Intern - Mine Geology

Coeur Mining • Juneau, AK

6d • 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 internship typically lasts about 12 weeks and provides real-world, on-the-job experience at a U.S. operating mine site. Interns receive mentorship from industry professionals and ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the mine.

Interns will work with others to develop a group presentation highlighting a company area of improvement. The program culminates in an expense-paid trip to Chicago for the Internship Summit, where interns present their projects, meet and learn from company leaders, and network with early-career participants from across the company.

The Kensington Mine is a remote underground gold mine in the Berners Bay Mining District, approximately 45 miles outside Juneau, Alaska. Transportation between Juneau and the mine takes approximately 1.5 hours each way and involves a bus, a boat, and another bus. Food and dormitory-style housing are provided on site. The position involves working in a mining environment, including outdoors and underground, in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate entering junior or senior year.
• Pursue a bachelor's degree in a field related to the internship discipline; Geological Sciences or Geological Engineering are potential areas of focus.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring 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 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 PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable, work in varying environmental conditions, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Stop work when safety concerns arise and follow safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Correctly route muck under the supervision of a 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

• Paid internship at $29.00 per hour.
• Food and housing provided on site.
• Expense-paid Internship Summit trip to the corporate office in Chicago.
• Mentorship and industry contacts.
• Real-world, on-the-job experience and exposure to the mining industry.
• Potential future opportunities with Coeur Mining, including direct placement, further internships, and participation in the Coeur Development Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern