Operations Intern at The Greater Boston Food

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Writing Skills, Computer Skills, Office 365, Digital Competencies, Research, Data Analysis, Logistics

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Job Title: Operations Intern Reports to: Logistics Specialist HR to complete: FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive Position: Yes Work Location: On Site Travel: yes Date: January 2026 Position Summary: The intern will work on a new transportation plan reporting to the logistics team, as well as working with the Agency Relations and the Food Acquisition teams. The goal is to examine the current system and provide solutions to create efficiency, with the potential to reduce miles driven, improve idle time, and create a process for donation pickups. Role & Responsibilities * Research transportation efficiencies in transportation plans, including routes, open slots, and potential automation opportunities. * Track and analyze errors in inventory, identifying sources of discrepancies. * Review spreadsheets and other data provided by the Warehouse Logistics Specialist. * Produce a final report summarizing findings and recommendations at the end of the internship. * Support other warehouse-related research projects as needed. Skills & Qualifications: * Excellent Communication Skills * Ability to interact with a cross-functional team * Proficient writing skills * Interest in mission and supply chain logistics * Excellent computer skills, including Office 365. * Demonstrates the required digital competencies that result in the effective usage of the full range of digital technologies at GBFB. Physical Demands * Ability to work in an office environment. * Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time. * Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance. * Ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. * Ability to travel based on business needs. * Ability to work bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching. * Ability to stand and walk intermittently for 6+ hours/day. * Ability to work within an open-air warehouse and office environment. * Ability to work in different temperatures for ambient, cooler, and frozen foods. * Ability to hear and work in an environment with noises typical in a warehouse environment, including horns, backup alarms, and flashing lights. * Ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Work Location On-site: This role follows a fully in-person and on-site schedule. This means incumbents in this role will be required to work each workday from an assigned office work location, including GBFB headquarters (70 South Bay Ave) and possibly any other work-related sites.

Responsibilities

The intern will develop a new transportation plan, focusing on examining the current system to propose solutions for efficiency gains, such as reducing miles driven and improving idle time. Responsibilities include researching transportation efficiencies, tracking inventory errors, and producing a final report with findings and recommendations.