UT Outpost Summer Intern

Job Posting

Title:

UT Outpost Summer 2026 Intern ---- Hiring Department:
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs ---- Position Open To:
All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

15 ---- FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt ---- Earliest

Start Date:

May 11, 2026 ---- Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 09, 2026 ---
- Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:
General Notes UT Outpost is hiring for 2 summer undergraduate employees (SU26).

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of UT Outpost; opening, closing, and daily tasks.
• Lead the UT Outpost student organization – hold organization meetings, create an organizational culture, delegate tasks to promote the growth of UT Outpost
• Manage front desk – complete tasks, answer inquiries, provide customer service, etc.
• Receive, log, and process donations to UT Outpost.
• Train and lead student organization members and volunteers to assist with operations.
• Log all donation and visitor data via the Food Bank Management software.
• Collaborate with student organizations, academic departments and University partners on initiatives, projects, and events.
• Prepare, pickup, and/or deliver items to satellites and other campus partners.
• Educate campus community about food insecurity and UT Outpost through tabling and events.
• Learn about local resources to redirect and support visitors unable to shop at UT Outpost.
• Assist with UT Outpost process updates as needed.
• Work in compliance with all university, departmental, and programmatic policies, procedures, and standards.
• Complete and submit all required documentation within requested time frames.
• Maintain confidentiality, except when university policy and/or law mandates a report.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Anticipated enrollment for the academic year at UT Austin as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Maintain academic standards and a clean disciplinary record.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate daytime, evening, and weekend work.
• Authorization to work in the United States of America.
• Completion of the UT Outpost mandated Summer Intern training
• Participate in weekly team meetings, determined by team availability.
• Completion of additional training sessions as needed.
• Completion of all policy and procedural documentation.
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Preferred to have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to lift at least 30lbs.
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Ability to work in a team and provide meaningful contributions.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Interest and experience working with student organizations on safety and risk management.
• Experience navigating and working with campus safety offices and resources.
• Experience with Macintosh computers and software or the ability to learn applications quickly (i.e. Microsoft office suite products)
• Work study status.
• Other experience/skills relevant to position responsibilities.

• Commit to being a UT Outpost Summer Intern for 12 weeks during the Summer 2026 term.
• Work up to 15 hours each week based on UT Outpost operating hours and class schedule; evenings and weekends included.

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand
• Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment
• Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and positive attitude
• Plan, initiate, manage, complete, and evaluate projects

$11.10 per hour

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