Summer Intern – Short Programs Team at MIT Professional Education
Job Description
About MIT Professional Education
MIT Professional Education provides continuing education courses and lifelong learning opportunities for science, engineering, and technology professionals at all levels, from around the world. Worthy of note is that MIT professors and lecturers lead and teach all MIT Professional Education offerings. Some of our programs have a long history, while others are relatively new.
About Short Programs
Short Programs offers more than 50 courses in one to five day sessions either on-campus or in a live virtual format, primarily in the summer. These intensive courses combine MIT’s breakthrough research with insights from industry, government, and academic participants. These courses sharpen each participant’s ability to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Summer Intern to join the Short Programs team at MIT Professional Education. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in course registration, customer service, administrative duties, and project management. The intern will work closely with various departments and contribute to the success of our summer programs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with summer course registration processes
- Provide exceptional customer service to participants
- Perform administrative duties such as organizing file systems, building reports, taking notes, and providing status updates to the team
- Get to know the other departments at MIT Professional Education and support them in their work when time permits
- Complete a proposal for a project at Short Programs of their choosing and present the final proposal to the team at the end of the internship
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program (undergraduate or graduate)
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Salesforce or other CRM tools a plus
- Interest in continuing education and professional development
Internship Details
- In-office position
- 30 hours per week
- Duration: 10-12 weeks starting in mid-late May and ending in August
- Paid internship
- Intern responsible for their own room, board, and transportation to the office (must be local to Cambridge, MA for the duration of the internship)
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications for the position.
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team and supporting their professional growth through this exciting internship opportunity.
We will be collecting applications and will start following up with applicants in February 2026.