2026 Science Communication Career Intern

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This is an EarthScope Student Career Internship Program position. Please view the full position description and requirements below and on the EarthScope Student Career Internship Webpage.   

If you have questions related to the application our the internship please email us at Internships@earthscope.org   

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INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

Intern Position Title: Science Communication Intern

Group / Department: Engagement

Primary Mentor & Co-Mentor(s): Scott Johnson, Science Communication Associate Emily Zawacki, Science Communication Associate

PROGRAM & POSITION DESCRIPTION

EarthScope & Program Overview

EarthScope Consortium, operator of the NSF National Geophysical Facility, is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators. Our goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices.

Our long-term success depends on development of a forward-looking, diversified workforce that draws on and cultivates talent across the demographic spectrum, across international boundaries, and across scientific disciplines.

The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers real-world work experiences for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduating at time of application) related to the interns’ academic and career goals. Each intern is an integral member of the team and plays an important role by contributing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to specific projects.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to be eligible. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact internships@earthscope.org.

 

Position Overview

  • Time Commitment:  Full-time
  • Internship Dates:   Late May to early August 2026, exact dates TBD
  • Modality:   Remote
  • Compensation:   Weekly stipend of $1,000/week for 11 weeks

 

Position Summary

Intern will assist in creating content for outreach-focused science communication to broad audiences, as well as content to highlight EarthScope’s science-support activities to stakeholder communities. Specific projects will be selected based on skillset, interest, and growth goals. Tasks may include contributing to organizational news stories and science summaries, interviewing other interns, creating and posting content on social media, updating and creating webpages, digital or print graphic design, and creating videos. Successful applicants will have basic technical skills working in an online environment, be highly organized, be an enthusiastic learner, and have excellent attention to detail. Support for attending a national science conference following the internship is available.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce writing, graphics, or video for communications purposes.
  • Create and edit web content.
  • Develop compelling and engaging social media posts.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications 

  • University-level student or above in Earth sciences or relevant STEM field.
  • Interest in working at the intersection of science and communication.
  • Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Preferred Experience 

  • Experience working in WordPress or other web content management system.
  • Experience with social media platforms in a professional or organizational context..
  • Experience with graphics software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop), video creation, or data visualization tools.
  • Experience translating complex scientific concepts to non-scientific audiences.

 

Required Skills & Attributes

  • Ability to write and communicate effectively and clearly.
  • Highly organized.
  • Ability to work independently and pay attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage time, especially when there may be competing priorities.  

 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL WORK DEMANDS

Physical Work Demands:

  • Able to sit and/or stand to work at a computer.

Mental & Schedule Demands:

  • Regular and on-time attendance to Zoom meetings and set work schedule.
  • Work 40 hours per week.
  • Comfort working with a remote, distributed team across time zones.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application Deadline:  February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

How to Apply:  Submit an application through the EarthScope application portal on Submittable 

Required Application Materials:

  • Resume/CV
  • Unofficial transcript

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

  1. What do you hope to gain from this internship experience at EarthScope? 
  2. If you are applying for more than one internship position at EarthScope please indicate your first choice and your second choice.
  3. If you have any examples of relevant work (writing, design, video, etc.) you would like to share to demonstrate skills and experience, please attach a document with a few samples or links.
  4. Please tell us about your experience (personal, academic, or professional) with science communication.
  5. What strategies do you use to communicate science effectively?
  6. Do you have experience or particular interest in writing, social media outreach, graphic design, photography, or video production that you would like to pursue?
  7. Do you have experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress)?
  8. I acknowledge this internship is full time for at least 11 weeks and, if accepted, I am able to commit for the entirety of the program.
  9. Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application?

 

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