Operations Project Manager Internships
Operations project manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working project managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, with TikTok, USAA, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, resourceful, and business-minded Business Operations Project Manager Intern to support the development of our company’s operational infrastructure.
This role is ideal for someone interested in business operations, project management, entrepreneurship, finance, organizational development, and business strategy.
The intern will work directly with the founder to organize business systems, research professional service providers, document processes, build operational databases, and help prepare the company for future growth.
This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience helping build the infrastructure behind a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Business Operations
- Help organize and document business operations.
- Create and maintain operational checklists, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
- Organize company records, documents, contacts, and resources.
- Help establish systems for tracking projects, deadlines, vendors, and business activities.
- Identify gaps in existing business processes and document findings.
Professional Services & Network Development
- Research and organize a professional network of service providers.
- Help identify potential attorneys, CPAs, bookkeepers, financial professionals, insurance providers, consultants, technology providers, and other business resources.
- Maintain a professional-services database with contact information, specialties, pricing information when available, and notes.
- Assist with outreach and scheduling when authorized.
Financial & Administrative Operations
- Assist with organizing business financial records and administrative systems.
- Help research and document requirements for business banking, accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, insurance, contracts, and other operational needs.
- Maintain organized records of expenses, invoices, receipts, and other business documentation.
- Assist with preparing information for accountants, attorneys, and other professional advisors.
Project Management
- Track projects, assignments, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Maintain project-management systems.
- Follow up on outstanding tasks.
- Prepare basic status reports for the founder.
- Help coordinate multiple business initiatives simultaneously.
Research & Analysis
- Conduct business and market research.
- Compare vendors and professional-service providers.
- Organize research into clear summaries and databases.
- Assist with basic business analysis and operational decision-making.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently enrolled in college or recently graduated.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable conducting online research.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage confidential business information professionally.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new business systems and software.
Preferred
- Business, finance, accounting, management, entrepreneurship, economics, or related major.
- Previous project-management experience.
- Experience with spreadsheets and databases.
- Experience with business research.
- Experience with CRM, project-management, accounting, or organizational software.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
What You Will Gain
The selected candidate will gain practical experience in:
- Business operations
- Project management
- Entrepreneurship
- Business administration
- Financial operations
- Professional-services research
- Vendor management
- Business systems development
- Strategic research
- Organizational development
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organized
- Dependable
- Curious
- Proactive
- Detail-oriented
- Professional
- Comfortable asking questions
- Able to figure things out independently
- Interested in understanding how businesses actually operate behind the scenes
You do not need to know everything coming into the role. We are looking for someone who can learn quickly, organize information, follow through, and help turn ideas into systems.
Application Requirements
Please submit:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter explaining your interest in business operations and project management
- Your current school/program and expected graduation date
- Your weekly availability
- A brief response to the following question:
“Tell us about a time you had to organize a complicated project, assignment, event, or responsibility. What system did you use to keep yourself organized?”
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to providing a professional and respectful working environment and evaluating applicants based on their qualifications, experience, skills, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20019
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, resourceful, and business-minded Business Operations Project Manager Intern to support the development of our company’s operational infrastructure.
This role is ideal for someone interested in business operations, project management, entrepreneurship, finance, organizational development, and business strategy.
The intern will work directly with the founder to organize business systems, research professional service providers, document processes, build operational databases, and help prepare the company for future growth.
This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience helping build the infrastructure behind a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Business Operations
- Help organize and document business operations.
- Create and maintain operational checklists, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
- Organize company records, documents, contacts, and resources.
- Help establish systems for tracking projects, deadlines, vendors, and business activities.
- Identify gaps in existing business processes and document findings.
Professional Services & Network Development
- Research and organize a professional network of service providers.
- Help identify potential attorneys, CPAs, bookkeepers, financial professionals, insurance providers, consultants, technology providers, and other business resources.
- Maintain a professional-services database with contact information, specialties, pricing information when available, and notes.
- Assist with outreach and scheduling when authorized.
Financial & Administrative Operations
- Assist with organizing business financial records and administrative systems.
- Help research and document requirements for business banking, accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, insurance, contracts, and other operational needs.
- Maintain organized records of expenses, invoices, receipts, and other business documentation.
