We are preparing to post
several job announcements for our Pathways Intern Program. Our
announcements will be posted to www.usajobs.gov
from September 12-16th. 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:
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Are well-rounded, focusing on academics as well
as on-campus and/or community involvement
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Possess good interpersonal skills and work well
in teams
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Are self-motivated
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Want to be part of an innovative and inclusive
workforce
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Have a passion for space and our mission
This semester we are recruiting
the following majors:
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Business: Accounting, business
administration, finance, public administration, management, economics,
communication, marketing, journalism, and human resources.
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Technical: Aerospace Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and AST
qualifying graduate degrees.
Qualification Requirements
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Be a U.S. citizen
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Be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) in an
accredited educational institution
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Be enrolled on at least half-time basis
pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher
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Have and maintain a cumulative grade point
average (GPA) of at least 2.90 (on a 4.00 scale); 3.0 and higher preferred.
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Have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45
quarter hours towards a bachelor’s degree or pursuing a graduate degree.
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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.
