Intern - Environmental

Coeur Mining • Juneau, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated student for a summer internship with the Environmental Department at the Kensington Mine in 2027, from May through August. The mine is an underground gold mine in the Berners Bay Mining District, approximately 45 miles from Juneau, Alaska. The internship typically spans about 12 weeks and provides mentored, real-world on-the-job experience at an operating mine site, with ownership of projects that can have a tangible impact on the mine.

Interns collaborate on a group presentation proposing an area of company improvement. The program culminates in an expense-paid trip to Chicago to present the project, meet and learn from company leaders, and network with early-career participants. Food and housing are provided at the remote mine camp. Rooms are dormitory-style, with two twin beds, a TV, and storage. Transportation from Juneau to the mine includes a bus, boat, and additional bus ride.

The role involves environmental field sampling and monitoring, environmental data handling, and documentation. Work takes place in a mining environment and may involve outdoor conditions such as rain, wind, and cold temperatures, as well as surface and underground areas. The position pays $29.00 per hour. Coeur describes its purpose as “We Pursue a Higher Standard,” emphasizing protecting people, places, and the planet; developing quality resources, growth, and plans; and delivering impactful results through teamwork.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate entering junior or senior year.
• Pursue a bachelor's degree in a field related to the internship discipline; potential areas of focus include Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management/Sustainability, Biology, Geology, and Chemistry.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without current or future employment sponsorship.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be willing to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Be able to hike several miles over uneven ground.
• Be able to work in a remote outdoor environment, often in inclement weather.
• Be able to safely perform work in a mining environment, including frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways, and bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds often and up to 50 pounds occasionally, and push or pull equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when applicable, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.
• Have curiosity and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stop work when safety concerns arise and follow safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, and air sampling.
• Perform manual stream-flow measurements and associated hydrology monitoring.
• Collect, review, and analyze environmental data.
• Enter data into an environmental database.
• Use field instruments and equipment as necessary to meet health and safety, field-sampling, and operations and maintenance requirements.
• Document field activities and notes.
• Maintain a high degree of health and safety awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Food and housing provided on-site at the mine camp.
• Expense-paid internship summit trip to the corporate office in Chicago, Illinois.
• $29.00 per hour internship pay.
• Mentorship and industry contacts.
• Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining, including direct placement, additional internships, and participation in the Coeur Development Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern