Internship and Fellowship Programs Specialist

LMI is seeking a NASA Internships and Fellowships Program Specialist. This position will support NASA's workforce experience activities for students grades K-16+ with a STEM focus. This position requires the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. Work will be performed primarily remotely, with occassional travel to NASA centers.

NASA Internships and Fellowships are part of NASA's Office of STEM Engagement's portfolio of activities and enrichment. Both programs are designed to build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences and leveraging NASA's unique mission through NASA's people, content, and facilities. NASA achieves these goals by exposing participants, who reflect the full diversity of the nation, to NASA missions, experts, research, and technology, through immersive internship and fellowship programs. Participants undertake mentor-guided internships at NASA field centers and facilities under the tutelage of NASA scientists, engineers, and others, or may be embedded with research teams working on NASA-related STEM activities at aerospace contractors, government research laboratories, or academic institutions.

This position will serve in an integrated capacity - operating across both the internship and fellowship programs, as outlined in the job responsibilities detailed below. The Specialist will serve as the main point of contact for the internship program for Stennis Space Center (SSC) and Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), initiating and administering all aspects of the program (mentor recruitment, project intake, application tracking , placement, onboarding, internship administration, etc.). While the role will be primarily supported remotely, it will entail occassional travel to Stennis and Armstrong, as well as local travel to the NASA center closest to the Speciliast. In addition to supporting Stennis and Armstrong, the Specialist will support the NASA fellowships team, identifying opportunities to improve processes and foster more integration and collaboration across the fellowships and internships programs. The goal is to continue to deliver and evolve a quality, hands-on experiential learning experience which offers talented students from a broad cross-section of academic institutions exposure to NASA.

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Internships Center Specialist for AFRC and SSC:

Administer and facilitate NASA OSTEM Internship Program protocols and procedures at the assigned Center in collaboration with the Civil Servant Internships Lead(s).

• Support the full internship lifecycle at designated NASA Centers, including mentor recruitment, project posting, application review, intern selection, onboarding, funding coordination, issue resolution, and deadline tracking.

• Collaborate with mentors at AFRC and SSC to promote and secure internship opportunities.

• Serve as a point of contact for mentors and interns, providing assistance with offer extension, onboarding, pre-arrival communications, orientation planning, and program-related issues.

• Enhance mentor and intern engagement through strategic planning and execution of enrichment activities, such as professional development sessions, informational workshops, office hours, and community-building events.

• Monitor and communicate center-specific mentor and intern needs and concerns to the Internships Management team and Civil Servant Lead.

• Contribute to special projects and enterprise-wide initiatives, including mentor recruitment and professional development efforts, and provide backup or surge support as needed across the Internship team.

• Coordinate with all Internship Enterprise teams to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved.

Integrated Fellowship Program Support:

• Support all aspects of the Fellowship lifecycle, including GEM Fellow resume reviews, selection, placement, onboarding, and offboarding, with particular emphasis during peak periods (November-February).

• Assist with Center-Based Research Experiences (CBREs) by coordinating mentor identification, research opportunity announcements, project placements, and adherence to program timelines.

• Contribute to GEM Conference planning and logistics, and support the preparation of Fellow Award Letters.

• Collaborate with the Fellowships team to integrate common processes and elements shared with the Internship program.

General Cross-Program Coordination and Execution:

• Serve as the liaison for internship and fellowship programs, aligning activities and strategies across teams.

• Manage communications among applicants, mentors, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth program experience.

• Coordinate program timelines and key milestones to ensure timely execution and adherence to deadlines.

• Track and report on applicant status, mentor participation, and overall program performance with accuracy.

• Collaborate closely with the Internships DPM, Task Leads, and broader Internship team to streamline operations and improve delivery.

• Contribute to regular team meetings by sharing updates, identifying challenges, and promoting best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer or client service through effective communication, process improvement, and relationship building

• Professional demeanor and conduct in all aspects of work

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated clarity in daily correspondence, client interactions, and deliverables

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative, team-based environment

• Strong time management skills, with a focus on efficiency and task prioritization

• Experience leading and managing projects to successful outcomes

• Ability to support and manage diverse, geographically distributed stakeholders across multiple time zones

• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites approximately 4-6 times per year (typically 2-5 days per trip)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint

• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Residing near a NASA Center (not limited to SSC or AFRC), with flexibility to attend on-site meetings as needed

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Canvas

• Familiarity with CRM or case management systems, such as Gateway (Salesforce)

Target salary range: $70,000 - 80,000

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.