Intern - Safety

Coeur Mining • Juneau, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated undergraduate student for a summer internship with the Health and Safety 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 lasts about 12 weeks and provides real-world, on-the-job experience at an operating mine site. Interns receive mentorship from industry professionals and ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the mine.

Interns work collaboratively to develop a group presentation identifying a company area for improvement. The program culminates in an expenses-paid trip to the company’s Chicago office, where groups 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, with two twin beds, a TV, and personal storage. Transportation between Juneau and the mine site is provided twice daily and includes bus and boat travel.

The position requires safely performing work in a mining environment, including outdoor and underground conditions. The internship pays $29.00 per hour. Potential future opportunities with Coeur Mining may include direct placement, additional internships, or participation in the Coeur Development Program.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate entering junior or senior year.
• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the internship; Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene are potential areas of focus.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without current or future employment sponsorship.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• Show curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Be able to safely work in a mining environment, including outdoors in rain, wind, and cold; standing and walking frequently on uneven surface and underground terrain; and climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, 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

• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• A related field of study such as Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Stop work when safety concerns arise and follow safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety Team to strengthen workplace safety, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with MSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with other interns to create and present a group project highlighting a company area for improvement.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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