Operations & Logistics Associate (Part-Time / Flexible)
Company: GolfCart.fun
Location: Charleston, SC (Mount Pleasant / Isle of Palms / Sullivan’s Island / Seabrook / Edisto service area)
Pay: $20–$25/hour depending on performance
Schedule: 10–25 hours per week (flexible around classes)
***Must live or be in the surrounding Charleston, SC area for the Summer***
About Us
GolfCart.fun is a fast-growing coastal mobility and rental company providing street-legal golf carts to vacationers and residents across the Charleston beach communities. We manage vehicle logistics, customer scheduling, deliveries, maintenance, and operational systems across multiple service areas.
We are not just looking for a driver — we are looking for someone who wants to help run and improve a real business operation.
This role is ideal for students interested in:
Operations
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Supply Chain
Entrepreneurship
Business Analytics
Startups
You will work directly with ownership and help build systems that scale a company.
What You’ll Do
This is a hybrid field + systems role. Roughly 60% hands-on operations and 40% problem solving & process improvement.
Field Operations
Deliver and pick up golf carts to customers (company truck + trailer)
Perform inspections and basic troubleshooting
Clean and prep vehicles for the next rental
Verify customers understand safe operation
Handle customer service situations in the field
Technical / Operations Engineering Work
Improve delivery routing and scheduling efficiency
Help organize fleet maintenance tracking
Build and refine operational checklists
Assist with data tracking and performance metrics
Test and implement new software tools
Help optimize workflows and reduce mistakes
Assist in inventory tracking and logistics planning
You will see how a real service business actually operates day-to-day — including the problems most owners never have time to fix.
What Makes This Different From a Typical Student Job
You are not just labor. You are being trained to understand:
Fleet operations
Logistics planning
Process design
Customer operations
Systems thinking
Real-world problem solving
Students interested in startups or owning a business tend to love this role.
Requirements
Must be 21 years of age or older (required for company vehicle insurance eligibility)
Valid U.S. driver’s license with clean driving record
Reliable transportation to the Mount Pleasant area
Able to lift 50+ lbs occasionally
Comfortable driving a truck and small trailer (we train you)
Strong communication skills
Responsible and dependable
Comfortable using apps, maps, and scheduling software
Preferred (not required):
Engineering, business, or technical major
Interest in entrepreneurship
Mechanically inclined
Excel/Google Sheets familiarity
Advancement & Pay
Pay is performance-based, with earning potential up to $25/hr based on reliability, independence, and overall contribution to operations.
High performers may transition into:
Operations Manager
Systems Coordinator
Long-term leadership roles
Internship credit opportunities
We prioritize promoting from within.
Why This Looks Good on a Resume
Students in this role gain real experience with:
Operations management
Logistics coordination
Process improvement
Customer operations
Small business scaling
This is much closer to a startup operations internship than a typical hourly job.
How to Apply
Please include:
Major and graduation year
Weekly availability
Short paragraph: Why are you interested in operations, logistics, or business?