduate-level students preferred

Undergraduate candidates with demonstrated skills

Job description

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 [e-mail] 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.