Operations & Customer Experience Summer Intern
About Us
Collegeboxes Powered by U-Haul provides door-to-door college moving, storage, and shipping services to students nationwide. Since 1999, we’ve specialized in collegiate storage, international shipping, and study abroad support. Our mission is to simplify the moving process for students and partner institutions – delivering convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind.
Job Description
The Operations & Customer Experience Intern supports the Operations Lead and Coordinator team during peak summer months. This role focuses on assisting with day-to-day operational tasks, improving customer communications, and supporting conversion efforts through outbound follow-up. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone interested in logistics and customer experience. The intern will gain exposure to real-time problem solving, workflow management, and customer interaction.
Shift Schedule
Location: In-Office
Duration: Summer (June-August)
Days: Monday – Friday (some weekend availability preferred)
Hours: 15-20 hours/week (flexible based on availability)
Key Responsibilities
Operations Support
Assist with daily operational tasks, including tracking pickups, deliveries, and live photo monitoring
Support data entry and system updates across various tools
Flag issues or inconsistencies to the team for follow-up
Customer Experience
Respond to customer inquiries via email, text, and chat
Provide information on services, pricing, and order status
Escalate issues to the team when needed
Callback & Conversion Support
Conduct outbound calls/texts to customer with abandoned carts
Engage parents and students to complete Ship to School orders
Track outreach activity and share results with the team
General Support
Assist with peak-season projects and administrative tasks
Collaborate with team members to improve processes and customer experience
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a college/university
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Comfortable speaking with customers over phone, text, and email
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in operations and logistics
Exposure to customer experience and conversion strategies
Opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
Real-world experience supporting other students
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.