Undergraduate and Graduating High School Senior Internship - Professional/Non-Technical

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP) and a

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Résumé du poste

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an intern to support administrative and program tasks onsite in Los Alamos, NM. You will assist with coordination, documentation, scheduling, and materials preparation, gaining exposure to laboratory systems and business practices.

Applicants should be undergrad students in good standing, with strong communication and organization skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting undergraduate program.

Responsabilités

• Assist with meeting, calendar, and event coordination
• Prepare presentations, correspondence, reports, and other materials
• Enter, organize, and review information in spreadsheets or databases
• Maintain electronic records and shared files
• Track assignments, deadlines, and routine program activities
• Take meeting notes and document action items
• Support internal and external communications
• Conduct basic research and summarize findings
• Assist with administrative, program, or project-related tasks
• Collaborate with staff and other interns
• Learn and follow established organizational procedures
• Complete an individual or team-based project aligned with organizational needs

Connaissances

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Team player

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Following instructions

Professionalism

Dependability

Feedback receptiveness

Interest in admin work

Safety awareness

Formation

Undergraduate student

Enrolled in 12+ credits

GPA 2.75+

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Description du poste

What You Will Do

This position supports the Laboratory's business and mission support operations by assisting with activities such as project coordination, communications, HR processes, finance tasks, planning, and general administrative services. The work typically involves organizing information, contributing to team workflows, helping maintain operational efficiency, and supporting managers or mentors through documentation, scheduling, and preparation of materials. Individuals in this position will apply foundational professional skills-including writing, communication, analysis, and organization-to advance the work of their groups while gaining exposure to laboratory systems, business practices, and the broader mission of the organization.

Potential activities/tasks could include:

• Assisting with meeting, calendar, and event coordination
• Preparing presentations, correspondence, reports, and other materials
• Entering, organizing, and reviewing information in spreadsheets or databases
• Maintaining electronic records and shared files
• Tracking assignments, deadlines, and routine program activities
• Taking meeting notes and documenting action items
• Supporting internal and external communications
• Conducting basic research and summarizing findings
• Assisting with administrative, program, or project-related tasks
• Collaborating with staff and other interns
• Learning and following established organizational procedures
• Completing an individual or team-based project aligned with organizational needs

Specific responsibilities will be based on the selected candidate's experience, interests, and the needs of the hosting organization.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirement

• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting undergraduate program (not available to certificate-only or non-degree status).
• Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent) in an accredited degree program (or international equivalent).
• Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an appropriate degree program.
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to collect, organize, and summarize information
• Critical-thinking and basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and responsibilities
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when clarification is needed
• Professionalism and respect for sensitive or confidential information
• Dependability, initiative, and a positive attitude
• Openness to receiving and applying feedback
• Interest in administrative, program, project, or organizational work
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace

Relevant skills may have been developed through coursework, student organizations, volunteer service, part-time employment, or other extracurricular activities.

Work Environment

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants

Required Application Materials: When applying, candidates must attach a resume, personal statement (not to exceed one page), and their most recent transcripts (or evidence of having accepted an offer of admission if transcript is unavailable). Personal statements are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most notable achievements and accomplishments. It should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.

• Current resume
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

Important

The application is NOT complete without the 3 documents. Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents will not be considered for employment.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and most hiring decisions will have been made by mid-February 2027 for the summer.

Notes to Applicants

The application and required documents must be submitted by February 19, 2027.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.