Meetinghouse Facilities Department Facilities Management Intern-Hawaii (BYU-H Students only)

This internship is primarily educational in nature and is designed to provide BYU–Hawaii Facility and Construction Management students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences within the Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD). The internship provides students an opportunity to apply principles and practices learned through their academic studies in a professional facilities management environment.

Under general supervision, the Intern performs assigned work and gains practical exposure to core facilities management functions, including facility operations, facility assessment, capital project management, and long-term asset planning. Through these experiences, Interns develop a broader understanding of how facilities are effectively managed, maintained, and planned throughout their lifecycle.

The internship also supports the development of future facilities management talent and strengthens global partnerships by preparing students to apply their knowledge, skills, and experience in future professional assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day facility operations and maintenance activities under the direction of an assigned Facility Manager or Regional Facility Manager. Participate in facility inspections, assessments, and site visits to gain practical experience evaluating facility conditions and needs. Assist with assigned capital project activities, including planning, coordination, documentation, and project follow-up. Gain exposure to long-term facility and asset planning processes, including lifecycle planning and prioritization of facility needs.

• Complete assigned facilities management coursework and certification activities, including the IFMA Essentials of Facility Management program.

• Participate in informational interviews with facilities professionals and other key contacts to develop a broader understanding of roles, processes, and career opportunities.

• Attend Q&A sessions with subject matter experts to ask questions, share observations, and apply learning to internship experiences.

• Participate in professional development workshops focused on building technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.

• Work closely with the assigned supervisor to plan activities, coordinate site visits, establish learning priorities, and review progress.

• Maintain appropriate documentation of internship activities, learning experiences, and assigned work.

• Build professional relationships with local and global facilities management teams and demonstrate effective communication and collaboration.

• Perform other facilities management and learning-related assignments as directed by the assigned supervisor.

• The Intern receives assignments from supervising staff. The Manager reviews the Intern's work occasionally. The supervisor reviews each assignment as it is completed. The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail. Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are required. Sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy and protocol are also expected.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at BYU–Hawaii and registered as Construction and Facilities Management major.

• Student must have 9 credits in the Construction and Facilities Management program and at least 60 total credits

• Available to participate in at least 14 weeks of the following 16 week internship: April 26, 2027-August 27, 2027

• Able to work full-time for the duration of the internship.

• Must not be enrolled in academic courses during the internship period.

• Available to work in the United States in Laie, Hawaii for the duration internship.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country for which they are applying.

• Demonstrates an interest in facilities management, including operations and maintenance, facility assessment, capital projects, and long-term asset planning.

• Able to work effectively under the direction of a Facility Manager or Regional Facility Manager.

• Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, initiative, and willingness to learn.

• Able and willing to participate in site visits, training, professional development, and other assigned learning activities.