Intern - President's Office Operations

University of Massachusetts; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts President's Office in Westborough, MA is offering a Fall 2026 internship at $17.00 an hour for current UMass students. The Operations Intern will support day-to-day building operations and administrative functions to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient office environment.

Responsibilities include facilities coordination, event support, mail room and procurement tasks, and developing operational procedures to improve workflows. Hours up to 20 per week, on-site.

Qualifications

• Current UMass student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• 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 with proactive approach.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to lift 25 lbs and work on-site in Westborough, MA.

Responsibilities

• Building Access & Facilities: support access control and visitor check-ins, coordinate maintenance with vendors.
• Event support: set up/break down rooms and furniture for meetings and events.
• Mail Room & Office Supply: lead mailroom and shipping activities; manage inventory and procurement.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational procedures to improve office workflows.
• Perform other operational tasks and errands as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Intern - President's Office Operations

Job no: 530289
Position type: Internship
Campus: UMass President's Office
Campus Location: Westborough
Department: PO - Operations
Categories: Administrative & Office Support
Advertised: Sep 22 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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 orhigher
• 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

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 President's Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.