2027 CISL Outreach, Development & Education Intern

About the Role

The Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SIParCS) program offers hands-on R&D opportunities in high performance computing (HPC) and related fields. This program embeds students within the Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL) at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). CISL provisions supercomputing and data systems for geosciences research and conducts research in computational science, data analysis, scientific visualization, and numerical modeling.

As the CODE Intern, you will provide administrative support to the SIParCS Program office and affiliated programs. You will also assist with planning and preparation for education and outreach programs scheduled for the 2027-2028 school year. The internship is 12 weeks long, from May 10, 2027, through July 30, 2027, requiring 40 hours per week. Participation is planned to be in-person at the Boulder, Colorado campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Intern Support:
• Actively participate on the SIParCS team to provide support and mentoring for students.
• Plan and participate in after-hours team-building activities.
• Keep program leadership informed of issues.
• Assist students/participants with special needs.
• May travel to assist with intern recruitment during fall months.
• Attend the Rocky Mountain Advanced Computing Consortium (RMACC) with the SIParCS program.
• Summer Program Logistics:
• Assist with summer program support, including planning and running events such as orientation, professional development workshops, and field trips.
• Assist with apartment move-in/move-out logistics, distributing/collecting student supplies, and coordinating with apartment administration.
• Help write and edit the SIParCS Annual Report.
• Update SIParCS program alumni tracking documents.
• General Administrative Support:
• Maintain program databases and update web pages.
• Edit and compile information for documents, posters, brochures, and newsletters.
• Provide multimedia support at program events (photos, video) and maintain an inventory of program pictures.
• Provide meeting support and prepare meeting materials.
• School-Year Program Support:
• Update presentation slides and other educational materials for school-year programs.
• May write and/or edit educational materials.
• May test and evaluate new educational materials.
• May provide input to the new exhibit space at NWSC.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Work Hours: 40 hours/week from May 10 - July 30, 2027 (dates to be confirmed; end date may be flexible).
• Holidays: 3 unpaid holidays during the summer internship (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July).
• Software: Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Google Meet, Zoom, and a Google Apps environment (Sheets, Docs, etc.).
• Other:
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest and sensitivity in working with diverse groups of interns.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and individually.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work with a broad group of peers.
• Ability to interact with mentors and peers to support collaboration and inquiry.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Patience and adaptability.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific computing tools and programs.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Ability and willingness to work within organizational guidelines and policies.
• On-site participation in Boulder, Colorado is required.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Currently enrolled in a Master's-level program in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, Science Education, Education Policy, Social Work, or a related program.
• Must have attained a bachelor's degree at the time of application.
• Must currently be enrolled in a U.S. university.
• Must be a graduate or doctoral student.
• Work Authorization:
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. to be eligible for the SIParCS program.
• For F visa students, CPT work authorization issued through a U.S. Designated School Official (DSO) or OPT issued through both a DSO and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be required.
• Experience:
• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students.

Application Requirements

• Application Deadline: January 19, 2027, by 11:59 pm MST.

• Application Materials (submit as one PDF document in the following order):

• Personal Statement: No longer than two (2) pages, addressing 7 specific questions (details at cisl.ucar.edu/outreach/internships/how_to_apply).

• CV or Resume

• Copy of most recent undergraduate AND graduate university transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

• Note: Letters of reference or reference contact information are not required.

Contact Information

• Technical/Application System Questions: Alexa Brown at [email protected]
• SIParCS Program Questions: [email protected]
• More Program Information: http://www.cisl.ucar.edu/siparcs