Operations & Technology 2026 Summer Internship
About The Position
TreeFolks mission is to empower Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. For over 37 years, TreeFolks has planted more than 3 million trees, distributed 190,000 trees to local residents, engaged over 50,000 volunteers, and educated both children and adults about planting, protecting, and sustaining trees. What started as a small group of Austinites planting trees together has grown into a multifaceted organization tackling climate change regionally. TreeFolks mission is to empower Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. For over 37 years, TreeFolks has planted more than 3 million trees, distributed 190,000 trees to local residents, engaged over 50,000 volunteers, and educated both children and adults about planting, protecting About Harris Energy Solutions, LLC Harris Energy Solutions, LLC (HES) is proud to sponsor this internship with TreeFolks. HES is a Nationwide Energy Consulting Services firm offering a full suite of consulting services, including Building Energy Modeling, Renewable Energy Consulting, Master Planning, Energy Audit, Building Commissioning and Building Retro-Commissioning. HES prides itself on the work it performs and the services it provides. Internship Overview TreeFolks & HES are seeking a motivated and curious Operations & Technology Intern to support a telephone system transition. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, nonprofit operations, vendor evaluation, and technology decision-making. The intern will take full ownership of a defined project from research through recommendation and implementation planning. This is an ideal position for a self-directed student or recent graduate who enjoys problem-solving, learning new systems, and contributing to meaningful organizational improvements. The internship will be primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings. The anticipated commitment is 10–12 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, between 9 am and 5 pm. Exact dates are negotiable within a June to August timeframe. The Operations & Technology Intern will report to Ashleigh Lassiter, Deputy Director. Primary Project: Telephone System Audit & Transition The intern will lead a comprehensive review of TreeFolks current phone system and recommend a more cost-effective, user-friendly solution. The goal of this project is to reduce costs, simplify management, and improve the overall user experience.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable with learning new technology and systems
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and manage a project
- Curiosity and interest in operations, technology, or nonprofit work
- Basic familiarity with business technology tools
Responsibilities
- Learn and document TreeFolks current phone system and usage patterns (Office@Hand)
- Conduct stakeholder interviews to determine staff needs related to telephone communication
- Evaluate current costs, features, and opportunities for improvement
- Research alternative options (e.g., Google Voice and other solutions)
- Conduct vendor comparisons and cost analysis
- Develop a recommendation and implementation plan
- Present findings and proposal to leadership
- Assist with planning and overseeing the transition to the selected system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
