2027 CISL Outreach, Development & Education Intern (CODE)

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research • Boulder, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SIParCS) program at NSF NCAR provides students with hands-on opportunities in high-performance computing and related fields. The Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL) provides supercomputing and data systems to the geosciences research community and conducts research and development in computational science, data analysis, scientific visualization, and numerical modeling.

The CISL Outreach, Development & Education (CODE) Intern provides administrative support to the SIParCS Program office and affiliated programs and assists with planning and preparing outreach and education programs for the 2027–2028 school year. The internship lasts 12 weeks, and interns must be available to work 40 hours per week from May 10 through July 30, 2027. The program includes technical seminars, skills workshops, preparation of a poster, and an oral presentation of summer work. Three summer holidays—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day—are unpaid.

The 2027 program is planned to be in person at NSF NCAR campuses in Boulder, Colorado; meetings may be in person or hybrid through Zoom or Google Meet. The intern will join a small, supportive team and assist with student support and mentoring, summer program logistics, administrative and communications work, and school-year education programs. Additional tasks and professional development opportunities may be assigned based on the intern's skills and interests.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a master's-level program in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, Science Education, Education Policy, Social Work, or a related program.
• Must have attained a bachelor's degree at the time of application.
• Must currently be enrolled in a U.S. university and be a graduate or doctoral student.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. For F visa students, CPT authorization issued through a U.S. Designated School Official or OPT issued through a DSO and USCIS is required.
• Must participate on-site in Boulder, Colorado.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from May 10 through July 30, 2027; the end date may be flexible.
• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience with word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Google Meet, Zoom, and Google Apps such as Sheets and Docs.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks with close attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with interns, visitors, and partners in a welcoming, professional manner.
• Interest and sensitivity in working with interns from a broad spectrum of identities and communities, including rural and urban communities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to work with a broad group of peers.
• Strong work ethic and ability to interact with mentors and peers in a way that supports collaboration and inquiry.
• Discretion in handling confidential information, patience, and adaptability.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific computing tools and programs.
• Basic problem-solving skills and ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Ability and willingness to follow the guidelines and policies of the organization and assigned work groups.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively on the SIParCS team and provide support and mentoring to students.
• Live in suite-style apartments with interns and plan and participate in after-hours team-building activities.
• Keep program leadership informed about issues that arise and, when needed, assist participants with special needs.
• Potentially travel during fall months to assist with intern recruitment.
• Attend the Rocky Mountain Advanced Computing Consortium (RMACC) with the SIParCS program.
• Assist with planning and running summer program events, including orientation, professional development workshops, field trips, and other learning opportunities.
• Support apartment move-in and move-out, distribute and collect student supplies, and coordinate with apartment administration.
• Help write and edit the SIParCS Annual Report and update alumni tracking documents for program assessment and evaluation.
• Maintain program databases and update web pages.
• Edit and compile information for documents, posters, brochures, and newsletters.
• Provide photo and video support at program events and maintain an inventory of program pictures.
• Provide meeting support and prepare meeting materials.
• Update presentation slides and other educational materials for school-year programs.
• Potentially write or edit educational materials, including text updates for Meteo-AR, test and evaluate new educational materials, and provide input on the new exhibit space at NWSC.

Benefits

• Paid internship at NSF NCAR's Computational and Information Systems Laboratory.
• Mentorship and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
• Access to technical seminars, skills-enhancing workshops, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern