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USA Rare Earth, LLC

Geology Intern

Sierra Blanca, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

We are currently seeking two geology interns to join our rare earth exploration program based in Sierra Blanca, Texas, to assist with projects at Round Top. Undergraduate Geology Intern : We are ...

Mariana Minerals

Geology Intern

Moab, UT · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

The Role We are hiring a Geology Intern to work on real, high-impact problems within the Geology ... Present outcomes and learnings at the end of the internship Desired Qualifications * Currently ...

Together Group

AI Internship - Summer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

AI Internship - Summer Department: Innovation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Noë & Associates New York Description About the Role Noë & Associates is looking for summer interns to join our ...

Cigna

Actuarial Internship - Summer 2027

Denver, CO · On-site +1

As an intern, you'll solve complex business problems with real constraints and imperfect ... Our interns are not observers, they are contributors. By the end of the summer, you'll have a ...

Cigna

Actuarial Internship - Summer 2027

Austin, TX · On-site +1

As an intern, you'll solve complex business problems with real constraints and imperfect ... Our interns are not observers, they are contributors. By the end of the summer, you'll have a ...

Cigna

Actuarial Internship - Summer 2027

Franklin, TN · On-site +1

As an intern, you'll solve complex business problems with real constraints and imperfect ... Our interns are not observers, they are contributors. By the end of the summer, you'll have a ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internship Summer Geology Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Geology Intern, you need a solid understanding of earth sciences, basic fieldwork techniques, and enrollment in or completion of coursework in geology or a related discipline. Familiarity with GIS software, rock and mineral identification tools, and data collection devices is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in outdoor environments will help you excel. These skills ensure that interns can effectively support field research, contribute valuable data, and adapt to the dynamic challenges of geological work.

What types of hands-on projects or fieldwork can I expect as a Summer Geology Intern?

As a Summer Geology Intern, you can expect to participate in a variety of hands-on projects such as assisting with geological surveys, collecting rock and soil samples, mapping terrain, and analyzing data in both laboratory and field settings. Interns often work closely with experienced geologists and other team members, gaining practical experience with industry-standard tools and techniques. These opportunities provide valuable exposure to real-world geological challenges and help build a strong foundation for future roles in the field.

What does a Summer Geology Intern do?

A Summer Geology Intern assists professional geologists with fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and data interpretation during the summer months. Responsibilities often include collecting rock and soil samples, mapping geological features, conducting site surveys, and helping with environmental assessments. Interns gain hands-on experience, learn how to use geological tools and software, and may contribute to ongoing research projects. The position provides valuable exposure to various aspects of geology and can help interns decide on a future specialization or career path.
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Exploration Geology Intern - Summer 2026

Zanskar

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Internship

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Role Overview
Exploration Geology Intern - Summer 2026
Start Day: May 18 - June 1
Duration: 12-16 weeks
Hours per week: 30-40
Rate of pay: $17-$22 per hour
Location: Salt Lake City • In-Person
Travel up to 7 consecutive days
Mission - Why we exist and why we need you
Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. However, historically, it's been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we're using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cost-effective and vital contributor to a carbon-free energy future. We are revolutionizing the exploration process, setting new industry standards for discovery rates and finding new prospects at an unprecedented scale.
The Exploration team is hiring a Summer Intern to support prospect generation and evaluation by building and
maintaining the datasets that underpin our exploration workflow. This role will contribute directly to active
projects while working alongside a fast-moving, multidisciplinary team.
SKILLS YOU WILL BUILD
  • Geothermal concepts & Geologic exploration methods
  • SQL, database management & pipelines
  • GIS proficiency & spatial data analysis
  • Data quality control & validation
  • Web scraping & structured data extraction
  • Technical & scientific writing

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Pursuing / completed B.S. or M.S. in Geology or related field
  • Interest or prior exposure to geothermal & exploration
  • Self-driven, organized, comfortable with
  • independent work
  • Eagerness to engage in both field and office environments

INTERN DELIVERABLES - PROJECTS & OUTPUTS
Each deliverable represents a distinct, concrete contribution to Zanskar's exploration database and workflows.
Data Ingestion for Key Prospect Areas
  • Geologic literature review, legacy report compilation, map digitization, well data extraction & aggregation, database QA/AC. Catalog, summarize, and tag field reports into a structured reference library with key metadata.

Prospect Screening Support
  • GIS Project Maintenance. Assist with spatial data analysis to evaluate new target areas. Contribute to map products and data-backed observations that feed directly into active scoring.

Stakeholder Presentation
  • Deliver a polished end-of-internship presentation covering projects completed and key learnings.

MENTORSHIP STRUCTURE
Structured mentorship from two teams ensures technical growth and integration into Zanskar's exploration culture.
MENTOR / TEAM ROLE MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES
Early-Stage Exploration Team (Primary)
  • Technical Lead Weekly 1-on-1 check-ins
  • guided introduction to geothermal exploration workflows
  • target screening; co authorship credit on internal memos and exploration summaries
  • Based on candidate interest, responsibilities may include travel for:
    • collection of external data
    • field site assessments
    • mapping
    • water sampling

Prospect Generation (Secondary)
  • Data & Targeting Weekly collaboration on digitization review and map products
  • hands-on training in database structure
  • data pipelines
  • data scraping
  • exposure to prospect scoring and ranking
  • paired QGIS spatial analysis sessions for new leads.

Cross-Team (Ad Hoc)
Professional Dev.
  • Lunch-and-learns with senior geologists
  • shadowing of stakeholder meetings
  • feedback on final presentation draft
  • end-of-internship written performance review
  • professional reference available upon request

CAPSTONE: Final Stakeholder Presentation - End of August 2026
The intern will deliver a polished 15-20 minute presentation to key Zanskar stakeholders summarizing completed deliverables, contributions to the exploration database, key geologic insights, and recommendations for future work, serving as both a resume-building milestone and an introduction to professional scientific communication in an industry setting.
• Candidates reviewed on a rolling basis •
Equal Opportunity Employer
Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws.

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