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Position Overview:

1515 Summer Interns support the daily operations and long-term improvement of 1515 through hands-on, project-based work. This internship is designed for students interested in event operations, systems development, facilities management, and administrative process improvement.

The intern will work closely with professional staff to design, build, and implement practical tools and systems that improve efficiency, organization, and user experience for staff, student employees, and building users.

This position emphasizes applied learning, independent project work, and professional skill development in a real-world campus environment.

Key Projects & Responsibilities:

The Summer Interns will complete several major projects during the internship periods, which may include:

Operation Development:

• Design and develop a game room resource checkout system, such as a simple website or digital tool, to track equipment usage, availability, and returns.
• Assess current game room usage workflows and recommend improvements that enhance accountability, accessibility, and staff efficiency.
• Support improvements to operational tracking systems used by student employees and professional staff.

Lost & Found System Revamp:

• Audit, organize, and redesign the current lost and found system to improve intake, tracking, storage, and retrieval processes.
• Create clear procedures for onboarding staff and student employees to the updated lost and found process.
• Develop supporting documentation or guides to ensure long-term sustainability of the system.

Facilities & Building Support:

• Create clear, user-friendly building usage signage for staff and student employees (e.g., space expectations, setup standards, storage guidelines).
• Assist with organizing and labeling storage areas to improve accessibility, safety, and workflow efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve furniture placement, storage practices, and space utilization.

1515 Summer Orientation Marketing and Support:

• Support ongoing building operations as needed, including assisting with Summer Orientation Open House from July 6 - July 31, monitoring spaces, and collaborating with full-time staff to give tours of the space.
• Participate in meetings with professional staff to provide progress updates and receive feedback on building marketing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the internship, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate systems thinking by evaluating existing processes and designing practical, user-centered improvements.
• Build technical and digital skills through hands-on development of a basic checkout or tracking system.
• Strengthen professional communication by presenting ideas, documenting processes, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Gain experience in facilities and event operations, including space usage, equipment management, and building support.
• Enhance career readiness through accountability, problem-solving, time management, and independent work in a professional setting.

• Interest in operations, event services, facilities management, information systems, or process improvement.
• Experience or interest in basic web development, databases, or digital tools (preferred but not required).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while seeking feedback and guidance.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment.

• Term: Summer (dates flexible based on availability).
• Hours: Flexible; determined in collaboration with supervisor.
• Compensation: Paid internship (rate aligned with departmental student employment).

Hourly Rate: $13/hr.

Duties will vary according to position.

Student wage position for less than 20 hours per week.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Resume Required.
Education: Current undergraduate and graduate UVA student.
Experience: None
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.