Pacific Area MFD Internship 2027

About the role

This 16‑week educational internship offers BYU–Hawaii Construction and Facilities Management students hands‑on experience within the Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD) across Pacific locations such as Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand or Vanuatu. Interns work under general supervision, gaining exposure to facility operations, assessments, capital projects and asset planning while applying classroom concepts.

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 prioritisation 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.
• 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.

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 that period.
• Able to work 30‑40 hours per week and have legal authorization to work in the host country.
• Demonstrates keen interest in facilities management, operations & maintenance, projects and asset planning.
• Strong communication, collaboration, initiative and willingness to learn.