Intern - President's Office Operations

University of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts President's Office in Westborough, MA is offering a part-time Operations Intern for Fall 2026 at $17.00 per hour. The role supports day-to-day building operations and administrative tasks to keep the office safe, clean, and efficient.

This hands-on position includes facilities maintenance, event support, vendor coordination, and basic procurement tasks. Candidates must be a degree-seeking UMass student from the five-campus system, able to work up to 20 hours

Qualifications

• Current UMass student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to lift 25 lbs and work on-site in Westborough, MA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building access, facilities coordination, and vendor coordination.
• Support events by setting up and breaking down rooms and managing room requests.
• Lead mailroom and office-supply operations and manage procurement tasks.
• Help develop operational procedures to improve office workflows.
• Perform other operational tasks and errands as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Education

UMass student (undergrad or grad)

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 meetingroom 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.