BCLA Internship Program - Entrepreneurial Development Assistant Intern

Entrepreneurial Development Assistant:  

Responsible for assisting in setting up business entities (LLCs, corporations, nonprofit, etc.), marketing plans, resource connections that assist our clients in creating their own business structures to grow their ideas through self-employment.   

Students will learn how to set up their own business entity and create a path towards business ownership. 

• Position Title: Entrepreneurial Development Assistant Intern 
  Host Organization: View Park Wellness Collective, Inc. (VPWC) 
  Location: Fully in-person, On-site 
  Address: 3701 W 54th Street, Los Angeles 90043 
  Duration: 25 to 30 hours per week, 240 hours minimum 
• Duration: (June 1 – August 7) Summer 2026   
• Number of Positions: 1-2 Interns   
  Academic Level: BCLA current Junior, Senior or Masters (as of Fall 2026)
• Compensation: [$4000 BCLA stipend, and/or course credit, as applicable] 

About the Opportunity 

The Entrepreneurial Development Assistant Intern will support initiatives that help autistic and neurodiverse adults explore entrepreneurship and self-employment. This role offers students an opportunity to learn about small business development while assisting clients in building the foundation for their own ventures. 

Interns will gain exposure to the early stages of business formation, including researching business structures, identifying community resources, and supporting the development of basic marketing strategies. 

What You Will Do 

• Assist with research related to business formation, including LLCs, corporations, and nonprofit structures 
• Help compile resources that support clients interested in launching small businesses or self-employment ventures 
• Support the development of basic marketing plans and outreach strategies 
• Help organize information and tools that guide clients through the early stages of business development 
• Assist with connecting clients to community resources related to entrepreneurship and small business support 
• Contribute to documentation and program materials that support entrepreneurial learning 

About VPWC 

VPWC’s mission is to empower autistic and neurodiverse adults and to recognize neurodiversity as a strength. This work is not charity. It is empowerment. 

Interns are expected to contribute their talents while working collaboratively and respectfully with others. The environment values creativity, independence, and mutual respect. 

View Park Wellness Collective prides itself on being a dynamic, flexible, and innovative work environment that encourages out of the box thinking and collaborative problem solving. 

Professional Expectations 

Because VPWC works with individuals who may have sensory needs, communication differences, or anxiety triggers, interns should demonstrate: 

• Calm and respectful communication 
• Active listening 
• Thoughtful, non-reactive problem solving 
• Respect for personal boundaries and sensory needs 
• We also expect punctuality, reliability, follow through on responsibilities, and a willingness to support the team when needed. 

What You Will Gain 

• Introduction to business formation and entrepreneurship 
• Exposure to self-employment pathways and small business development 
• Experience researching community resources and entrepreneurial support systems 
• Skills in program support, documentation, and client resource development 

Learning Opportunity 

Interns will also learn the basic steps involved in setting up a business entity and will gain insight into how individuals can create a pathway toward business ownership and self-employment.