Environmental Intern

Coeur Mining, Inc.; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Coeur Mining, Inc. in South Dakota invites motivated students to apply for the Temporary Professional Lead internship. This program offers hands-on exposure to mining operations, project development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and geologists.

As an intern, you will develop a group presentation, travel to Chicago for an expenses-paid finale, and gain insight into company leadership while contributing to real projects that impact the business.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain safe production.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to navigate slopes and uneven terrain daily.
• Strong academic performance in relevant coursework.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist on mining projects and operations to gain practical experience.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists and other professionals on real projects.
• Develop a group presentation highlighting a company area of improvement and present results.
• Participate in a travel-connected finale trip to Chicago to network with leaders.

Skills

Student status

Safety procedures

Outdoor work

Lifting 50 lbs

Walking on slopes

Strong academics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidate

Job description

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Temporary Professional Lead, SD, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2268

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.

Approximately 260 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The 2026Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge mining projects. You will be exposed to various aspects of mining operations. This internship will provide you with a well‑rounded understanding of the mining sector and the opportunity to work on real projects that make a difference.

Each intern will be creatively and technically working together to create a group presentation, highlighting a company area of improvement. The summer internship experience truly culminates with all interns traveling for an expenses paid trip to Chicago! This includes each group presenting their project, meeting and learning from key company leaders, as well as networking with their fellow bright early careers participants across the company.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or master’s degree in required field
• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
• Work in all conditions and environments, varying amount of time on the job is outdoors
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
• Strong academic performance in relevant coursework
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.