Intern - Mine Geology

Coeur Mining • Juneau, AK

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated student for a summer internship with the Geology 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 north of Juneau, Alaska. The internship typically lasts about 12 weeks and provides mentored, on-the-job experience at an operating mine site, with responsibility for projects that have a tangible impact on the mine.

Interns work individually and in teams, including creating a group presentation about a company improvement opportunity. The program concludes with an expenses-paid trip to the company’s Chicago office, where interns present their projects, meet company leaders, and network with early-career participants. Food and housing are provided at the remote mine-site camp; accommodations are dormitory style. Transportation between Juneau and the mine site is provided by bus and boat.

The role involves geological and ore-control work in an underground mining environment. It requires working outdoors in varied and sometimes inclement weather, navigating uneven terrain, and following mine health and safety practices. The position pays $29.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate entering junior or senior year.
• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the internship; Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering are identified as potential areas of focus.
• 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 both independently 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 curious and willing to learn.
• Be able to safely perform work in a mining environment, including frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds often and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Be able to push and pull equipment or materials up to 50 pounds, and bend, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when applicable, work in varying environmental conditions, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

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.
• Correctly route muck under the supervision of the Mine Geologist.
• Create the Daily Ore Control Report for distribution.
• Demonstrate basic mapping skills, including identifying veins and structures and taking accurate strike and dip measurements.
• Safely operate light vehicles on the surface and underground.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a high degree of health and safety awareness.

Benefits

• Food and housing provided at the mine site.
• Expenses-paid internship summit trip to the company’s corporate office in Chicago, Illinois.
• Mentorship and industry contacts.
• Potential opportunities with Coeur Mining, including direct placement, further internships, or participation in the Coeur Development Program.
• Paid internship at $29.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern