2027 CISL Outreach, Development & Education Intern (CODE)

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)•Boulder, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The CISL Outreach, Development & Education (CODE) Intern is a 12-week, paid summer internship in the Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SIParCS) program at NSF NCAR’s Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL). The intern provides administrative support to the SIParCS Program office and affiliated programs and helps plan and prepare education and outreach programs for the 2027–2028 school year. The program is designed to provide hands-on experience and professional development while supporting students and sharing science with broader audiences. The internship is scheduled for May 10 through July 30, 2027, and requires availability for 40 hours per week. Interns attend technical seminars and skills workshops, prepare a poster, and give an oral presentation about their summer work. Three summer holidays are unpaid. The planned program is in person at NSF NCAR campuses in Boulder, Colorado; some meetings may be held in person or through Zoom or Google Meet. The role also includes living in suite-style apartments with other interns and participating in after-hours team-building activities. The intern supports students and program leadership, assists with summer events and logistics, maintains program records and web pages, prepares and edits communications and educational materials, and provides meeting and multimedia support. Additional assignments and professional development opportunities may be tailored to the intern’s skills and interests. Applicants must have attained a bachelor’s degree by the time of application, be currently enrolled as a graduate or doctoral student at a U.S. university, and be authorized to work in the United States. The targeted academic background is a master’s-level program in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, Science Education, Education Policy, Social Work, or a related field. Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students is also sought.

Requirements

Must have attained a bachelor’s degree by the time of application.
Must currently be enrolled as a graduate or doctoral student at a U.S. university.
Must be authorized to work in the United States to participate in SIParCS.
Must be available to work 40 hours per week from May 10 through July 30, 2027; the end date may be flexible.
Must participate on site in Boulder, Colorado.
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 ability to communicate in a welcoming, professional manner with interns, visitors, and partners.
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, with a strong work ethic.
Ability to work with a broad group of peers and interact with mentors and peers in ways that support 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 work within organizational and work-group guidelines and policies.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a master’s-level program in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, Science Education, Education Policy, Social Work, or a related program.
Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

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.
Assist students or participants with special needs, as needed.
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.
Assist with apartment move-in and move-out logistics, distributing and collecting student supplies, and coordinating with apartment administration.
Help write and edit the SIParCS Annual Report.
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.
Potentially test and evaluate new educational materials.
Potentially provide input to the new exhibit space at NWSC.
Attend technical seminars and skills-enhancing workshops, prepare a poster, and give an oral presentation of results at the end of the summer.