The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation’s Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility is seeking one (1) Administrative Intern with a background in business management, accounting, communication, general office administration, or customer service.

The intern will work with an area office and facility admin staff member. The intern will be matched with a mentor and be assigned to a project based on their professional goals. The specific assignments will vary depending on the interest of the intern as well as the ongoing workload. Assignments may be related to records keeping, evaluation and optimization of organizational systems, client coordination, and supporting programs for internal and external stakeholder outreach.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist administrative staff with policy research and development of effective and efficient business processes;
• Provide administrative support to Facility Manager and Program Analyst;
• Assist with regular and unplanned tasks related to the facility operation (client and visitor intake, supply inventory, incoming and outgoing mail and shipping, event planning, open/close facility, etc.); and
• Provide support to staff by assisting with tours for planned groups and/or the public.

Timeline:

• May/June 2026 (or upon availability and successful adjudication of a DOI Background Investigation); 12 weeks; and
• Full Time (40 hours/week).

Location:

Alamogordo, NM is in the beautiful Tularosa Basin. There is plenty to see and do with the Lincoln National Forest to the east, Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument to the west, and White Sands National Park at the center of it all. Local attractions include outdoor recreation, museums, observatories, theaters for the performing arts, cultural events, and historical sites. Alamogordo is a starting point for adventure.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: $18-22 hourly;

Benefits:

• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance premiums;
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost;
• Personal leave and holidays; and
• Access to Pro Deals.

Housing: Support of bi-weekly stipend: $150.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum of two years of progress towards a degree in business management, accounting, communications, or other related field;
• Prior exposure to and knowledge of data collection, customer service, written and oral communication, problem solving, or graphic design
• A proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a diverse audience including, co‐workers and stakeholders;
• Should be self‐motivated with an expressed desire to learn and ability to maintain a positive attitude;
• Ability to work both within a team setting and independently;
• Possess a clean, state‐issued driver’s license and exhibit prior experience or a willingness to learn how to drive safely in an off‐road setting; and
• Successful applicants must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position.

If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, stand, walk, bend, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

The overall nature of the (Indoors/Office) position is sedentary, requiring little physical effort and occasional light exertion. There is occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature changes.