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Share your enthusiasm for the geosciences with other students! The American Geological Institute (AGI) seeks an outstanding undergraduate student or recent graduate in the geosciences, who is interested in networking with high school and college students to promote geosciences careers and to help recruit the next generation of geoscientists to the workforce.
AGI is currently accepting applications for a summer 2010 internship in Geoscience Outreach for the AGI Geoscience Workforce Program. The intern will work with program staff to manage AGI’s social media networks, create student-centered videos, and disseminate geosciences career materials to high school and college students. The successful intern will gain a first-hand understanding of geoscience outreach and career opportunities, and will hone their writing, web publishing, and video editing skills. Specific activities for the internship include:
The internship opportunity is 12 weeks long and is based at the American Geological Institute in Alexandria, Va. It will include a stipend of $4,200. Starting date is flexible. All applications should be postmarked by March 1, 2010.
You must be an undergraduate major or recent graduate in the geosciences, with good writing skills and a responsible work ethic. Video editing experience is a plus. Send a résumé, a cover letter describing what you hope to gain from the internship and how your previous experience makes you most suitable for this position, and the names of 2 references via e-mail, fax or mail to: Attention: Geoscience Workforce Program Outreach Internship, American Geological Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Fax: (703)379-7563. E-mail: workforce@agiweb.org (subject line: Geoscience Outreach Internship Opportunity).
The American Geological Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
