Partner Ops Support (Mat. Leave Coverage)

Founded in 1886 as the world’s first consulting firm, Arthur D. Little (ADL) has continually transformed business thinking and practice by applying its expertise in the areas of strategy, technology, and innovation to transform business. ADL today is a global team over 1,500 consultants in 40 offices and in more than 30 countries.  A global and private partnership, ADL has managed to maintain consistent growth over the last decade. In 2023, ADL achieved double digit growth and reached its highest ever revenue. In the US, ADL has offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco and has quadrupled its revenues and staff since 2019.  ADL has made the decision to dramatically increase its investments and plans for growth in the US market.  ADL is planning for a doubling of our US business within the coming 2 years through a combination of expansion in existing practices and addition of teams in additional industry practices.  

As ADL continues to grow, ADL is looking for a temporary Partner Operations Analyst (August through December) based out of our San Francisco office to join the America’s operations team. 

Arthur D. Little US is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Arthur D. Little US. 96% of employees said it’s a Great Place To Work, 41 points higher than the average U.S. company. 

At Arthur D. Little, we’re not just offering an internship, we’re investing in your development:  

• Behind-the-Scenes Insight: Learn how global consulting projects are structured and executed, working alongside consultants and firm leadership.  

• Professional Skill-Building: Master calendar management, project logistics, and internal operations, all critical skills in operations, consulting and beyond.  

• Exposure to Client Service Excellence: Participate in the day-to-day rhythm of high-profile projects, where client satisfaction and collaboration are key.  

• Mentorship and Learning: Be guided by experienced operations professionals and surrounded by driven, intellectually curious teammates. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is between $25 - $35 per hour to be determined during the offer phase and based on candidate background (schooling, previous work experience, etc.)

• Partner & Client Engagement  

• Supports the U.S. partner group in their client-facing and internal initiatives. 

• Support strategic account management and growth planning activities across key client portfolios. 

• Business Development & Account Management 

• Collaborate with partners and BD teams to ensure alignment on priorities and cross-functional synergy. 

• Company Development & Firmwide Initiatives 

• Support projects related to firmwide culture, such as onboarding, wellness, or DE&I programming. 

• Support marketing activities, including campaign planning, asset coordination, and event execution. 

• Support policy rollouts and cross-office process implementations in collaboration with HR and Operations. 

• Team & People Management 

• Maintain a collaborative, accountable team culture that supports growth, clarity, and performance. 

• Operations 

• Contribute to improving systems, tools, and workflows that increase team efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. 

• Support onboarding logistics and office operations in San Francisco and provide backup to other regional needs as required. 

• Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented 

• Able to work independently and juggle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word (experience with calendar and event coordination a plus) 

• Prior internship or administrative support experience preferred  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 

• Strong organizational skills with a proactive, self-starting attitude 

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism 

• Fast learner who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment 

• Fluency in Spanish preferred 

Additional Details: 

• This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work, required in SF office 3 days/week 

Arthur D. Little is an equal opportunity employer: 

ADL is committed to ensuring no employee, contractor, vendor, or job applicant is discriminated against because of their race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, marital or civil partner status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, gender reassignment, or disability. 

If you have a disability that prevents or limits your ability to access or complete the application, or if you require any accommodations for the application or interview process, you may make a request by reaching out to lemire.jacqueline@adlittle.com.