Summer Intern for GeoFORCE

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The GeoFORCE Summer Intern supports full-time GeoFORCE coordinators in the office and in the field throughout the summer. This temporary role includes administrative duties, organizing supplies, logistical planning, and field support. The position involves substantial travel and work in the office and during summer academies. Paid overtime of 40 or more hours during scheduled academy weeks is expected. Staff stay in hotels during the 9th–11th grade academy and in UT dorms with students during the 12th grade academy. GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program of the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas. Its mission is to develop future STEM leaders in areas including energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards. Candidates are subject to University of Texas Youth Protection Program, Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas policies, including child-safety training and a zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy during field experiences. Finalists must undergo a criminal history background check. If hired, the employee must complete Form I-9 and present acceptable original documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment; information will be checked through E-Verify.

Requirements

Valid Texas driver’s license.
Ability to become a certified UT driver.
Five years of driving history and a clean driving record.
Recent graduate of, or currently enrolled at, a four-year college or university.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Alumnus of the GeoFORCE Program.
Bachelor’s degree earned by summer 2027.
Previous experience working for GeoFORCE or another summer or field camp.

Responsibilities

Organize and prepare supplies for all in-field GeoFORCE Texas summer academies.
Place and confirm food orders for all academies.
Coordinate the virtual academy under the supervision of an assigned full-time coordinator.
Trail drive for at least two field academies.
Safely and responsibly drive a trail vehicle throughout field academies while transporting educational materials, food, and supplies.
Purchase adequate snacks, drinks, and food daily and transport them to field stops; compile expense receipts and upload them to UT Box daily.
Provide emergency transportation for staff and students at designated summer field academies.
Develop and lead the virtual summer academy in collaboration with other interns and the hired virtual academy instructor.
Compile, upload, organize, and submit receipts for credit card reconciliation under the supervision of the Administrative Associate.
Assist with monitoring and maintaining GeoFORCE communications, including email, phone, and social media.
Perform other duties as assigned by GeoFORCE Texas program coordinators.