Operations and Administrative Intern

Jobless; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug and Play, Silicon Valley headquarters, is seeking an Operations & Administrative Intern to support daily activities within a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on front desk duties, general administrative tasks, event support, and ongoing office/facility needs as part of a collaborative operations team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; pursuing college degree preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, and positive attitude.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable learning new systems and completing different tasks.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Previous office, customer service, hospitality, or administrative experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with front desk coverage, including greeting visitors and providing general assistance to members and guests.
• Provide general administrative support to the Operations team.
• Assist with organizing office materials, supplies, and documents.
• Support the team with events, meetings, and other onsite activities.
• Help with basic data entry, filing, and maintaining organized records.
• Assist with day-to-day office and facility needs.
• Take on special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Operations team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Multitasking

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Education

High School Diploma

Pursuing college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm. Our mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 70 locations across the world, and our corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and motivated Operations & Administrative Intern to support the day-to-day activities of our Silicon Valley headquarters.

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone who is organized, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The intern will provide general support to the Operations team, including front desk assistance, administrative tasks, events, and other projects as needed.

The ideal candidate is a team player who takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and is willing to help wherever needed.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Assist with front desk coverage, including greeting visitors and providing general assistance to members and guests.
• Provide general administrative support to the Operations team.
• Assist with organizing office materials, supplies, and documents.
• Support the team with events, meetings, and other onsite activities.
• Help with basic data entry, filing, and maintaining organized records.
• Assist with day-to-day office and facility needs.
• Take on special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Operations team.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma; currently pursuing a college degree is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, and positive attitude.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable learning new systems and completing different types of tasks.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Previous office, customer service, hospitality, or administrative experience is a plus, but not required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Be part of Plug & Play, one of the world's largest startup innovation platforms.
• Gain hands-on experience in office operations, administration, events, and workplace management.
• Work alongside an international team and interact with startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate executives.
• Gain exposure to the fast-paced world of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Work in a vibrant and unique environment at our Silicon Valley headquarters.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

5 days per week in office.