Internship Coordinator (METALLIC Program)

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver work-based learning programs for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students, and lead participant recruitment and tracking
• Cook up and coordinate all aspects of the METALLIC internship program for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD student experiences
• Lead onboarding, orientation, cohort activities for program participants, schedule, track deliverables, and ensure program activities align with METALLIC’s goals
• Be a go-to person for students, guiding them through their learning journey and connecting them with mentors
• Help craft hands-on student experiences that blend learning at national labs, industry, and higher education institutions
• Help recruit students from regional and national academic institutions
• Coordinate cross-lab collaborations and industry engagement activities, and provide logistical support for visits to other labs and industry sites for program participants
• Track program metrics, such as participant counts, deliverables, and feedback summaries; and prepare quarterly updates and annual summaries for program reporting

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM field (e.g., Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Biology) or a related field (e.g., Education, Communications), with a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in program coordination, educational program support, or a related role within a research, academic, or STEM-focused environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience with coordinating programs for university students and proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools
• Experience with coordinating programs, participant recruitment, outreach, or student services in a higher educational or research settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse participant populations
• Proficiency in using online application systems, cloud-based collaborative tools, and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience of working within a high-functioning matrixed team and within a dynamic environment managing multiple deadlines
• Ability to participate in occasional evening and weekend programming
• Model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
• Familiarity with the critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chain or related industries is a plus