Environmental Intern

Coeur Mining, Inc.

. Complete a summer internship with the Environmental Department at the Kensington Mine from May through August 2027 .

Posted 10/23/2026internshipJuneau • Alaska • United StatesEntry Level💰 $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in environmental data collection and analysis, with a focus on safety practices and teamwork in a mining environment. Proficient in using field instruments and maintaining health and safety standards while adapting to outdoor conditions.

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Environmental Data CollectionSoil And Water SamplingField InstrumentationHealth And Safety AwarenessTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Environmental Data AnalysisSoil SamplingGroundwater SamplingSurface Water SamplingWaste SamplingSediment SamplingAir SamplingHydrology MonitoringManual Stream-Flow MeasurementsData Input Into Environmental Database

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Field InstrumentsEnvironmental Database

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceEnvironmental EngineeringNatural Resources ManagementSustainabilityBiologyGeologyChemistryMining EnvironmentSafety Best PracticesEmergency Response Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a summer internship with the Environmental Department at the Kensington Mine from May through August 2027
Gain real-world, on-the-job experience at a U.S. operating mine site
Receive mentorship from industry professionals and take ownership of projects with tangible mine impact
Collaborate with other interns on a group presentation highlighting a company improvement area
Travel to Chicago for the Internship Summit, present the group project, meet and learn from company leaders, and network with early-career participants
Stop work for safety concerns and follow safety best practices, policies, and procedures
Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, and air sampling
Perform manual stream-flow measurements and hydrology monitoring
Collect, review, and analyze environmental data
Input data into an environmental database
Use field instruments and equipment for health and safety, field sampling, and operations and maintenance requirements
Document all field activities and notes
Maintain a high degree of health and safety awareness
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field to the internship discipline desired
Potential fields: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management/Sustainability, Biology, Geology, or Chemistry
Minimum GPA of 2.5; preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
Legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future employment sponsorship
Must be 18 years of age or older
Leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work individually and within a team
Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems
Ability to hike several miles over uneven ground
Able to work in a remote outdoor environment, often in inclement weather
Ability to safely work in a mining environment and varying environmental conditions
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and escapeways
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds often and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to push and pull equipment or materials up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach
Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable
Ability to participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship and industry contacts
Career exposure in and beyond the intern’s discipline
Potential for direct placement, further internships, Coeur Development Program participation, and other opportunities
All-expenses-paid Internship Summit trip to the corporate office in Chicago, IL
Food and housing provided on-site
Experience working in diverse groups
Generously paid internship opportunity
Paid transportation to and from the remote mine site via company bus and boat transportation