NASA INTERNSHIPS -- PATHWAYS Program

We are preparing to post several job announcements for our Pathways Intern Program.  Our announcements will be posted to www.usajobs.gov from September 12-16^th. Students can prepare to apply now by developing a profile in USAJobs and creating a notification for NASA Johnson Space Center Pathways Intern opportunities.

What is the Pathways Intern Program?

The NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Pathways Intern Program (formerly known as co-op program) follows a cooperative education model where current undergraduate and graduate students gain valuable work experience on an alternating school/work basis, and serves as a pipeline for our future full-time employees. Each work tour you will rotate into a different functional area at JSC, this allows you to try out different career paths while you are still in school and decide what you want to do after graduation. Each time you come for a work rotation you'll be assigned a mentor who will work side-by-side with you to make sure that you have a meaningful project and the tools/knowledge to complete it. Additionally, Interns are able to receive the same benefits as full-time employees such as bi-weekly pay, insurance, and paid time-off.

What Type of Students is NASA Looking for?

Generally, we’re looking for students who:

•        Are well-rounded, focusing on academics as well as on-campus and/or community involvement

•        Possess good interpersonal skills and work well in teams

•        Are self-motivated

•        Want to be part of an innovative and inclusive workforce

•        Have a passion for space and our mission

This semester we are recruiting the following majors:

•        Business: Accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, management, economics, communication, marketing, journalism, and human resources.

•        Technical: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and AST qualifying graduate degrees.

Qualification Requirements

•        Be a U.S. citizen

•        Be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) in an accredited educational institution

•        Be enrolled on at least half-time basis pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher

•        Have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.90 (on a 4.00 scale); 3.0 and higher preferred.

•        Have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours towards a bachelor’s degree or pursuing a graduate degree.

•        Undergraduate students must have at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours remaining prior to graduation. Graduate and doctorate students must have an expected graduate date no earlier than one year from the closing date of a job announcement.

Please visit our website for more information www.pathways.jsc.nasa.gov and let me know if you have any questions!