Furniture, Fixture, & Equipment Intern (Hourly)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

5d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

To support Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) Project Managers with a range of tasks related to furniture and equipment management, including planning, procurement, and installation.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be preformed
• Possess a basic understanding of Interior Design concepts, including space planning, material selection and furniture specifications.
• Basic knowledge of reading architectural drawings.
• Understand the various stages of a design project, from conceptual development and schematic design to construction documentation and project execution.
• Strong interest in interior design and furniture trends
• Excellent visual aesthetic and attention to detail
• Ability to research and analyze product information
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• The ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.
• Respecting a unique multicultural environment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software.
• Demonstrated proficiency with design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop)
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a recent graduate.
• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in furniture and equipment selection, specification, procurement and warranty processes
• Reviewing and organizing FF&E documentation, including specifications, drawings and vendor quotes
• Conducting inventory assessments and updating FF&E records.
• Coordinating with vendors for product samples, pricing, and delivery timelines.
• Assisting in space planning and layout development using design software.
• Supporting project coordination efforts, including scheduling installations, developing punch lists, and tracking orders.
• Assisting in preparing reports, presentations, and budget analysis related to FF&E projects
• Conduct field verifications, including measurements and photos.
• Create furniture plans for existing spaces.
• FF&E Intern may also be asked to collaborate with other interns and construction project managers on work.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees