Intern, Safety

Coeur Mining, Inc.

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

Posted 10/21/2026internshipJuneau • Alaska • United StatesEntry Level💰 $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Hygiene while effectively collaborating with teams to enhance workplace safety and compliance with MSHA standards. Possesses the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a mining environment and engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

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Occupational Health And SafetyIndustrial HygieneMSHA ComplianceStrong Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Written And Oral Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Safety Best PracticesEmergency Response ProceduresProject OwnershipContinuous ImprovementPhysical Capability To Lift Up To 50 Pounds

Soft Skills

Leadership PotentialInitiativeProblem-Solving SkillsCuriosityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Industry Keywords

Mining EnvironmentWorkplace SafetyHealth And Safety DepartmentInternship ExperienceNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a summer internship with the Health and Safety 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 ownership of projects with tangible impact on the mine
Work collaboratively with other interns on a group presentation highlighting a company area of improvement
Stop work for safety concerns and abide by safety best practices, policies, and procedures
Work closely with the Health and Safety Team to strengthen workplace safety, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with MSHA standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Present the group project at the Internship Summit, meet company leaders, and network with early-career participants

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 areas of focus include Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Minimum GPA of 2.5; preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must be 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
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Ability to safely perform work in a mining environment
Ability to work outdoors in rain, wind, and cold temperatures
Ability to stand and walk frequently on uneven surface areas, both on surface and underground
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

Paid internship opportunity at $29.00/hour
Real-world, on-the-job experience
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
Opportunity to be heard and appreciated
Education and exposure to the mining industry