UT Outpost Summer 2026 Intern

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Outpost Summer Intern at University of Texas at Austin seeks motivated undergraduates to run daily operations, lead the student organization, and support campus outreach. You will handle front desk duties, donations, training, and data entry while collaborating with campus partners.

Candidates must be UT Austin students, available for 12 weeks in Summer 2026, up to 15 hours weekly, and able to lift 30 lbs.

Qualifications

• Anticipated enrollment for the academic year at UT Austin as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Maintain academic standards and a clean disciplinary record.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate daytime, evening, and weekend work.
• Authorization to work in the United States of America.
• Completion of the UT Outpost mandated Summer Intern training
• Participate in weekly team meetings, determined by team availability.
• Completion of additional training sessions as needed.
• Completion of all policy and procedural documentation.
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Preferred to have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to lift at least 30lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of UT Outpost; opening, closing, and daily tasks.
• Lead the UT Outpost student organization – hold organization meetings, create an organizational culture, delegate tasks to promote the growth of UT Outpost
• Manage front desk – complete tasks, answer inquiries, provide customer service, etc.
• Receive, log, and process donations to UT Outpost.
• Train and lead student organization members and volunteers to assist with operations.
• Log all donation and visitor data via the Food Bank Management software.
• Collaborate with student organizations, academic departments and University partners on initiatives, projects, and events.
• Prepare, pickup, and/or deliver items to satellites and other campus partners.
• Educate campus community about food insecurity and UT Outpost through tabling and events.
• Learn about local resources to redirect and support visitors unable to shop at UT Outpost.
• Assist with UT Outpost process updates as needed.
• Work in compliance with all university, departmental, and programmatic policies, procedures, andstandards.
• Complete and submit all required documentation within requested timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality, except when university policy and/or law mandates a report.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Student org safety

Campus safety resources

Macintosh computers

MS Office

Work study

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student at UT Austin

Tools

Macintosh computers

Job description

Job Posting Title: UT Outpost Summer 2026 Intern ---- Hiring Department: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: May 11, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 09, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes UT Outpost is hiring for 2 summer undergraduate employees (SU26).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of UT Outpost; opening, closing, and daily tasks.
• Lead the UT Outpost student organization – hold organization meetings, create an organizational culture, delegate tasks to promote the growth of UT Outpost
• Manage front desk – complete tasks, answer inquiries, provide customer service, etc.
• Receive, log, and process donations to UT Outpost.
• Train and lead student organization members and volunteers to assist with operations.
• Log all donation and visitor data via the Food Bank Management software.
• Collaborate with student organizations, academic departments and University partners on initiatives, projects, and events.
• Prepare, pickup, and/or deliver items to satellites and other campus partners.
• Educate campus community about food insecurity and UT Outpost through tabling and events.
• Learn about local resources to redirect and support visitors unable to shop at UT Outpost.
• Assist with UT Outpost process updates as needed.
• Work in compliance with all university, departmental, and programmatic policies, procedures, andstandards.
• Complete and submit all required documentation within requested timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality, except when university policy and/or law mandates a report.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Anticipated enrollment for the academic year at UT Austin as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Maintain academic standards and a clean disciplinary record.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate daytime, evening, and weekend work.
• Authorization to work in the United States of America.
• Completion of the UT Outpost mandated Summer Intern training
• Participate in weekly team meetings, determined by team availability.
• Completion of additional training sessions as needed.
• Completion of all policy and procedural documentation.
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Preferred to have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to lift at least 30lbs.
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Ability to work in a team and provide meaningful contributions.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Interest and experience working with student organizations on safety and risk management.
• Experience navigating and working with campus safety offices and resources.
• Experience with Macintosh computers and software or the ability to learn applications quickly (i.e. Microsoft office suite products)
• Work study status.
• Other experience/skills relevant to position responsibilities.

Time Commitment

• Commit to being a UT Outpost Summer Intern for 12 weeks during the Summer 2026 term.
• Work up to 15 hours each week based on UT Outpost operating hours and class schedule; evenings and weekends included.

Career Competencies Gained

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand
• Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment
• Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and positive attitude
• Plan, initiate, manage, complete, and evaluate projects

Salary

$11.10 per hour

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of Interest answering the following questions: - How do you define food insecurity? - What interests you about working at UT Outpost? - What experiences can you bring to better the food pantry and career closet? - Out of the open positions, rank them from most interested to least interested.

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.