EBR-I Tour Guide Internship - Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an undergraduate intern to support INL’s mission by educating the public about the history and impact of the world’s first nuclear power plant. Interns provide guided tours, assist with visitor engagement, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for thousands of guests each season.

Key responsibilities

• Greet visitors and deliver engaging, accurate guided tours to diverse audiences.
• Communicate historical and scientific information in an accessible, visitor‑friendly way.
• Support facility operations including opening/closing duties, seasonal walkthroughs, and monitoring of facility notifications.
• Maintain and distribute educational materials (postcards, brochures, signage).
• Collaborate with tour staff and the EBR‑I Committee to ensure safe, smooth daily operations. You will gain hands‑on interpretive experience at a National Historic Landmark and skills public communication, science storytelling, and visitor engagement. You will also receive mentorship from INL Tours & Protocol professionals. This team works a 5X8 schedule onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree Program at an accredited college/university studying Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or other related field. Coursework in communications, history, education, public relations. A minimum overall 3.0 GPA. Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).

Current Resume or CV. Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs). Current class schedule and number of credits. The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Experience in public speaking, hospitality, education, or community engagement. Strong communication and customer‑service skills. An ability to confidently lead group tours and speak to the public.

Interest in history, education, communications, museum work, energy, or related fields. Professionalism, reliability, and willingness to work in a public‑facing setting.

Compensation

Undergraduate Internships ($26.94 - $29.79 per hour) Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.