Summer Intern GeoFORCE

Summer Intern for GeoFORCE

John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

All Applicants

15

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

General Notes

Substantial travel is associated with the position. Those selected will work full-time in office, as well as in the field during summer academies. Paid overtime in the amount of 40+ hours during the week(s) of scheduled academies is expected. For the 9th - 11th grade academy, staff will stay in hotels; during the 12th grade academy staff will stay in the UT dorms with the students.

GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas. The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas created GeoFORCE to identify and develop the next generation of STEM leadership for discovery, research, and management of energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards for the benefit of society.

The GeoFORCE Summer Interns will support the full-time GeoFORCE coordinators in and out of the office for the entirety of the summer. This full-time temporary position will include administrative duties, supply organization, and in-field support.

Candidates for the GeoFORCE instructor position are subject to all UT policies as set forth by the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas:

• Youth Protection Program Guidebook
  • Zero-tolerance no alcohol policy throughout the field experience
  • Child-safety training
• UT Camp Worker Guide
  • A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
  • If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Information from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify system for verification. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment.
    
    Failure to do so will result in dismissal.

This role supports the GeoFORCE coordinators through office work, logistical planning, and in-field trail driving.

• 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 assigned FTE coordinator.
• Trail drive for at least two field academies.
  • Drive trail vehicle throughout the duration of the field academy safely and responsibly with all extra educational materials, food, and supplies.
  • Purchase an adequate supply of snacks/drinks/food on a daily basis and transport them to each field stop. Compile receipts for expenses and upload to UT Box on a daily basis.
  • Provide emergency transportation for the staff and students on designated summer field academy.
• Develop and lead the virtual summer academy in collaboration with other interns and hired virtual academy instructor.
• Compile, upload, organize, and submit receipts for credit card reconciliation under supervision of Administrative Associate.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining GeoFORCE communication including email, phone, and social media.
• Other duties as assigned by FTE coordinators of the GeoFORCE Texas program.

• Valid Texas driver's license
• The ability to become a certified UT driver
• Five years of driving history and a clean driving record
• Recent graduate or currently enrolled at a 4-year college or university

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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

$20/hour

• May work in all weather conditions.
• Will drive a minivan/SUV.
• Will work outside.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• Will work around standard office conditions.
• Climbing of stairs, hiking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Will involve airplane, bus, and/or automobile travel.
• Will work with large groups of underage students.

• Resume/CV

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be…