Admin & Business Operations Intern

🧩 Admin & Business Operations Intern (Summer + Fall 2026)

McKinney Media | Paid Internship

Location: Lehigh Valley, PA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $15/hour

Hours: 10–20 hours per week (flexible around class schedules)

Term Options:

Summer 2026: May 18 – August 14, 2026

Fall 2026: September 1 – December 12, 2026

Eligibility: Current college students and recent graduates

About McKinney Media

McKinney Media is a creative agency based in the Lehigh Valley, working across photography, videography, marketing, events, and storytelling. We support brands, organizations, and entrepreneurs while building strong internal systems that keep projects, people, and clients running smoothly.

This internship focuses on the administrative and operational backbone of a creative agency and is ideal for students who want real-world business experience in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Role Overview

The Admin & Business Operations Intern supports the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the agency. This role is well-suited for students interested in business administration, entrepreneurship, operations, management, or communications.

Interns work closely with leadership and gain hands-on exposure to how a growing creative business is organized, managed, and scaled.

Responsibilities

Assist with administrative tasks, organization, and internal coordination

Support project tracking, timelines, and task management

Help manage calendars, scheduling, and preparation for shoots or events

Assist with client communications, follow-ups, and documentation

Organize files, folders, and project deliverables

Support internal documentation and basic SOP creation

Assist with research, proposals, and internal planning tasks

Gain exposure to invoicing, contracts, and business operations (observational)

Qualifications

Interest in business administration, operations, or entrepreneurship

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Clear, professional written and verbal communication

Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)

Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive

No prior agency experience required — training provided

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience inside a real creative agency

Direct mentorship from a small business founder

Exposure to marketing, media, and event workflows

Transferable administrative and business skills

Insight into how creative agencies operate behind the scenes

This is a learning-focused internship designed to build professional confidence and practical business experience.

How to Apply

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Job Role Group:

Business Operations Internships

Administrative Internships (if available)

Skills (up to 7):

Administrative Support

Business Operations

Project Coordination

Professional Communication

Organizational Skills

Google Workspace

Time Management