Summer Intern for Geoforce

Job Posting Title:

Summer Intern for GeoFORCE

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Hiring Department:

John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Substantial travel is associated with the position. Those selected will work full-time in office, as well as in the field during summer academies. Overtime in the amount of 40+ hours is expected during summer academy weeks.

GeoFORCE Mission

GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas. The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas created GeoFORCE to identify and develop the next generation of STEM leadership for discovery, research, and management of energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards for the benefit of society.

Position Description

The GeoFORCE Summer Interns will support the full-time GeoFORCE coordinators in and out of the office for the entirety of the summer. This full-time temporary position will include administrative duties, supply organization, and in-field support.

Candidates for the GeoFORCE instructor position are subject to all UT policies as set forth by the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas:

• Youth Protection Program Guidebook

  • Zero-tolerance no alcohol policy throughout the field experience

  • Child-safety training
     

• UT Camp Worker Guide

  • A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

  • If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Information from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify system for verification. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in dismissal.

Purpose

This role supports the GeoFORCE coordinators through office work, logistical planning, and in-field trail driving.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare supplies for all in-field GeoFORCE Texas summer academies

• Place and confirm food orders for all academies.

• Coordinate the virtual academy under the supervision of assigned FTE coordinator.

• Trail drive for at least two field academies.

• Develop and lead the virtual summer academy in collaboration with other interns and hired virtual academy instructor.

• Compile, upload, organize, and submit receipts for credit card reconciliation under supervision of Administrative Associate.

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining GeoFORCE communication including email, phone, and social media.

• Other duties as assigned by FTE coordinators of the GeoFORCE Texas program.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license

• The ability to become a certified UT driver

• Five years of driving history and a clean driving record

• Recent graduate or currently enrolled at a 4-year college or university 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Alumnus of the GeoFORCE Program

• Bachelor’s degree earned by summer 2026

• Previous experience working for GeoFORCE or another summer or field camp

Salary Range

$20/hour

Working Conditions

• Will work around standard office conditions.

• Will involve airplane, bus, and/or automobile travel. Heavy travel in the months of June and July.

• Will work outside. May work in all weather conditions and in extreme temperatures.

• Daily activities may include climbing stairs, hiking unpaved paths, and/or lifting or assisting in lifting up to 50 lbs. Employees are welcomed and encouraged to request reasonable workplace accommodations.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.