KPFF is seeking two part-time Business Research Interns to join our team for an 8–10 week internship between April and June.
This internship is designed for students considering careers in consulting, communications, or management, and provides hands-on exposure to real business questions through competitor and market-based website research. Interns will work within a collaborative, professional office environment and contribute to clearly defined deliverables following an established timeline of work progression.
This is a non-exempt, temporary position.
What You'll Experience
- Real-world exposure to how professional services firms present themselves externally
- Structured, project-based work with clear milestones and expectations
- Collaboration within a professional office environment
- Opportunities to strengthen research, organization, and communication skills
- Experience commonly aligned with marketing, competitive research, and consulting-style internships
- Opportunities for learning, relationship building, and fun
Internship Focus & Deliverables
- A competitor comparison matrix developed in Excel
- A written summary of key observations and takeaways
- Recommendations for improving website clarity and external messaging
- A final presentation summarizing findings and insights
- Periodic progress updates throughout the internship
Schedule & Work Location
- Part-time: 10–15 hours per week
- Duration: April–June (approximately 8–10 weeks, starting in April)
- In-person work is required on Tuesdays at our Downtown Los Angeles office (3–4 hours between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM)
- Additional hours may be completed remotely
- Local applicants are required; candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Downtown Los Angeles office
- Relocation assistance is not provided
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to synthesize qualitative information into clear, structured insights and recommendations
- Ability to independently plan, document, and organize work
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a professional office environment
Salary
Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.