What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Operations Intern position at World Help?
Facility Operations Intern
(Fully Formatted Job Requisition Attached Below)
Mission & Values
World Help is a Christian humanitarian organization serving the physical and spiritual needs of people in impoverished communities around the world. We are searching for a devout follower of Christ whose worldview correlates with the company’s mission and values.
Position Purpose
The Facility Operations Intern serves as an apprentice and coordinator of responsibilities related to the functionality of World Help’s physical office and distribution center, providing critical support to all departments within the organization as needed. These functions are fulfilled through building and grounds maintenance, inventory and asset management, custodial services, vendor relationships, and employee/workplace safety compliance. Together, these responsibilities allow the Facility Operations Intern to ensure World Help’s brick and mortar assets are secure, accessible, and in optimal working conditions, and operational requests and inquiries are fulfilled with excellence.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist Operations Manager with various building and ground maintenance initiatives, including custodial functions, ensuring the inside/outside appearance and functionality of the facilities are presentable, clean and maintained according to company policy and procedures.
- Assist with regular facility, grounds, and/or asset inspections and any associated repairs or installation work.
- Assist in fulfilling staff material and operational ticket requests in a timely manner.
- Assist with maintaining an organized warehouse and office storage areas, ensuring supplies and equipment are labeled, accessible, and stocked.
- Assist the broader Operations Team with operational or logistical tasks as needed, including loading and unloading of trucks, organization of inventory, cleaning and upkeep of warehouse.
- Any additional duties needed to help drive the mission, vision, and organizational values of World Help.
Your Time
50% - Facility & Grounds Maintenance
- Executing assigned custodial and maintenance tasks related to World Help facilities and grounds.
50% - Volunteer Relations & Development
- Fulfilling staff material or operational requests, which can include building repairs and maintenance, supply orders, and special projects.
Intern Responsibilities
- Represent World Help
Role Classifications
- Intern
- Part-Time
- In-Office Environment
- Unpaid
Structure
- Direct Lead: Operations Manager
- Direct Reports: None
- Team: Operations
- Department: Humanitarian Aid
- When You Work: Normal Operating Hours
Required Skills/Education
- Ability to work on feet for extended periods of time and comfortable with manual work.
- Efficient use of time management.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills that allow for efficient teamwork.
Preferred Skills/Education
- Enrolled in a collegiate program working toward a degree in Business or related field.
- Previous experience working in related field.
Miscellaneous
- 10-15 hours a week preferred.
- Must be able to carry 50-75 pounds at times.
- Potential travel to pick up employees and/or visitors from locations such as airports, bus stations, etc. May also travel to pick up supplies and/or equipment.
