Contracted Student Interns - Operations Intern (UNPAID)

About the Role

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks applicants for an Operations Intern for the 2026 Fall Semester. This unpaid, contracted student internship is designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations in the creation of Workflows, Standard Operating Procedures, Attendance and Inventory-Tracking Systems, Staffing, Scheduling, and other administrative duties.
• All tasks are related to Operations and Facility Maintenance with a focus on Fall/Winter operations.
• Gain experience in administration and management of Snow Removal Operations, Emergency management/Action Plans (pertaining to Weather Events, etc.), Contingency-planning and strategizing, etc.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tasks and operations.
• Create staffing schedules for small/large weather events/emergencies.
• Create inventory lists of machinery, vehicles, supplies, and other winter equipment for use during emergencies and non-emergency.
• Standardize workflows and procedures as they pertain to the larger operation of the Revere Complex.
• Facilitate trainings for staff (via pre-recorded online videos).
• Assist with other assigned tasks and/or projects as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity (in respect to Operations, past practices, finding bottlenecks in workflows, etc.)
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills, responding to various types of audiences.
• Problem-solving skills, as well as identifying new problems to then solve
• Capable of rapport and effective communication with peers, DCR patrons and visitors.

Details

• Start/End Date: 9/21/2026 - 12/4/2026
• Weekly Hours: 20 hours
• Number of Openings: 1 position
• Salary: $0.00 (UNPAID Student Internship)