About the role#
Blackrock Strategy is looking for a dependable Operations Assistant Intern to support our corporate operations team in Huntsville. This role provides practical experience with the daily business functions of a federal contractor. You will work under the direction of operations leadership to organize information, maintain records, coordinate activities, and assist with special projects. This is a part-time, paid position that offers exposure to administrative coordination, internal communications, and process improvement.
What you'll do#
- Provide daily administrative support to corporate operations and office personnel.
- Maintain electronic files, shared folders, and business records following company procedures.
- Track assignments, deadlines, and internal requests, following up on outstanding items as needed.
- Prepare, format, and proofread spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate meetings, calendars, conference rooms, visitor logistics, and internal events.
- Assist with employee onboarding logistics, document collection, and training coordination.
- Support purchasing and vendor administration by collecting quotes, tracking orders, and updating inventory records.
- Maintain office supplies and an organized, professional work environment.
- Identify ways to simplify repetitive tasks and support basic process-improvement projects.
- Handle company information with discretion and complete other assigned operations projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program, or recent graduation with a desire for practical business experience.
- Ability to work part-time in person at the Huntsville corporate office.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow instructions, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive business or employee information.
- Coursework in business administration, management, human resources, accounting, or communications.
- Prior experience in an office, customer service, or campus leadership role.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or digital document-management tools.
- Interest in business operations, organizational processes, or the federal contracting industry.
- Comfort developing basic spreadsheets, checklists, and tracking tools.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role located at our corporate office in Huntsville, Alabama.
- The schedule is part-time and coordinated with business needs and academic commitments.
- This position is paid.
- No active security clearance is required for this role.
About Blackrock Strategy
Blackrock Strategy is a defense and space manufacturing company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Founded in 2011, the firm operates as an employee-owned small business. It provides strategic planning and risk management services to government agencies and private sector clients. The company currently employs 66 people.
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