Operations Associate Internships
Operations associate internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working operations professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Spectrum, Navy Federal Credit Union, and Vertiv among the employers posting roles now.
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ABOUT US
Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company on a mission to make high-performance housing attainable and abundant in the communities where people want to live. Through our vertically integrated delivery model and highly automated microfactories, we deliver climate-resilient homes and buildings with greater speed and predictability than traditional construction.
Our volumetric modular buildings are produced in our Andover, MA microfactory, with a growing pipeline across North America and a new microfactory on the way. We are building a system that balances repeatability with site-responsive design, enabling homes adaptable to each site, community, and customer need. Our cross-disciplinary team brings together architecture, robotics, design engineering, software, factory operations, and field delivery to change how housing gets delivered.
We're reimagining the future of housing through a smarter and more sustainable system that empowers people to live better. Come build it with us.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Your mission is to help keep Reframe's office and teams running smoothly so everyone can focus on building homes. We are seeking a Business Operations Associate Co-op to join our Business Operations team on-site at FAB1, our new microfactory in Billerica, MA. Working closely with the Head of Business Operations, you'll contribute to Business Operations projects, support day-to-day office operations, help build our culture through our social program, help our Project Execution and factory teams get the supplies and logistics they need, and pitch in on admin support for the executive team. You'll see how a fast-growing climate tech company runs behind the scenes and take on more responsibility as you learn. If you're organized, proactive, eager to learn how startups work, and excited to work at a mission-driven, climate-conscious company, this is a great place to start.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Operations and special projects
Help with new-hire setup logistics: desks, equipment and day-one welcome
Keep office checklists, vendor contacts and SOPs up to date
Support Business Operations projects across IT, facilities, vendors, onboarding and internal tools, tracking project tasks and follow ups
Research options, gather quotes and data, and summarize findings with recommendations
Help with logistics for site days and events (for example, food for set days)
Own a special project from start to finish, shaped around your interests, in areas such as insurance tracking, drive reorganization, vendor management, budget and spend tracking, data and reporting, or IT
Office operations at FAB1
Support day-to-day office operations: mail, packages and deliveries, office supplies, cubbies, printers and shared spaces
Keep conference rooms organized, stocked and ready for meetings
Support setup for all-hands meetings and company events: room setup, AV, food and logistics
Keep kitchen, jobsites, and supplies stocked on a regular routine, and flag anything running low
Help finish setting up brand new office areas (furniture, supplies, signage, move-in)
Support office branding and design: wall graphics, signage, displays and decor that make the space feel like Reframe
Culture and social program
Help plan and run our social program: social committee, team events, gatherings, celebrations and new-hire welcomes
Help bring the team together across the office, factory and field, and gather feedback on what people enjoy
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
A front-row seat at a climate tech startup building homes in a robotic microfactory, with exposure to architecture, robotics, software, factory operations and field delivery
Direct mentorship from the Head of Business Operations, with regular 1:1s and feedback
Real ownership of a special project you can point to on your resume
Exposure to how a startup operates day to day: vendors, budgets, tools and cross-team coordination
Hands-on experience with modern business tools and AI
Time on the factory floor and at jobsites to see how the homes get built
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in a Massachusetts-based undergraduate program and eligible for a Spring 2027 co-op (January–June)
Studying business, operations, supply chain or a related field; all majors are welcome
Very organized and reliable; follows through without reminders
Proactive: notices what needs doing and asks how to help
Comfortable juggling requests from several teams and asking for help prioritizing
Clear, friendly written and verbal communication
Discretion with confidential company information
Comfortable with Google Workspace and Slack; Ramp, Notion or Jira experience is a plus
Able to work on-site in Billerica, MA most of the week (40 hours/week total), with flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week
Interested in learning how startups work, and excited to work at a mission-driven, climate-conscious company
Interest in housing or manufacturing is a plus
ABOUT US
Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company on a mission to make high-performance housing attainable and abundant in the communities where people want to live. Through our vertically integrated delivery model and highly automated microfactories, we deliver climate-resilient homes and buildings with greater speed and predictability than traditional construction.
Our volumetric modular buildings are produced in our Andover, MA microfactory, with a growing pipeline across North America and a new microfactory on the way. We are building a system that balances repeatability with site-responsive design, enabling homes adaptable to each site, community, and customer need. Our cross-disciplinary team brings together architecture, robotics, design engineering, software, factory operations, and field delivery to change how housing gets delivered.
