Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.
THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION WORKING A MAXIMUM OF 900 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR.
At NNSS we believe that Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) is key in serving our mission to secure America’s future through providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities. Our commitment to IDEA ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We invite you to be a part of this journey with us!
NNSS is searching for an intern with a passion for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility. This unique experience will provide an opportunity to work closely with a dynamic and innovative team, making significant inroads to advance IDEA at NNSS and across the Nuclear Security Enterprise. The IDEA summer intern will support efforts to create a more inclusive workplace through intentional inclusion with a focus on improving the experience for our employees and external stakeholders. The qualified intern will provide administrative support, event planning and coordination, project management, research/analysis, and other operations of the IDEA department. Working directly under the leadership and mentorship of the NNSS IDEA Program Manager, the intern will work on all aspects of the IDEA strategy – Talent, Culture, and Brand.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this internship will:
It would be music to our ears if you also had:
A day in the life of the IDEA Intern can look like:
Please note these important dates for our 2025 Summer Student Program:
Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.
Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Hourly range for this position is $15.00 - $20.99.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.