- Assist with preparing information for accountants, attorneys, and other professional advisors.
Project Management
- Track projects, assignments, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Maintain project-management systems.
- Follow up on outstanding tasks.
- Prepare basic status reports for the founder.
- Help coordinate multiple business initiatives simultaneously.
Research & Analysis
- Conduct business and market research.
- Compare vendors and professional-service providers.
- Organize research into clear summaries and databases.
- Assist with basic business analysis and operational decision-making.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently enrolled in college or recently graduated.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable conducting online research.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage confidential business information professionally.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new business systems and software.
Preferred
- Business, finance, accounting, management, entrepreneurship, economics, or related major.
- Previous project-management experience.
- Experience with spreadsheets and databases.
- Experience with business research.
- Experience with CRM, project-management, accounting, or organizational software.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
What You Will Gain
The selected candidate will gain practical experience in:
- Business operations
- Project management
- Entrepreneurship
- Business administration
- Financial operations
- Professional-services research
- Vendor management
- Business systems development
- Strategic research
- Organizational development
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organized
- Dependable
- Curious
- Proactive
- Detail-oriented
- Professional
- Comfortable asking questions
- Able to figure things out independently
- Interested in understanding how businesses actually operate behind the scenes
You do not need to know everything coming into the role. We are looking for someone who can learn quickly, organize information, follow through, and help turn ideas into systems.
Application Requirements
Please submit:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter explaining your interest in business operations and project management
- Your current school/program and expected graduation date
- Your weekly availability
- A brief response to the following question:
“Tell us about a time you had to organize a complicated project, assignment, event, or responsibility. What system did you use to keep yourself organized?”
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to providing a professional and respectful working environment and evaluating applicants based on their qualifications, experience, skills, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20019
Operations Project Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Operations Project Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer operations internships
Large employers with structured operations or supply chain cohorts close their summer internship applications as early as October or November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so new roles appear year-round. Check listings regularly and treat fall semester as the primary recruiting window for the following summer.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for operations project manager interns expect limited work history and look for documented projects instead. Create two or three case studies showing process analysis, workflow improvement, or project planning work, naming the tools you used and linking to any deliverables, process maps, or outcome summaries you can share. That portfolio is your proof.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since combining both channels widens the pool you reach without duplicating effort.
Practice your case or process interview out loud
Operations project manager intern screens typically involve a case or scenario conversation, where you walk through a process problem, identify inefficiencies, and propose a solution. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you structure and communicate your thinking as much as the final recommendation.
Target structured rotational operations programs early
Many large manufacturers, logistics companies, and healthcare systems run rotational operations internship programs that move interns across supply chain, process improvement, and project coordination functions over the summer. These programs are built to train people new to the field, recruit in the fall, and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit and get your application in during the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 86% of the operations project manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Filtering first saves time and keeps your focus on applications you can actually complete.
Operations Project Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an operations project manager internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a documented project portfolio showing process improvement, workflow analysis, or cross-functional coordination work, giving recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to open roles and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an operations project manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for operations project manager interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, team headcount at the end of the summer, and whether the employer's return-offer window aligns with your graduation timeline. Treat the internship as an extended audition and stay focused on the work rather than counting on an offer.
When should I apply for operations project manager internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, including those with structured operations and supply chain programs, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often with deadlines in October and November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are operations project manager internships paid?
Most professional operations project manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so no single figure applies across the board. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, and you can filter to focus on roles that match what you need.
What should an operations project manager internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, noting the tools used and linking to any case studies, process maps, or documented outcomes you can share. Add relevant coursework in operations management, project management methodologies, or data analysis. Keep the whole document to one page, since hiring teams at the intern level expect conciseness.
Are there remote operations project manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 14% of the operations project manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly, so apply early once you've decided what works for your situation and use the work-type filter to surface only the roles you can actually take.
What is a rotational operations internship program?
Rotational operations internship programs place interns across two or more business units, functions, or sites within a single summer or term, exposing them to supply chain, logistics, process improvement, and project coordination in sequence. They are built specifically for people new to the field, recruit aggressively in the fall, and are among the most competitive intern roles in operations, so identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get operations project manager internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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