Special Projects Intern

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Special Projects Intern for their Davie, FL location. This role involves providing support to students, faculty, staff, and the community through various means, including answering questions, assisting front desk staff, and reporting facility issues. The intern will also be involved in educating and enforcing policies, assisting with programs and events, brainstorming ideas, and collaborating with different teams on various tasks and projects. A key project involves creating a guide for local employers and new employees on living in Palm Beach County, focusing on housing resources.

Requirements

Degree-seeking graduate student with a minimum of five credit hours (or nine if international) and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Authorized to work in the United States is required.
Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer questions for students, faculty, staff, and the community by phone or in-person.
Providing support to the front desk staff, as needed.
Report and communicate facility issues or concerns.
Educate and enforce policies and procedures.
Assist with various programs and events.
Brainstorm ideas and provide feedback for programs and events.
Report any program or event related issues or concerns.
Work with programs staff on other various tasks and projects.
Identifying budget for program supplies and staffing.
Work with facilities and operations staff on other tasks and projects as needed.
Assisting the Marketing Team with tabling efforts, as needed.
Brainstorming ideas for engaging content with Marketing Team for all social media platforms.
Collaborate with other departments, within Campus Recreation and the university, to promote events.
Explore Living in Palm Beach County: The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live.