Area Manager Intern – Summer 2027 (TN, LA, OK, MS, AR), University Recruiting

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. 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. As an Area Manager Intern, you will learn how to coach, motivate, and mentor a team of Amazon associates in a warehouse environment while developing a summer project in partnership with site leadership.

This is an on-site position in a fast-paced supply chain environment where standing, walking, and on-the-production-floor conversations are common.

Responsibilities

• 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 in an autonomous environment.
• Stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs (most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off).
• 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

Start of Shift: Set the Tone

• Shadow a current Area Manager to review handoffs from the outgoing manager and ensure continuity.
• Lead a team huddle to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Confirm team readiness before operations begin.

Middle of Shift: Lead from the Floor

• Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to your team and address issues in real time.
• Drive results across safety, quality, and productivity while balancing priorities.
• Adjust staffing and resources as volume and priorities shift.
• Coach team members, respond to challenges, and partner with support teams to remove roadblocks.
• Keep leadership informed on shift progress and flag risks.
• Develop your internship project.

End of Shift: Close Strong

• Conduct a final walkthrough to ensure the area is clean and organized for the next team.
• Review shift performance data and capture lessons learned.
• Hand off priorities, open items, and next steps to the incoming manager.
• Complete administrative tasks to leave the shift with a clean slate.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Must have work authorization without employer intervention.
• Willing and able to work shifts that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs (when applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program for Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Access to Amazon's Medical Advice Line.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial benefits, including 401(k) matching starting Day 1 of employment.
• Mental Health Support.
• Summer relocation and housing assistance (if eligible).

Pay

$28.84 USD hourly (varies by location). Final starting pay will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Locations: Little Rock, AR; Baton Rouge, Shreveport, LA; Canton, MS; Oklahoma City, Tulsa, OK; Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, TN.