Student Intern (Facilities)

Van Andel Institute

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Van Andel Institute (VAI) is seeking a Facilities Student Intern to join their Facilities Department for a 12-month internship opportunity starting in January 2027. The Facilities Department aims to create and maintain a "Best in Class" facility, adhering to LEED certified standards and promoting employee-based green initiatives. This role will support the department's mission by performing various operational tasks, assisting with special projects, and providing office support to internal staff.

Requirements

• Completed two to four years of college (equivalent to 48 or more credit hours).
• Experience working in a maintenance or office services environment.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal or no direct supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
• Strong written communication skills: editing and writing skills preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in using standard office equipment.
• Highly organized.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Team oriented.
• Willing to be trained and to learn new skills.

Nice To Haves

• Students in a full-time Facilities Management program at an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with Canva, CAFM, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Develop Sustainability initiatives through leading the Green Team.
• Conduct monthly Green Team meetings and coordinate activities and projects around Sustainability.
• Work with other Institutes and Education Facilities to best practice Green Initiatives.
• Provide administrative computer support to the Facilities/Maintenance staff.
• Edit equipment data in the computerized maintenance management system and update equipment and preventative maintenance records.
• Provide status updates for maintenance projects.
• Submit Maximo service requests.
• Update the Chemical Inventory website.
• Provide Project Management support.
• Job shadowing.
• Fulfill other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Data mining for sustainability projects.
• Provide organizational support on projects.
• Provide status updates for sustainability projects.
• Help deploy green initiative projects at VAI and write corresponding standard operating procedures for those projects.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Opportunity to earn academic credit through the Guest Student Program
• Parking in the Michigan Street Development parking structure (contingent upon availability) for a one-time fee of $15.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree