Operations Intern (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations Team to manage and maintain digital and physical files for office inventory.
• Support office inventory needs, including contributions in-kind (CIK) and procured inventory via day-to-day storage, tracking and reporting.
• Support on and off-site storage needs.
• Aid in IT and office supply inventory.
• Assist with smooth functioning of office infrastructure including front desk support.
• Aid in planning and coordinating office events and meetings.

Qualifications

• Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving and follow-through ability, and proven success in managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding policies and processes of non-profit daily operation with regard to IT, procurement, safety and security.
• Understanding the coordination of staff and resources between a local non-profit office and headquarters; understanding compliance standards.
• Gain exposure to humanitarian immigrant community.
• Understand the various barriers clients face and services to support self-sufficiency.

Experience

• Experience working in a dynamic office environment.
• Working towards a degree at a college or university.
• Must be a current student or within 12 months of schooling.
• Interest or work in logistics, procurement, or IT.