Facilities Intern

Fenwick & West•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Fenwick is excited to offer an internship opportunity in our Facilities Department. This internship provides exposure to facilities operations, within a professional services environment. Interns may assist with preparing and maintaining conference rooms, kitchens, and multi‑purpose spaces for meetings and events. Under the supervision of the Catering & Events Manager, responsibilities include supporting catering logistics such as setting up food and refreshments, reconciling deliveries, inspecting items for quality, and ensuring rooms are properly furnished and equipped. Interns will help stock and monitor supplies, perform routine sweeps of facilities spaces, maintain cleanliness in kitchens and conference areas, and support the upkeep of beverage equipment and snack stations. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with inventory, placing supply orders, coordinating signage, and providing back‑up support for reception and Facilities services such as copy/scan/mail functions. Interns may also assist with event support and other duties as assigned. This internship is based in our Silicon Valley, CA office and requires 100% in-office presence. The role is a non‑exempt position scheduled for 24 hours per week, Tuesday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is expected to run through summer 2026.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a college degree program
Strong communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Customer‑service oriented and able to work well in a team
Ability to follow procedures and manage multiple tasks
Willingness and ability to walk between conference rooms, multi-purpose rooms, storage rooms and kitchens throughout the day.
Professional, detail‑oriented, and able to interact effectively with staff, attorneys, and vendor
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 30 pounds frequently.
The ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, early mornings, evenings and/or weekends, as needed, to ensure adequate department coverage.

Responsibilities

Preparing and maintaining conference rooms, kitchens, and multi‑purpose spaces for meetings and events
Supporting catering logistics such as setting up food and refreshments, reconciling deliveries, inspecting items for quality, and ensuring rooms are properly furnished and equipped
Stocking and monitoring supplies
Performing routine sweeps of facilities spaces
Maintaining cleanliness in kitchens and conference areas
Supporting the upkeep of beverage equipment and snack stations
Assisting with inventory
Placing supply orders
Coordinating signage
Providing back‑up support for reception and Facilities services such as copy/scan/mail functions
Assisting with event support
Other duties as assigned