There are numerous opportunities available to both undergraduate and graduate students at the Paleontological Research Institution. You may inquire year round about experiencing a not-for-profit career through a PRI internship with as little as 6-12 hours a week during a school term. There are also full or part-time opportunities during the summer to explore. We have several ways you can be involved. Dig in!
Internship
These rewarding experiences relate and benefit your education, coursework or career goals. During a specified time frame (and completing a total of at least 120 hours), you work side-by-side with a staff member who will mentor you through your specific project while involving you in the department and Institution. These experiential internships encourage learning and growing but are unpaid. You are encouraged to check with your career services center to see if you are eligible for academic credit or a special funded program while interning.
Work Study
Most of these positions are offered through a college community service program and are in conjunction with federal work study awards. We post most of our jobs through the local schools- Cornell University and Ithaca College.
Assistantship
As an Assistant, you experience and grow along your career path while at PRI, just as an intern would. The only difference is because of institutional funding for this opportunity it would be offered as a paid position.
Volunteer
Another way to be involved with PRI and contribute to its mission is through volunteering. Unlike an internship, it requires no minimum hours limit. Our volunteers are integral to our overall organization. Become part of our diverse and dynamic group and expand your knowledge about paleontology, geology, evolution, sustainability, environment, climate change, and nature issues. Your volunteer efforts will help others discover the exciting world which they inhabit.