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

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.

About the role

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. Your main focus will be learning to manage a team as well as developing a summer project in partnership with your site leadership.

Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. This is not a corporate, remote or office-based position; our warehouses are fast-paced supply chain environments 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 and operate in an autonomous environment.
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Regularly 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 and review handoff from the outgoing manager to ensure continuity.
• Lead a team huddle to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Confirm your team is positioned for success before operations begin.

Middle of Shift: Lead from the Floor

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

End of Shift: Close Strong

• Conduct a final walkthrough to ensure your area is clean and organized for the next team.
• Review shift performance data and capture lessons learned.
• Hand off to the incoming manager with clear priorities and next steps.
• 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 in a warehouse environment with physical demands including standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment.

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 provided if eligible.

Pay

$28.84 USD hourly for the following locations:

• Little Rock, AR
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Shreveport, LA
• Canton, MS
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Tulsa, OK
• Chattanooga, TN
• Knoxville, TN
• Memphis, TN
• Nashville, TN

Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

• 10-week internship during the summer of 2027.
• 40 hours per week.
• Shifts lasting up to 12 hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Most shifts follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.