Business Operations Intern

Business Operations Intern (Education Startup Environment)

Organization: Kalexedy Learning Center
Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Work Arrangement: Primarily In-Person
Schedule: Part-time now with expanded hours beginning June 2026
Compensation: Paid (rate dependent on experience and schedule)

About Kalexedy Learning Center

Kalexedy Learning Center is a personalized learning environment serving students in grades 3–12 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Our programs combine academic support, enrichment, and mentorship in small-group settings designed to help students thrive.

Kalexedy serves a diverse community of learners, including homeschool students, advanced learners, and neurodivergent students who benefit from flexible, individualized learning pathways.

As a small and growing organization, our team works across many aspects of the business—from program delivery and family engagement to marketing, operations, and new program development.

This internship is ideal for students interested in gaining hands-on experience inside a growing education organization where interns contribute to real operational and strategic projects.

Internship Overview

Kalexedy is seeking a Business Operations Intern to support day-to-day operations, program logistics, and strategic initiatives.

This role provides exposure to how a small organization operates behind the scenes. Interns will assist with operations, marketing, student programming, and business research projects while working closely with leadership.

The position begins part-time during the spring semester, with expanded hours beginning in June as summer programming begins.

This position is primarily in-person in Framingham, as many responsibilities involve supporting programs and working directly with staff and students.

Responsibilities

Operations & Program Support

• Assist with planning and coordination of student programs, workshops, and summer activities
• Help prepare materials and manage logistics for events and programs
• Support operational documentation and organizational projects

Student Engagement

• Assist staff with supervised student activities and workshops
• Help prepare materials and activity setups
• Provide general support during camps, events, and special programs

Marketing & Social Media

• Assist with preparation and scheduling of social media content
• Support creation of marketing materials and community announcements
• Help maintain consistency across communication platforms

Business Development & Research

• Conduct research on vendors, educational tools, and potential program offerings
• Assist with evaluation of software platforms and operational tools
• Support community partnerships and outreach initiatives

Administrative & Systems Support

• Help maintain organized digital records and internal systems
• Assist with software administration tasks and data organization
• Support internal reporting and operational tracking

What You Will Gain

This internship provides practical exposure to:

• Small business operations
• Education program development
• Marketing and community engagement
• Vendor and software evaluation
• Organizational systems and workflow design
• Startup-style problem solving

Interns leave with real project experience and portfolio examples, not just observation.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated and reliable student who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

• Strong candidates will demonstrate:
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through independently
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a small team
• Interest in education, entrepreneurship, operations, or nonprofit work

Students studying business, education, communications, psychology, or public policy are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Be available to work primarily in person in Framingham, MA
• Be able to pass a CORI background check
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Experience with social media platforms, productivity software, or data organization tools is helpful but not required.

Schedule

Part-time during spring semester (flexible schedule)

Expanded hours beginning June 2026

Typical range: 10–25 hours per week depending on availability

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit through Handshake:

• Resume
• Short statement of interest
• Responses to the application questions below. Applications without responses to the questions below will not be considered.

Please include the word “Kalexedy” in the subject line of your application.

Application Questions

Please include brief responses (1–3 paragraphs each).

1. Why does this internship interest you?

Tell us what caught your attention about Kalexedy Learning Center and why you would like to work in this type of environment.

2. Describe a time you had to figure something out without clear instructions.

What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the result?

3. This internship involves many different types of work (operations, social media, student support, research, etc.).

Which of these areas interests you the most and why?

4. Describe a project, job, or activity where you had to stay organized or manage multiple responsibilities.

5. What skills or experiences would you hope to gain from this internship?

6. If you were responsible for helping a small learning center attract more families, what are two ideas you might try?

How to Apply

Submit your application through Handshake. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.