LEDA Business Intern (Workforce Development Department)

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LEDA Business Intern (Workforce Development Department)

@ Lafayette Economic Development Authority

LEDA Business Intern:

• The intern will work primarily with the Director of Workforce Development, who advises the Lafayette Parish business community on employee recruitment, retention, and training.
• The Director will provide guidance and training to help interns quickly adapt and develop new skills.
• This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule, allowing interns to balance work and academic commitments seamlessly.
• This internship offers a valuable opportunity to learn how a local government agency connects growing businesses with job seekers and supports industries in driving economic development in Lafayette Parish.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and maintaining the LEDA online job board.
• Review job seeker resumes for job placement assistance.
• Conduct job search with local companies to provide job leads to clients.
• Assist with coordinating, executing and follow-up for job fairs, events and seminars using Salesforce and Excel.
• Data entry and maintenance of information within internal business database.
• Contacting area businesses informing them of upcoming events.
• Assisting with other special projects associated with the mission of LEDA

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Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• The internship requires a minimum one-year commitment and the intern must be enrolled in post-secondary education courses for at least the Fall and Spring semesters.
• The intern must possess professionalism and good communication skills.
• Must have computer skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
• The intern must be able to work 20 hours per week (flexible schedule) and have reliable transportation. 

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How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to: HR@Lafayette.org.

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