UNAVCO, a non-profit membership-governed consortium, facilitates geoscience research and education using geodesy. Learn about UNAVCO on YouTube.
Geo-Launchpad is a summer internship dedicated to increasing the diversity of students entering the geosciences. We accept applications from community college students attending school in Colorado and New Mexico. Geo-Launchpad helps students develop research-ready skills, and provides support in creating a career path in science, engineering, or technology. Interns spend eleven weeks working on a collaborative research support project at UNAVCO or a partner facility under the guidance of technical staff, culminating in a poster presentation. A faculty mentor from their home institution provides guidance and support before, during, and after the program.
Interns participate in other professional and personal development activities, including communications and professional development workshop, local geoscience field trips, and activities with interns from other local programs.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Interns are responsible for active engagement in all aspects of the program to ensure they can meet individual and program objectives in project work, cohort activities, and presentations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Engage in a collaborative research support project at UNAVCO or a partner facility under the guidance of a project manager.
Participate in workshops and seminars, including preparation and presentation of assignments. Prepare a collaborative poster presentation by the conclusion of the summer program.
Participate in field trips and any off-site fieldwork required for the project
As part of a diverse community working and living together, interns will gain experience working in a professional environment and how to contribute positively to the communities in which they live and work.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business
Participate on cross-functional teams
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
External
SUPERVISION
Interacts effectively with various UNAVCO staff to ensure the completion of assigned responsibilities. Does not have a supervisory responsibility.
Required Skills
UNAVCO CORE COMPETENCIES
PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS
MENTAL WORK DEMANDS
NOTE: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of 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.
Required Experience
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to Geo-Launchpad, you must fill out the online application (see below). Note that you cannot go back and edit your answers or document once submitted. The application has 10 steps, each with several questions, some of which are not relevant to the program. Please carefully read the following prior to starting your application:
Do not upload a resume or CV. When prompted, select " Proceed without resume/CV."
STEP 1: fill in required contact information
STEP 2: select 'Intern' for both 'Current Job Type' and 'Desired Job Type'. Leave all other responses blank.
STEP 3: only answer first question to state you are authorized to work in the U.S.
STEP 4-5: answer relevant and required questions
STEP 6: do not upload a resume or cover letter. Instead, please upload a single PDF containing all of your college transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted).
STEP 7: Geo-Launchpad Applicant Questions - Please prepare your responses prior to starting your application. These questions include:
Address the following questions in a short essay (500 word limit):
Name, city, and state of current educational institution (all eligible applicants must attend community college in Colorado or New Mexico).
The name and email address of your faculty mentor.
Your expected graduation date (from your Associate’s degree program).
STEP 8: leave all responses blank
STEP 9: fill in Equal Opportunity Employer information
STEP 10: review and submit
You will need a faculty mentor from your home institution who is willing to support you before, during, and after the internship. See the faculty mentor page for more information. Your mentor has to write a letter of recommendation by the application deadline, which can be submitted here.
You will need to submit a single PDF of all college transcripts through the application portal before the deadline. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
NOTE: If you have questions or are unable to complete the application online, please contact GEOLAUNCHPAD@UNAVCO.ORG.
UNAVCO IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2020.
UNAVCO CORE COMPETENCIES
PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS
MENTAL WORK DEMANDS
NOTE: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of 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.