Area Manager Intern – Summer 2027 (ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, WI, IL, MI, IN)
About the role
Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You'll help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places, at scale. You'll take ownership early, work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges, and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day.
This is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2027 located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals eager to develop a collaborative leadership style with a team of hourly employees across our Operations network!
Responsibilities
As an Area Manager Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn how to coach, motivate and mentor a team of Amazon associates in a warehouse environment. Your main focus will be learning to manage a team as well as developing a summer project in partnership with your site leadership.
- Learn to coach, manage and develop a team of 50-100 Amazon Associates.
- Drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project.
- Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
- Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
- Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs.
- Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
- Climb and descend stairs (when applicable).
A day in the life
As an Area Manager intern, no two days look exactly the same, but every shift gives you the chance to learn how to lead a team, solve real problems, and directly impact how millions of customers receive their orders.
Start of Shift: Set the Tone - Shadow a current Area Manager and begin to get a handoff from the outgoing manager and review what's carrying over so nothing falls through the cracks. Lead a team huddle to kick off the shift.
Middle of Shift: Lead from the Floor - Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to your team, spot issues early, and keep things running smoothly. Drive results across safety, quality, and productivity — balancing all three in real time.
End of Shift: Close Strong - Do a final walkthrough to make sure your area is clean, organized, and set up for the next team's success. Review your shift's performance data and capture what went well and what to improve.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program for Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field.
Benefits
Access to Amazon's Medical Advice Line, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and financial benefits. Summer relocation and housing assistance provided if eligible.
Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.
Pay
The starting pay for this position is $28.84 - $28.84 USD hourly, with final starting pay based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Locations include: USA, IA, Davenport; USA, IL, Matteson; USA, IN, Greenwood; USA, KS, Kansas City; USA, MI, Detroit; USA, MN, Shakopee; USA, ND, Fargo; USA, NE, Omaha; USA, SD, Sioux Falls; USA, WI, Kenosha.