GeoFORCE Summer Staff Positions

GeoFORCE Summer Staff

Every year, GeoFORCE hires alumni in college and experts in the field to staff our summer academies. Summer staff must re-apply every year. Check out the 2023 Summer Staff Recruiting Presentation and recorded presentation video for information on applying to GeForce summer positions for 2022-2023.

Summer staff positions include:

Field Counselor: Open to all current and recently graduated college students. Counselors are in charge of keeping our students safe during the summer academies. These counselors will participate in the 9th – 11th grade academies.

Research Counselor: Open to college juniors, seniors, and recently graduated college students who majored in STEM. Research counselors support the educational team on the intense 12th grade academy. This position is perfect for geoscience majors to gain experience teaching in their field.

Trail Driver: Open to all college graduates. Trail drivers work directly with the coordinator to provide logistics. They drive the trail vehicle, are in charge of food and water, and occasionally lead students in the field.

EC (Educational Coach): Open to middle and high school educators. ECs work with the instructor to provide support for the students through review activities, educational assignments, and occasionally leading lectures.

Instructor: Open to professional geoscientists or late Ph.D. students. Instructors lead the educational component of the GeoFORCE academies, including lectures and activities.

Math & Science Institute

Open to all students transitioning to college and planning to study a STEM major. This 8-day boot camp is designed to prepare you for college-level calculus and chemistry courses and for life as a college student. The Math & Science Institute (M&SI) for 2023 is running from Friday, July 28th – Friday, August 4th.

Applications to be a student are currently open! Apply HERE

We also hire PLA (Peer-Learning Assistants) who act as tutors and study support for the students during the Math & Science Institute. This position is open to all current undergraduates who feel comfortable answering student’s questions over calculus or chemistry problems.

We are currently accepting applications for this position! Apply HERE

Other Opportunities

We keep a running spreadsheet of research opportunities and internships for undergraduate students to apply to. Be sure to check it out if you’re looking to expand upon your experience and improve your future job options.