Job Description Summary:

UCAR is excited to announce a job opening for the CISL Outreach, [Workforce] Development, and Education (CODE) Intern. 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 to occur during the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full time student intern position that runs from mid-May through early August. End date may be flexible. NSF

NCAR’s Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL) is a leader in supercomputing and data services necessary for the advancement of atmospheric and geospace science. CISL’s mission is to remain a leader at the forefront of ensuring that research universities, NSF NCAR, and the larger atmospheric, oceanographic, and related research communities have access to the computational resources they need for their research. To fulfill the need for a stronger workforce at the intersection of High Performance Computing (HPC) and geoscience problems, CISL engages in education and outreach activities to inspire and attract a skilled future workforce.

The project qualifications describe the ideal skill set we look for in candidates. We encourage you to apply even if you do not possess all of the listed qualifications.

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Term - Casual (Fixed Term)

Compensation Min - Mid Range:

Hourly Rate: $28.32/hour

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes

Application Deadline:

This position will be posted until 11:59 pm MT on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

Application Instructions:

Before you begin the online application process, please prepare your application materials in one (1) PDF document. Application materials must be in the order numbered below.

Application Materials Must Include:

#1 Write a personal statement that is no longer than two (2) pages that clearly addresses each of the following 7 questions. (Use 1-inch margins, a font no smaller than 11 points). The personal statement questions carry considerable weight for the application, please be thoughtful with your responses and answer all 7 questions. Please visit https://www.cisl.ucar.edu/outreach/internships/how_to_apply for detailed instructions.

NSF NCAR and SIParCS/CODE embrace a collaborative, supportive, and positive work environment. SIParCS/CODE is dedicated to developing the technical and professional skills of the future high performance computing and scientific communities and sharing our science with a broader audience.

1. Describe a situation when you helped build or sustain a collaborative, positive, supportive community. What strategies or lessons did you use to collaborate, lead, or solve problems? The situation does not have to be related to science, research, or education. If you haven’t had this experience, explain what you believe makes a positive and supportive community and how you would contribute to one in the future, including any strategies you'd use to collaborate, lead, and problem-solve.
2. How could your approach to community and leadership enhance the experience for your fellow interns and strengthen the SIParCS/CODE program as a whole?
3. How does participating in SIParCS/CODE complement your current interests and future career goals?

Mentorship: SIParCS/CODE interns work with their mentors on a specified project and are responsible for communicating with their mentoring team, organizing meetings, asking for help, etc.

4. Describe an experience where you took initiative, guided and supported peers, and/or collaborated to achieve goals. Please include how you will apply these skills to work with your mentoring team.
5. What do you hope to gain from receiving mentorship as part of the SIParCS program?
6. Describe why you are interested in the CISL Outreach, Development, Education Intern position.
7. Share your non-technical interests, collaborations, and skills that are not covered in your resume, CV, or transcript.

#2. CV or resume

#3 Copy of most recent undergraduate AND graduate university transcript (unofficial transcripts are ok).

Instructions for the Online Application Process:

(1) To begin the application process, at the bottom of this page click “New Resume/CV.” The next page presents options for you to submit your materials. Select “Upload a resume/CV document” then select “Continue.”

(2) You will then be prompted to submit your résumé or CV. At this point, upload your complete application as one (1) PDF document. Click “Choose File” to find your file on your computer. Click on the document, select “Open,” and then select “Continue.”

(3) Continue the application process as prompted. Step 4 of the online application process will ask you if you want to upload additional documentation - ignore this step. Complete the rest of the online application information.

References:

For the 2026 application cycle, SIParCS no longer requires a letter of reference or reference contact information as part of the application.

Questions:

If you have questions or limitations to using the online application system, please contact Alexa Brown at [email protected] or [email protected].

More information on the SIParCS program may be found at http://www2.cisl.ucar.edu/siparcs. If you have questions regarding the SIParCS program, please contact [email protected] .

Background checks are conducted for candidate(s) selected for hire. Learn more.

What You Will Do

Student Intern Support:

Be an active participant on the SIParCS team to provide support and mentoring for students.
Live-in at the apartments with the interns, and plan and participate in after-hours team building activities. Apartments are suite-style/gender inclusive.
Keep program leadership apprised of any issues that arise.
May 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. Events include orientation, professional development workshops, field trips, and other learning opportunities for interns.
Assist with apartment move-in and move-out logistics, distributing and collecting student supplies, and coordinating with apartment administration.
Help write and edit SIParCS Annual Report.
Update program alumni tracking documents for program assessment and evaluation process

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 keep 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 such as text updates for https://www2.cisl.ucar.edu/outreach/resources
May test and evaluate new educational materials.

Additional tasks and professional development opportunities may be assigned according to the intern’s skills and interests.

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience:

Required:

Must be enrolled in a U.S. graduate-level college, university or accredited professional program in: Higher Education Administration / Student Affairs, Science Education, Education Policy, Social Work or related field.

Desired:

Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work 40 hours/week from May 11 - July 31, 2026.
Knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications in a Windows environment (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) as well as a Google Apps environment (Sheets, Docs, etc).
Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks, with close attention to detail.
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to interns, visitors, and partners in a welcoming and professional manner. Skill in proofreading.
Interest and sensitivity in working in broad settings that include interns from a broad spectrum of underrepresented groups.
Proven ability to work in a team and individually. A strong work ethic.
Patience and adaptability.
Discretion in handling confidential information.
Occasional travel will be required for this position.

Commitment to Job Application Fairness

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

Some Final Considerations

At NSF NCAR| UCAR | UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations and work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Work Location

UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

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CISL Outreach – Summer Intern

Development, And Education, Code

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

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