2027 CISL Outreach, Development & Education Intern (CODE)

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SIParCS) program at NCAR offers hands-on R&D in HPC for students who have completed their sophomore year. Interns join CISL to support education, outreach, and program operations on a 12-week, 40-hour-per-week schedule.

As the CODE Intern, you will provide administrative support, assist with educational materials, attend seminars, and help plan events and outreach for the 2027-2028 school year.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s-level program; work with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Must have attained a bachelor’s degree at time of application and be enrolled in a U.S. university.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (CPT/OPT may be required for visa situations).
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Be an active participant on the SIParCS team to provide support and mentoring for students.
• Assist with planning and preparation for education and outreach programs for 2027-2028.
• Plan and run events, orientation, and professional development activities.
• Maintain program databases, webpages, and documentation.
• Support with apartment move-in/out logistics and internship logistics.
• Provide multimedia support (photos/video) at program events and manage inventories.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Master's student in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs or related program

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Google Meet

Zoom

Google Apps

Job description

Position Type: Term - Casual (Fixed Term) Visa Sponsored Job: No Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Hiring Range: Hiring Hourly Rate: $28.32/hr *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

About the Role The Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SIParCS) program at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) offers graduate students and undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year significant hands‑on R&D opportunities in high performance computing (HPC) and related fields that use HPC for scientific discovery and modeling.

This program embeds students as summer interns in the Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL), an organization within NSF NCAR charged with provisioning supercomputing and data systems to the geosciences research community, as well as conducting research and development in computational science, data analysis, scientific visualization and numerical modeling.

These twin roles of service and research in CISL support NSF NCAR's broad scientific mission of discovery in the atmospheric and related sciences.

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 2027-2028 school year. The 2027 CODE internship is 12 weeks in duration (one week longer than the technical SIParCS summer internship). Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week from May 10, 2027 through July 30, 2027 for participation in the program.

NSF NCAR has 3 unpaid holidays for interns during the summer internship (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day). Program requirements, beyond working on projects, include attending appropriate technical seminars, attending skills‑enhancing workshops, preparing a poster, and giving an oral presentation of results at the end of the summer.

For Summer 2027, we are planning for an in‑person internship program where interns come on‑site to our Boulder, Colorado campuses and meetings may be held in person or hybridly over Zoom or Google Meet.

The goal of the Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Sciences (SIParCS pronounced “sigh-parks”) program is to make a long‑term, positive impact on the quality and development of the people who will use, operate, and support 21st century supercomputers. SIParCS students serve as paid interns at NSF NCAR’s Computational & Information Systems Lab (CISL) that provides supercomputing and data services for scientists studying the Sun‑Earth System. You will work with a small, flexible group of committed people and enjoy working on a wide range of projects within a supportive workplace.

*Please note: 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.

What You Will Do

• Be an active participant on the SIParCS team to provide support and mentoring for students.
• Live in the suite‑style apartments with the interns, and plan and participate in after‑hours team building activities.
• Keep program leadership informed 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.
• 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 the SIParCS Annual Report.
• Update SIParCS program alumni tracking documents for program assessment and evaluation purposes.
• 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.
• Update presentation slides and other educational materials for school‑year programs.
• May write and/or edit educational materials such as text updates for Meteo‑AR.
• May test and evaluate new educational materials.
• May provide input to the new exhibit space at NWSC.

The above statements describe the primary work being performed. 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

• Education and Experience: Currently enrolled in a Master’s-level program in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, Science Education, Education Policy, Social Work, or a related program. Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Other Relevant Requirements 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. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. to be eligible for the SIParCS program. For F visa students accepted to the SIParCS program, 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. On‑site participation in Boulder, Colorado.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work 40 hours/week from May 10 - July 30, 2027 (dates to be confirmed). End date may be flexible. NSF NCAR has 3 unpaid holidays for interns during the summer internship (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July). Experience with word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Google Meet, Zoom) 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. Interest and sensitivity in working in settings that include interns from a broad spectrum of identities and communities, including those from rural and urban areas. Proven ability to work in a team and individually. A strong work ethic. Ability to work with a broad group of peers. Ability to interact with mentors and peers in a manner that supports