KGS Science Outreach Internship

27120BR

Kansas Geological Survey

Position Overview

The Science Outreach Manager of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for a KGS Science Outreach Summer Research Assistantship position for the summer of 2024. The position is available for upper-level undergraduates, recent graduates, or graduate students with an interest in science education and/or science communication. The KGS Outreach section oversees activities including publications, online and K-12 educational resources, public field trips, and KGS exhibits at local conferences and events.
NOTE:  Candidates with the appropriate U.S. work authorization will be considered.

FIRST REVIEW DATE:  February 29, 2024, with a hard deadline of March 6, 2024. 

Start Date:   Start the week of June 2, 2024 (flexible based on student schedule)

SALARY:  Interns will be paid $15/hour with an anticipated 12-week, full-time work schedule.  Expenses of travel to and from Lawrence are not provided. All work-related travel expenses will be provided by the Kansas Geological Survey.

Job Description

This assistantship is a 12-week summer position during which interns will work with KGS outreach and communications personnel. Projects that the intern may contribute to during the summer include the development of earth science toolkits for K-12 classrooms, scanning in historical photos, and creating videos highlighting geoscience sites across the state.

• 40% - Building earth science toolkits that address topics on rock identification, fossil identification, careers in the geosciences, and topographic map exercises.
• 30% - Creating video and website information highlighting geoscience sites in Kansas.
• 30% - Scanning historical photos, developing a photo database, and assigning keywords.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

For further technical information contact Blair Schneider at [email protected] .
For other HR information, contact Annette Delaney at [email protected] .

Additional Candidate Instruction

Upload the following information:

• Cover letter (max 2 pages) indicating how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, and how the internship will help you reach your career goals.
• Full CV.
• Contact information for three references (email address, phone number, and relation to reference).
• Academic transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable).

First consideration is given to applicants whose material is received by March 6, 2024.

Advertised Salary Range

$15/hour with an anticipated 12-week, full-time work schedule

Application Review Begins

29-Feb-2024

Anticipated Start Date

03-Jun-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.