We're reimagining the future of housing through a smarter and more sustainable system that empowers people to live better. Come build it with us.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Your mission is to help keep Reframe's office and teams running smoothly so everyone can focus on building homes. We are seeking a Business Operations Associate Co-op to join our Business Operations team on-site at FAB1, our new microfactory in Billerica, MA. Working closely with the Head of Business Operations, you'll contribute to Business Operations projects, support day-to-day office operations, help build our culture through our social program, help our Project Execution and factory teams get the supplies and logistics they need, and pitch in on admin support for the executive team. You'll see how a fast-growing climate tech company runs behind the scenes and take on more responsibility as you learn. If you're organized, proactive, eager to learn how startups work, and excited to work at a mission-driven, climate-conscious company, this is a great place to start.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Operations and special projects
Help with new-hire setup logistics: desks, equipment and day-one welcome
Keep office checklists, vendor contacts and SOPs up to date
Support Business Operations projects across IT, facilities, vendors, onboarding and internal tools, tracking project tasks and follow ups
Research options, gather quotes and data, and summarize findings with recommendations
Help with logistics for site days and events (for example, food for set days)
Own a special project from start to finish, shaped around your interests, in areas such as insurance tracking, drive reorganization, vendor management, budget and spend tracking, data and reporting, or IT
Office operations at FAB1
Support day-to-day office operations: mail, packages and deliveries, office supplies, cubbies, printers and shared spaces
Keep conference rooms organized, stocked and ready for meetings
Support setup for all-hands meetings and company events: room setup, AV, food and logistics
Keep kitchen, jobsites, and supplies stocked on a regular routine, and flag anything running low
Help finish setting up brand new office areas (furniture, supplies, signage, move-in)
Support office branding and design: wall graphics, signage, displays and decor that make the space feel like Reframe
Culture and social program
Help plan and run our social program: social committee, team events, gatherings, celebrations and new-hire welcomes
Help bring the team together across the office, factory and field, and gather feedback on what people enjoy
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
A front-row seat at a climate tech startup building homes in a robotic microfactory, with exposure to architecture, robotics, software, factory operations and field delivery
Direct mentorship from the Head of Business Operations, with regular 1:1s and feedback
Real ownership of a special project you can point to on your resume
Exposure to how a startup operates day to day: vendors, budgets, tools and cross-team coordination
Hands-on experience with modern business tools and AI
Time on the factory floor and at jobsites to see how the homes get built
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in a Massachusetts-based undergraduate program and eligible for a Spring 2027 co-op (January–June)
Studying business, operations, supply chain or a related field; all majors are welcome
Very organized and reliable; follows through without reminders
Proactive: notices what needs doing and asks how to help
Comfortable juggling requests from several teams and asking for help prioritizing
Clear, friendly written and verbal communication
Discretion with confidential company information
Comfortable with Google Workspace and Slack; Ramp, Notion or Jira experience is a plus
Able to work on-site in Billerica, MA most of the week (40 hours/week total), with flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week
Interested in learning how startups work, and excited to work at a mission-driven, climate-conscious company
Interest in housing or manufacturing is a plus
Operations Associate Internship Market
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Tips for Your Operations Associate Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer operations associate interns the preceding fall, with some cohorts closing before winter. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check listings throughout the year and submit applications as soon as a role matches your availability.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for operations associate internships expect limited work history, so give them something to evaluate. Document two or three completed projects, naming the tools you used, such as Excel models, process maps, SQL queries, or Lean workflow analyses, and link to the deliverable wherever it's publicly accessible.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces your dependence on any single channel.
Practice your operations internship screen out loud
Operations associate intern interviews often include a case or analytical exercise where you are asked to diagnose a process problem or prioritize competing tasks. Practice talking through your reasoning out loud before the interview, since interviewers weigh how you structure thinking as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger companies run operations rotational or associate development programs specifically built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your background, note their application windows, and submit in the first wave rather than waiting until the deadline.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the operations associate internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Operations Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an operations associate internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For operations associate candidates, a documented process-improvement project, workflow analysis, or operations case study gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an operations associate internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For operations associate interns, what drives it most is delivering on real project work, the team's open headcount at the time, and how early return-offer decisions are made. Position for one by treating every assignment seriously, without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for operations associate internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer operations associate interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss a cohort that filled before you noticed it.
Are operations associate internships paid?
Most professional operations associate internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at nonprofits or very small organizations, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should an operations associate internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and what you produced, such as a process-mapping analysis, a data dashboard, or a supply-chain case study with a link to the deliverable. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and leave off anything that doesn't connect to operations work.
Are there remote operations associate internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the operations associate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get operations associate internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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