Area Manager Intern - Summer 2027 (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, CT, MA, NH, RI, VT, ME)

Area Manager Intern (Operations)

Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You will help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places at scale. You will take ownership early, work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges, and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day.

This is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2027, located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, or other operations buildings. This is not a corporate, remote, or office-based position.

About the Internship

As an Area Manager Intern, you will learn how to coach, motivate, and mentor a team of Amazon associates in a warehouse environment. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. Your main focus will be learning to manage a team and developing a summer project in partnership with your site leadership.

Term

10 weeks

Benefits

• Access to Amazon's Medical Advice Line
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial benefits

Visit www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/facilities to find more information on each of our building types.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Learn to coach, manage, and develop a team of 50–100 Amazon Associates.
• Drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project.
• Work independently in an autonomous environment.
• Stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs (most sites follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off, though shifts vary by site).
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities), and step in as needed.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Climb and descend stairs (when applicable).

A Day in the Life

As an Area Manager Intern, no two days look exactly the same, but every shift gives you the chance to learn how to lead a team, solve real problems, and directly impact how millions of customers receive their orders.

Start of Shift: Set the Tone

• Shadow a current Area Manager and complete your shift start:
• Get a handoff from the outgoing manager and review what’s carrying over so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Lead a team huddle to kick off the shift (align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas).
• Confirm your team is in place, positioned for success, and ready before operations begin.

Middle of Shift: Lead from the Floor

• Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to your team, spot issues early, and keep things running smoothly.
• Drive results across safety, quality, and productivity—balancing all three in real time.
• Adjust staffing and resources as volume and priorities shift throughout the day.
• Coach and develop team members, respond to challenges as they come up, and partner with support teams to remove roadblocks.
• Keep peers and leadership informed on how the shift is tracking and flag risks before they become problems.
• Develop your internship project.

End of Shift: Close Strong

• Do a final walkthrough to make sure your area is clean, organized, and set up for the next team’s success.
• Review shift performance data and capture what went well and what to improve.
• Hand off to the incoming manager with a clear picture of priorities, open items, and next steps.
• Wrap up remaining administrative tasks so you leave the shift with a clean slate.

Every shift, you will see the direct results of your leadership—from the energy of your team to the packages that reach customers’ doorsteps.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program for Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering, or another related field.

Additional Information

• Amazon is an equal opportunity employer.
• Please note: sponsorship is not available now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.
• Site placement is matched by aligning location preferences with location availability after your interview. Summer relocation and housing assistance are provided if eligible.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.

Location and Pay

• USA, CT, North Haven — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, DE, Middletown — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, DE, Wilmington — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, MA, Stoughton — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, MD, Sparrows Point — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, NJ, Somerset — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, NY, Fishkill — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, NY, Rochester — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, PA, Hamburg — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly
• USA, RI, Johnston — 28.84–28.84 USD hourly

The starting pay for this position is listed above. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, and 401(k) matching. Learn more about benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.