About the role#
The EBR-I Tour Guide Intern supports public outreach by welcoming visitors and leading educational tours at the world’s first nuclear power plant. You will learn site history, communicate scientific concepts in accessible ways, and help maintain a positive visitor experience. This role is a fit for students interested in communications, education, history, public engagement, or STEM outreach. You will act as a nuclear ambassador to guests from around the world.
What you'll do#
- Greet visitors and deliver accurate guided tours to diverse audiences.
- Communicate historical and scientific information in a visitor-friendly way.
- Support facility operations, including opening and closing duties, seasonal walkthroughs, and monitoring facility notifications.
- Maintain and distribute educational materials like postcards, brochures, and signage.
- Collaborate with tour staff and the EBR-I Committee to ensure safe daily operations.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program studying Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
- Completion of coursework in communications, history, education, or public relations.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Experience in public speaking, hospitality, education, or community engagement.
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Ability to confidently lead group tours and speak to the public.
- Professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to work in a public-facing setting.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
- Current resume, unofficial transcripts, and class schedule.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, 5x8 schedule.
- Compensation: $26.94 - $29.79 per hour.
- Benefits: Paid holiday time off and potential travel reimbursement for eligible interns.
- Physical requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
About Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory founded in 1949. It supports the United States Department of Energy through research in nuclear science, energy, and national defense. The laboratory operates from an 890-square-mile site and employs over 4,000 people. Its research spans robotics, wind power, biofuels, and critical infrastructure protection.
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