Internship Description

The Operations Intern will support the Sorenson Impact Institute’s operations team by assisting with day-to-day office operations, event logistics, student engagement, and administrative coordination. This role is ideal for students who enjoy creating organized and efficient work environments, solving problems, and supporting teams behind the scenes. Candidates should be dependable, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-office support for daily operations, administrative needs, and special projects
• Organize and maintain office spaces, storage areas, inventory, supplies, and mail
• Assist with meeting and event logistics, including room setup and breakdown, catering, technology support, guest hospitality, and coordination with the Impact and Prosperity Epicenter team
• Support the Impact Capital Community through meetings, event preparation, and logistical coordination, as needed
• Maintain a proactive approach to anticipate team needs and offer creative solutions
• Represent the Institute at campus events by tabling and engaging with students to promote internship opportunities, the Sorenson Impact Institute, and the Impact Capital Community
• Promote internship opportunities through outreach to student organizations, academic departments, faculty, and campus partners
• Complete campus errands and coordinate with University departments as needed
• Support lunch and learns, workshops, all team meetings, and other internal team activities
• Demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to produce high-quality work, including the appropriate use of AI tools
• Be available to work in person at the Sorenson Impact Institute, with flexibility to support varying office coverage needs throughout the week
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at the sophomore level or higher; Business, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Public Administration, or related fields preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable interacting professionally with students, faculty, clients, and external partners
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues and quickly learn new systems
• Ability to lift and move meeting materials and event supplies as needed

Successful Candidates will have:

• Interest in operations, project coordination, event planning, student engagement, in social impact
• Strong customer service skills and a professional, welcoming demeanor
• Initiative, reliability, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while adapting to changing needs
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively across teams

About the Sorenson Impact Institute

The Sorenson Impact Institute (SII) at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business envisions a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of our actions guides decision making. The Institute advances global impact through innovation in impact investing and finance, public policy and government spending, and corporate and social sector behavior with organizations across the globe, and utilizes world-class data science, impact storytelling and collaboration as key tools. As part of its mission to train future impact leaders, the Institute integrates academic programming and experiential learning into each of its practice areas.

Notes

* The dynamic nature of work means the student experience becomes more valuable with deeper levels of engagement. To facilitate this experience, student interns are expected to commit to working 20 hours per week for a minimum of two semesters (continuation beyond the first semester is dependent upon meeting the appropriate level of performance).

** The Sorenson Impact Institute strongly encourages diverse applicants, especially those who self-identify as Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, non-binary, living with disabilities, neurodivergent, young, speak English as a second language, and others from overlooked / underestimated communities.

*** Due to legal restrictions regarding student employment under certain Visa statuses, Sorenson Impact can not guarantee our ability to pay international students. For international students potentially selected, we commit to working with you and your institution to determine our ability to adequately compensate you for your time and energy. Please reach out with any questions.