Salary/Position Classification

• $18.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

The EERC at UND is seeking qualified and highly motivated undergraduate and graduate
students from any discipline for paid summer research intern positions. Interns will be
introduced to energy impacts, challenges, and opportunities from technical, regulatory,
and social perspectives. The program’s focus on North Dakota’s energy landscape will
include a 5-day trip to energy production sites and communities across the state. Interns
will research future North Dakota energy opportunities. Interest in understanding energy
and research is essential. No prior energy experience is needed. Applicants must be
current UND students and enrolled at UND for the fall 2026 semester.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be current UND students (any discipline) and enrolled at UND for the
  fall 2026 semester.
• Interest in understanding energy and research is essential.
  Attend 5-day trip to energy production sites and communities across North Dakota.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Development
• Professionalism
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Learning and Application
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position supports visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by March 31, 2026 and include the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Personal statement (can be part of cover letter)
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript

Letter(s) of recommendation from a faculty member

As part of the cover letter, candidates should describe why they are interested in participating in the program, how their academic and personal experiences have prepared them to succeed in the program, what they offer a multidisciplinary team, and what they expect to take away/achieve/bring to the UND community as a result of becoming an Energy Hawk.

The letter(s) of recommendation can be sent directly to Kendra Hansen, EERC Principal Human Resources Officer, at khansen@undeerc.org, by fax at (701) 777-5181, or by mail at 15 North 23rd Street, Stop 9018, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9018. Candidates are highly encouraged to review the selection criteria for this internship before preparing their application packages.

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.