Intern, Environmental

About the Role

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated student to complete a summer internship with our Environmental Department at the Kensington Mine. The internship will provide real-world, on-the-job experience at a US operating mine site, with interns mentored by industry professionals and given ownership of projects. The internship experience typically spans about 12 weeks, culminating in a group presentation highlighting a company area of improvement and an all-expenses-paid trip to Chicago.

Key Responsibilities

• Stop work for safety concerns, and abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures.
• Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment and air sampling.
• Perform manual stream flow measurements and associated hydrology monitoring.
• Collect, review and analyze environmental data.
• Input data into an environmental database.
• Use field instruments and equipment as necessary.
• Document all field activities and notes.
• Maintain a high degree of health and safety awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field to internship discipline.
• Potential areas of focus: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management/Sustainability, Biology, Geology, Chemistry.
• Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Candidates should demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work individually and within a team.
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to hike several miles over uneven ground.
• Able to work in a remote outdoor environment, often in inclement weather.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to safely perform work in a mining environment, including:

• Working outdoors in a range of environmental conditions, including rain, wind, and cold temperatures.
• Frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces on surface and underground.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways.
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds often and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Pushing and pulling equipment or materials up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

What You Will Receive

• Key real-world, on-the-job experience.
• Experience identifying and presenting on a company Business Improvement initiative.
• Mentorship and industry contacts.
• Career exposure, including in your area of discipline, and beyond.
• Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining, including direct placement, further internships, and Coeur Development Program participation.
• All-expense internship summit trip to our corporate office in Chicago, IL.
• Experience working in diverse groups.
• The ability to be truly heard and appreciated.
• Generously paid internship opportunity: $29.00/hour.
• Immense exposure and education on all the mining industry can offer.

Mine Site Information

The Kensington Mine is located approximately 45 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. Food and housing are provided on-site. Rooms are dormitory style. Transportation to and from the mine site takes approximately 1.5 hours each way.