Metallic Internship Coordinator

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

2d•$60,750 - $94,770•Hybrid

About The Position

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a METALLIC Internship Coordinator to manage the operational and logistical aspects of a new METALLIC internship program. This role supports the development of the next generation STEM workforce by coordinating work-based learning experiences for undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students. The coordinator will work with other national laboratories to ensure a seamless program experience, assist with onboarding and cohort activities, and act as a resource for students and mentors. The position involves hands-on creation of student experiences, recruitment support, maintaining relationships with partner labs and universities, and tracking program metrics for reporting.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM field (e.g., Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Biology) or a related field (e.g., Education, Communications).
A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in program coordination, educational program support, or a related role within a research, academic, or STEM-focused environment.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Knowledge of and experience in coordinating programs for university students.
Proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools.
Experience with coordinating programs, participant recruitment, outreach, or student services in a higher educational or research setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse participant populations.
Proficiency in using online application systems, cloud-based collaborative tools, and Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated experience of working within a high-functioning matrixed team and within a dynamic environment managing multiple deadlines.
Ability to participate in occasional evening and weekend programming.
Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

AI experience a plus but not required.
Familiarity with the critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chain or related industries is a plus.
Formal and informal teaching experience not required but a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver work-base learning programs for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students.
Lead participant recruitment and tracking.
Coordinate with other national laboratories to ensure a seamless experience.
Organize and coordinate all aspects of the METALLIC internship program for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD student experiences.
Assist with onboarding, orientation, cohort activities for program participants, scheduling, tracking deliverables, and ensuring program activities align with METALLIC’s goals.
Act as a resource for students, helping them navigate their learning experience and connect with mentors.
Assist in the hands-on creation of student experiences that will include skill development at the national labs, industry and higher education institutions.
Support recruitment efforts to attract students from regional and national academic institutions.
Help maintain relationships with other METALLIC labs and strategic university partners by coordinating cross-lab collaborations and industry engagement activities and providing logistical support for visits to other labs and industry sites for program participants.
Help track program metrics, such as participant counts, deliverables, and feedback summaries; and prepare quarterly updates and annual summaries for program reporting.