Private Equity Operations & Executive Assistant Internship

Access Holdings Overview

Access Holdings Management Company LLC is a Baltimore-based middle-market investment firm with over $2.8 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2013, Access provides direct investment opportunities to create concentrated portfolios of essential service-based businesses in North America. We undertake active build-and-buy strategies, pursuing what we want to own, great markets and distinct business models. In doing so, Access partners, scales, and innovates to build enduring businesses. For more information, please visit www.accessholdings.com.

Position Description 

Access Holdings is seeking outstanding candidates for the Operations & Executive Assistant Internship. This role is located in our Baltimore office, offering a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience working closely with our executive team and supporting the firm’s daily operations. The Operations & Executive Assistant Intern will provide support across a variety of workstreams, many of which will be confidential and time sensitive in nature. This role will provide insight into the day-to-day operations of a private equity firm while sharpening your organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

The role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced investment environment with constantly evolving priorities. Access Holdings looks for individuals with a positive, “can-do” attitude, who thrive in small team environments.

Responsibilities

Executive and administrative support

• Support meeting organization, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, taking notes, and managing follow ups.
• Assist with calendar management, travel coordination, and logistics.
• Provide administrative assistance such as draft internal and external communications, reports, and presentations.

Office and operations management

• Ensure smooth office operations by handling procurement, event planning, and office organization.
• Help coordinate team lunches, office gatherings, and executive off site.
• Maintain office supplies, restock snacks and beverages, and keep communal areas organized.

Strategic initiatives and projects

• Support the research and presentation of firm strategies and investments
• Project manage key strategic initiatives for the firm across a variety of functions

 Guest and vendor relations

• Provide front desk coverage and serve as the first point of contact for guests.
• Coordinate logistics with external vendors for office needs, catering, and events.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• High level of intellectual curiosity, innovation, and creativity
• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and interest in working in a small, entrepreneurial team 
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Requirements 

• Current sophomore or junior with a record of high academic achievement (cumulative GPA 3.3 or higher)
• Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship both now and in the future