Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, Episcopal college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,460 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Notably, the school operates completely free of interference from state and local governments. Employees at Berkeley are amongst the most well-compensated in the industry and are supported assiduously in tangible and intangible ways. In fact, Berkeley was named a “2026 Top Workplace” by the Tampa Bay Times.
At Berkeley, we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.
Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well-equipped 86-acre campus, consisting of 29 state-of-the-art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate, well-rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity while mastering a rigorous, engaging curriculum and enjoying a myriad of co-curricular opportunities.
The tax advantages of living in Florida are significant, and the Tampa Bay region offers an incomparable lifestyle replete with sunshine, year-round outdoor activity, and rich culture. Safe and easy to navigate, Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to make a life.
Business Office Intern
As a supporting member of Berkeley’s Business Office reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Business Office Intern will support Business Office operations through managing school-wide purchase orders, placing orders, assisting with accounts payable, and helping the Treasure Cove, the school spirit store, with merchandising, billing, and guest interactions. This position is a part-time position for 20-24 weekly hours and will operate on the school’s academic calendar. This internship will provide hands on experience in accounting operations, purchasing, retail operations, customer service, and business administration within an independent school environment.
The ideal candidate will be a focused, self-motivated, and positive individual who will also be flexible, eager to learn, creative, and engaged. The duties and responsibilities outlined below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the school’s purchase order system by creating purchase orders, placing orders with vendors, tracking orders, and processing returns
- Assist accounts payable processes with creating journal entries and administrative tasks
- Learn and utilize school purchasing, accounting, and point of sale software
- Serve as support to the Treasure Cove by:
- Restocking merchandise and snacks within store
- Ordering, receiving, and tagging prices on merchandise
- Processing in store and online orders
- Answering customers’ questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise
- Operating a heat-press for vinyl transfers
- Designing signage for within store
- Performing physical inventories
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller or Treasure Cove Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
- Customer service experience
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as a departmental manual
- Ability to speak politely and effectively with colleagues, students and guests
- Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, knowledge of Lightspeed, Cadworx, a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
The appointment will begin in July 2026 and is a part-time position.
All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.
Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, national or ancestral origin, or any other status protected by law, in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic programs, and other School-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.