Workplace Operations Manager Jobs in Columbia, MD

Position: Workplace Operations & Marketing Intern 

Internship Term: Fall/Winter 2026, September through end of 2026

Work Location: Cobec Office, Washington, DC (Onsite)

Function: Workplace Operations, Marketing and Communications

Schedule: Part-Time (24-32 hours/week) 

Salary: $19/hourly rate

Security Requirements

Must pass a background check conducted via a third-party vendor. 

Culture 

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people. [H4] 

Values and Expectations 

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Caring about the Whole Human, Integrity, Innovation & Initiative, Excellence, and Growth with Intention) are the most important drivers for success in this role. In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude. 

Job Summary
 

Cobec is seeking an organized, resourceful intern to support our Washington, DC office and help create a welcoming, well-run experience for employees and visitors.

This is a hands-on role supporting workplace operations, employee communications, marketing, onboarding, meetings, and company events. The intern will help develop graphics, recruiting materials, social media content, and website updates, and may support Cobec On Air through episode clips, captions, show notes, and promotional content. The role will also provide opportunities to use AI-enabled content creation and editing tools responsibly. The ideal candidate enjoys helping people, takes ownership, communicates well, and can bring structure and creativity to a fast-moving environment.
 

Relevant Experience

Prior customer service, hospitality, office, administrative, or event-support experience is preferred, but not required. Experience or demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, graphic design, social media, podcasting, website content, or AI-enabled content creation and editing tools is a plus..

Essential Job Functions

The intern will support the following activities under the direction of Cobec staff. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and the intern’s interests and capabilities..

• Workplace Operations and Employee Experience
  • Serve as a welcoming resource for employees, visitors, vendors, and guests.
  • Maintain a regular presence at the front desk during scheduled onsite hours and serve as the first point of welcome for employees, candidates, visitors, vendors, and guests.
  • Help create a welcoming, distinctly Cobec office experience through approved music, food and snack coordination, seasonal decorations, shared-space presentation, and thoughtful support for office celebrations and gatherings.
  • Support office supplies, mail, shipping and receiving, workspace organization, and shared spaces.
  • Conduct weekly conference-room checks, including testing microphones, cameras, audio, and other AV equipment. Help maintain clear room instructions and troubleshooting guides.
  • Coordinate with building management and service vendors as needed.
  • Assist with visitor logs, badges, building-access requests, equipment shipments, and related records under staff supervision.
• Meetings, Events, and Onboarding
  • Support room reservations, catering, technology setup, meeting materials, and guest coordination.
  • Provide onsite meeting and event support, including setup, teardown, and vendor coordination.
  • Help manage Cobec-branded merchandise inventory, packaging, and distribution.
  • Assist with new-hire welcome materials, biographies, internal introductions, and other approved onboarding activities.
• Marketing and Communications
  • Create and update graphics, recruiting materials, presentations, internal communications, and digital content using Cobec’s brand guidelines.
  • Draft social media content for review and approval by Cobec staff.
  • Support Cobec On Air by helping prepare episode clips, captions, show notes, graphics, and promotional content.
  • Support Cobec’s website redesign and ongoing updates through content organization, copy development, asset management, quality checks, and basic content updates.
  • Use approved AI-enabled content creation and editing tools to help draft, repurpose, and refine content, with human review before anything is published.
  • Help organize employee resources by archiving outdated files, applying approved naming and branding conventions, and recommending improvements.
• Special Projects
  • Own at least one clearly defined project from planning through completion with guidance from Cobec staff.

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing or hold a degree or certificate in business, marketing, communications, graphic design, hospitality, human resources, or a related field. Candidates with equivalent experience or demonstrated interest in these areas will also be considered. 

Skills Requirements

• Organized, dependable, and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, use time effectively, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to ask questions when expectations are unclear.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in helping people.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Sound judgment and an understanding of when to ask for guidance or escalate an issue.
• Experience with Outlook and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new software and equipment.
• Interest in learning and responsibly using AI-enabled content creation and editing tools.
• Experience with graphic design, social media, video or podcast editing, or website-content tools is a plus, but not required.
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EEO

Cobec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law