About the role#
Van Andel Institute is seeking a Facilities Student Intern to join our team for a 12-month opportunity starting in January 2027. This role supports our Facilities Department in maintaining a functional, safe, and sustainable environment. You will assist with operational tasks, project management, and sustainability initiatives while gaining professional experience in a research setting.
What you'll do#
- Lead the Green Team by conducting monthly meetings and coordinating sustainability projects.
- Develop sustainability initiatives and write corresponding standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with other institutes and facilities to identify green initiative best practices.
- Provide administrative computer support to Facilities and Maintenance staff.
- Edit equipment data and update preventative maintenance records in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Submit Maximo service requests and update the Chemical Inventory website.
- Conduct data mining for sustainability projects and provide status updates on maintenance tasks.
- Assist with project management, participate in job shadowing, and complete other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Completed two to four years of college (48 or more credit hours).
- Experience working in a maintenance or office services environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Highly organized, professional, and team-oriented approach.
- Proficiency with Canva, CAFM, and Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.
- Students in a full-time Facilities Management program are preferred, though all majors are welcome.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Term: Winter 2027 start.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position at $16 per hour.
- Schedule: Flexible hours during the semester with a 40-hour work week during the summer.
About Van Andel Institute
Van Andel Institute is a nonprofit biomedical research and science education organization. Jay and Betty Van Andel founded the institute in 1996. It operates out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The staff conducts research in areas such as cancer, epigenetics, and Parkinson's disease. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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