Metallurgy Intern

Austin Community College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,254 - 44,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generously paid internship

Career exposure and potential for further opportunities

All expense-paid trip to Internship Summit in Chicago

Job summary

A leading precious metals producer is seeking a motivated Metallurgy student for a summer internship at their Kensington Mine in Alaska. This internship, running from May to August 2026, offers real-world experience and mentorship from industry professionals. Interns will work on impactful projects and present their findings in Chicago. Candidates must be pursuing a related Bachelor's degree, preferably have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills. The internship offers a competitive rate of $27.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the US.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety and Environmental policies.
• Assist in Metallurgical and Assay Lab as required.
• Conduct Metallurgical studies as directed.

Skills

Leadership potential

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Initiative

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or related field

Job description

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated Metallurgy student to complete a summer internship with our Metallurgy group at the Kensington Mine in 2026 (May through August). The Kensington Mine is an underground gold mine located within the Berners Bay Mining District about 45 miles north of Juneau, Alaska.

Our purpose statement is We Pursue a Higher Standard. Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex 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.

Our summer internship program will provide you with the opportunity to gain real-world, on-the-job experience at one of our US operating mine sites. Interns are mentored throughout the summer by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the mine. Internship experience typically spans about 12 weeks.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year
• Pursing a Bachelor’s degree in related field to internship discipline desired
  • Potential areas of focus: Metallurgy (mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy), Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry
• Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Candidates that are eager to demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work individually and within a team
• Curiosity and willingness to learn!

Responsibilities will include:

• Always adhere to Company Safety and Environmental policies
• Assist daily as required in Metallurgical and Assay Lab
• Conduct Metallurgical studies as directed by senior Met staff
• Assist in daily production activities within the Assay Lab

What Will You Receive?:

• Experience identifying and presenting on a company Business Improvement initiatives
• Career Exposure: Including in your area of discipline, and beyond
• Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining
• All expense Internship Summit trip to our corporate office in Chicago, IL
• The ability to be truly heard and appreciated
• Generously paid internship opportunity $27.50/hour
• Immense exposure and education on all the Mining Industry can offer!

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.