Summer Intern for GeoFORCE

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Intern supports the full-time GeoFORCE coordinators in the office and in the field throughout the summer. The position includes administrative duties, supply organization, logistical planning, and field support, including trail driving for summer academies. Substantial travel is associated with the position. Interns work in the office and in the field during summer academies, with paid overtime of 40 or more hours expected during scheduled academy weeks. 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. It recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas and aims to identify and develop future STEM leaders in areas including energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards. The role is subject to University of Texas policies and the Youth Protection Program, including child-safety training and a zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy throughout 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 current enrollment in a four-year college or university; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Ability to work with large groups of underage students.
Compliance with applicable University of Texas policies and youth-protection requirements, including child-safety training and the zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy during field experiences.
Successful criminal history background check for finalists.
If hired, completion of Form I-9 and presentation of acceptable original documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment.

Nice To Haves

GeoFORCE Program alumnus.
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 during designated summer field academies.
Develop and lead the virtual summer academy 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 full-time coordinators.