Intern - President's Office Operations
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University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA, US
Summary
The intern will support daily building operations, including facilities maintenance, event setup, and vendor coordination. They will also manage mailroom activities, inventory procurement, and assist in implementing operational procedures.
Job Description
Primary Work Location:
50 Washington Street, Westborough. On-site schedule.
Normal Work Schedule:
Up to 20 hours per week M-F
Job Summary:
The University of Massachusetts President's Office, located in Westborough, MA is offering a part time internship for the Fall 2026 semester at $17.00 an hour. Candidates must be a degree seeking UMass student from the five campus system. The Operations Intern supports day-to-day building operations and administrative functions to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient office environment. This is a hands-on role that assists with facilities maintenance, event support, vendor coordination, and basic procurement tasks.
Essential Functions:
- Building Access & Facilities Coordination: support access control and visitor check-ins, coordinate maintenance with property management and third party vendors, and ensure common areas and workspaces are clean, safe, and operational.
- Event support: set up and break down rooms and furniture for meetings and events; manage meeting‑room requests.
- Mail Room & Office Supply Operations: lead mailroom and shipping activities and manage inventory and procurement of essential supplies.
- Assist in developing and implementing operational procedures to improve office workflows
- Perform other operational tasks and errands as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):
- Current UMass student who is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to addressing challenges
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Able to lift 25 lbs
- Must be able to work on-site in Westborough, MA
Working Conditions:
Typical office setting
Additional Details:
Any offers of an internship within the President's Office is specifically conditioned upon the potential candidate consenting to and successfully completing a background review.
The University of Massachusetts is a five-campus public research university system renowned for the quality of its academic programs, the scope and excellence of its research, and the strength of its public service mission.
UMass provides access to high-quality, affordable education that advances knowledge and improves the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation and the world.
Founded
1863
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
The University of Massachusetts is a five-campus public research university system renowned for the quality of its academic programs, the scope and excellence of its research, and the strength of its public service mission.
UMass provides access to high-quality, affordable education that advances knowledge and improves the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation and the world.
Founded
1863
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts