Operations Intern

This role is located in Somerville MA - This is an in-office role on-site 5 days/week.

Tulip the leader in AI-native frontline operations is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable connected apps leading to higher quality work improved efficiency and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulips cloud-native no-code platform powered by embedded AI is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category.

A spinoff out of MIT Tulip is headquartered in Somerville MA with offices in Germany Hungary Singapore and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner one of Energages Top Workplaces USA and one of Built In Bostons Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work.

About you

Youre the person who keeps things running and you make it look easy. Youre hacky handy and always two steps ahead of the next problem. Whether its troubleshooting an office issue setting up for a company event or tracking down a missing package you bring a sense of urgency reliability and a just figure it out attitude to everything you do. Youre resourceful organized and personable the kind of teammate who makes everyones day a little smoother. You want to work on a small high-impact team in a fast-paced startup and youre looking for an internship where youll have real ownership and real responsibility from day one.

What skills or experience do I need

• Bias for action flexibility adaptability and strong time management skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and takes a solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items up to 25 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and present projects to the team and company.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.
• Excited about adopting new tools and AI technologies to work smarter.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues and handle office projects building moving and setting up equipment around HQ.
• Keep the space organized clean and fully stocked.
• Monitor the Operations Jira board and inbox; respond to requests.
• Manage inventory and ordering for snacks food and office supplies.
• Open sort and distribute incoming mail and packages.
• Source procure and maintain office equipment.
• Support workplace culture initiatives: town halls happy hours team events.
• Support hardware fulfillment.

Key Collaborators

• Business Operations
• IT
• Library Team (Tulip Experience Center)

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you dont match every requirement applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.

Were building a strong diverse team that values hard work families and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Virtual and in-office global company events and happy hours
• Free lunch 3 days a week
• An inclusive dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.

The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range posted actual compensation will be determined depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge & skills experience business needs geographical location market compensation data and internal equity. Expected compensation ranges for this role may change over time. The hourly rate for this position is $2025/hr based on experience and proficiency.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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