2026 Educational Resources and Data 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: Educational Resources and Data Intern

Group / Department: Engagement

Primary Mentor & Co-Mentor(s): Beth Pratt-Sitaula

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, with possibility of some travel for orientation and/or participation in the Teaching Near-surface Geophysics workshop in Golden, CO. 
  • Compensation:   Weekly stipend of $1,000/week for 11 weeks

Position Summary

The intern will be responsible for educational resources development, technical support documentation, and data processing/presentation. Potential topics could include near-surface and other geophysics methods applied to addressing societal challenges such as natural hazards, environment monitoring, infrastructure assessment, and more.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will:

  • Develop or refine technical support documentation for geophysics instrumentation and/or software
  • Develop or refine teaching materials to support teaching with Earth science data and methods
  • Process or reconfigure geophysics data for incorporation into learning activities (ex. electromagnetic, GPR, GPS/GNSS, and others)
  • Manipulate data and images in software such as GIS (e.g. ArcGIS), Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Illustrator
  • Help prepare (and maybe teach) materials for workshops, webinars, or outreach events.
  • Attend regular meetings and share progress on assigned tasks.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications 

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate (within 1 year), in Earth sciences, geophysics, or related STEM field.
  • Interest in working at the intersection of science and education 
  • Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Preferred Experience 

  • Experience with geophysics methods (e.g., GPS/GNSS, electrical resistivity, GPR, seismic) 
  • Experience developing education, outreach, or community engagement materials
  • Experience making figures in a graphics, GIS, and/or video software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, ArcGIS)
  • Experience using data to address scientific questions

Required Skills & Attributes

  • Ability to write and communicate effectively and clearly.
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
  • Ability to manage time effectively, especially when balancing multiple tasks or priorities.

 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL WORK DEMANDS

Physical Work Demands:

  • Able to sit and/or stand to work at a computer.
  • Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds (in the case of any in-person activities).

Mental & Schedule Demands:

  • Regular and on-time attendance at Zoom or other virtual meetings as scheduled.
  • Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
  • Able to travel to EarthScope instrument center or workshop site, if needed.
  • 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. Tell us about your experience (academic or professional) working with scientific data and methods and related technical skills. Which of the items listed in the required and preferred sections of the position description do you have experience with (geophysics instrumentation or software; GIS; graphics software)?
  4. Tell us about your experience (in school or at work) developing education or learning materials. What was the topic, who was your intended audience, what did you prepare, how did you deliver the material?
  5. Tell us about a team project that you worked on recently. What was the project, who was on your team, what was your role, and what was the outcome of the project?
  6. Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application? 

 

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