Facilities Intern

SUMMARY: The South Coast Educational Collaborative is looking for a driven intern to join our Facilities team in Swansea, MA. In this internship, you will work in a fast-paced environment gaining hands-on experience supporting operations, maintenance, and space management, often assisting with work orders, vendor coordination, and safety inspections. Duties include managing site logistics, organizing spaces, preparing classrooms and office spaces, and supporting administrative tasks to ensure functional environments. This role typically offers hands-on experience in project management and facility operations. This internship is designed to provide practical experience in a professional business environment while contributing to meaningful collaborative initiatives. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: ⮚Ability to work as a productive member of the instructional team to maximize student outcomes. ⮚Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Director of Facilities to complete general operational tasks. ⮚Support day-to-day facilities operations across the collaborative. ⮚Maintenance & Operations: Assist staff with minor repairs, painting, groundskeeping, and moving furniture/equipment. ⮚Safety & Compliance: Conduct inspections of district buildings to ensure safety, security, and environmental compliance. ⮚Administrative Support: Assist with processing work orders, manage data in software systems, update records, and assist with inventory management. ⮚Project Assistance: Support construction or renovation projects, including walking job sites and checking contractor compliance. ⮚Event Support: Assist with the setup and breakdown of collaborative events or community rentals ⮚Provide hands-on support to Facilities with maintenance and operational tasks. ⮚Help maintain cleanliness and organization of common areas, storage spaces, and supply rooms. ⮚Perform basic grounds and property upkeep as needed. ⮚Develop positive relationships with employees and students. ⮚Maintain confidentiality ⮚Other duties as required. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: ⮚Participation in mentoring/ training sessions across Collaborative programs ⮚Opportunities for job mobility: on-going career counseling; training opportunities; degree/ licensure programs; other professional development opportunities. ⮚Certification in CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current. ⮚Certification in CPI within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current. SALARY: $20 per hour PROGRAM:South Coast Educational Collaborative LOCATION: Swansea, MA TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: June 1 through August 31, 2026 IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Shane Vezina, Director of Facilities