2027 CISL Outreach, Development & Education Intern (CODE)

Location: In person in Boulder, Colorado; remote work is not available. Applicants must participate on-site and must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Hiring hourly rate: $28.32/hr. The 12-week internship runs from May 10 through July 30, 2027, with a possible flexible end date.

Company

hirify.global operates NSF NCAR and its Computational and Information Systems Laboratory, supporting atmospheric and related sciences through supercomputing, data services, research, education, and outreach.

What you will do

• Support and mentor SIParCS students, communicate issues to program leadership, assist participants with special needs, and participate in team-building activities.
• Plan and run orientation, professional development workshops, field trips, and other summer learning events.
• Coordinate apartment move-in and move-out logistics, student supplies, and apartment administration.
• Maintain program databases, alumni tracking documents, web pages, meeting materials, and program communications.
• Edit and compile annual reports, posters, brochures, newsletters, presentations, and educational materials; provide photo and video support at events.
• Support school-year education programs, test educational materials, contribute to the NWSC exhibit space, and potentially assist with fall recruitment and RMACC participation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a U.S. university and pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, Science Education, Education Policy, Social Work, or a related field; a bachelor's degree must be completed by the application date.
• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required. F-1 students must obtain CPT through a U.S. Designated School Official or OPT through a DSO and USCIS.
• Ability to work on-site in Boulder, Colorado, 40 hours per week from May 10 through July 30, 2027.
• Experience with word-processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, video-meeting, and Google Apps tools, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Google Meet, Zoom, Sheets, and Docs.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow through on multiple tasks, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with interns, visitors, and partners in a welcoming and professional manner.
• Interest and sensitivity in working with interns from broad identities and communities; ability to collaborate with peers, mentors, and partners while working both independently and in teams.
• Discretion with confidential information, patience, adaptability, basic problem-solving ability, data analysis skills, and willingness to follow organizational guidelines and policies.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific computing tools and programs.

Nice to have

• No additional qualifications are specified; applicants may apply without meeting every listed project qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, supportive, and positive workplace focused on developing technical and professional skills for high-performance computing and scientific communities.
• Work with a small, flexible group on a broad range of projects supporting science, education, and outreach.
• Participation in technical seminars, skills-enhancing workshops, poster preparation, and an oral presentation of results is required.
• Interns receive a paid, fixed-term 12-week internship; Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day are unpaid holidays.
• Interns live in suite-style apartments with other interns and participate in after-hours team-building activities.
• Background checks and/or federal screenings are required for selected candidates; relocation assistance is not available.

Hiring process

• Submit one PDF containing a personal statement of no more than two pages answering all seven required questions, a CV or resume, and unofficial copies of the most recent undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Submit the complete application by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the stated deadline; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do not upload additional documentation in Step 4 of the online application. References are not required.