Facilities Management Internship – Pacific Area (2027)

About the role

This educational internship provides BYU–Hawaii Facility and Construction Management students with hands‑on experience in facilities management within the Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD). Interns gain practical exposure to facility operations, assessments, capital projects, and asset planning while applying concepts learned through their academic studies.

Key responsibilities

• Support facility maintenance operations, inspections, and site assessments under supervision.
• Assist with capital projects, including planning, coordination, documentation, and follow‑up activities.
• Gain experience in facility and asset planning, lifecycle management, and prioritization of facility needs.
• Complete facilities management training and certification requirements, such as IFMA Essentials of Facility Management.
• Participate in site visits, information interviews, workshops, and learning sessions with facilities professionals and subject‑matter experts.
• Work with supervisors to plan activities, set learning objectives, and review progress.
• Maintain accurate records of internship activities, learning outcomes, and assigned work.
• Build effective working relationships with local and global teams through professional communication and collaboration.
• Perform other facilities management or development assignments as directed.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled at BYU–Hawaii in the Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) major with at least 9 CFM credits and 60 total credits.
• Available to complete at least 14 weeks of a 16‑week internship, ideally between 26 April and 27 August 2027, and not enrolled in academic courses during the internship.
• Able to work 30‑40 hours per week for the duration of the internship and have legal authorization to work in the host country.
• Demonstrates keen interest in facilities management, operation & maintenance, projects, and asset planning.
• Capable of working effectively under the supervision of a Facility Manager or other professional.
• Strong communication, collaboration, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Willing to participate in site visits, training, professional development, and exit interview feedback processes.