Spring 2027 Jimmy Brock Fellowship
The National Mining Association (NMA) is hiring a Spring 2027 Jimmy Brock Fellow. About NMA The NMA is the only national trade organization that serves as the voice of the U.S. mining industry and the hundreds of thousands of American workers it employs before Congress, the federal agencies, the judiciary and the media, advocating for public policies that will help America fully and responsibly utilize its vast natural resources. We work to ensure America has secure and reliable supply chains, abundant and affordable energy, and the American-sourced materials necessary for U.S. manufacturing and economic security, all delivered under world-leading environmental, safety and labor standards.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the NMA has a membership of more than 250 companies and organizations involved in every aspect of mining, from producers and equipment manufacturers to service providers. The Role The Jimmy Brock Fellowship—named in honor of Core Natural Resources Chairman and CEO and former NMA Board Chair Jimmy Brock—offers college students and recent graduates the opportunity to dig into exciting energy and environmental issues and to contribute to NMA advocacy on behalf of the mining sector. Our fellow will learn about the current political and regulatory environment while deepening their understanding of the vital role responsible mining plays in ensuring American economic competitiveness and national security.
When applying, NMA fellowship candidates will choose one of two tracks—core research fellow or rotational fellow—and should articulate their choice in their cover letter, along with an explanation of why they chose that track. The core research fellow delivers analytical reports on critical issues and opportunities for the industry, as requested or approved by staff. This fellow operates centrally within the association, serving the research needs of all departments simultaneously, which requires careful prioritization and deft balancing of pace and quality of research.
Successful applicants for this track have a background in miningrelated research and have composed in-depth, data-supported analysis. The rotational fellow rotates between each of NMA’s departments, including Communications, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs and the Office of the President. Each rotation will hone a different skill set and will further develop the candidate’s understanding of mineral supply chains and advocacy.
This fellow will work on a broad range of issues and activities, including: • Drafting correspondence to member companies and industry representatives; • Attending and preparing summaries of meetings, events and hearings; • Analyzing and interpreting data, and developing research summaries; • Supporting marketing activities, press releases, social media strategy and NMA TV content creation; • Contributing to regulatory comments; and • Supporting administrative activities and project management.
The rotational fellowship is open to students of all academic disciplines; however, it is most likely to be of value to those in political science, geology/geoscience, mining engineering, communications, law or business.
Eligibility • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a non-citizen authorized to work in the United States. • Candidates must also be a student or recent graduate of a four-year college or university.
Desired Qualifications • Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools • Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive subject matter • An interest in and general understanding of the federal government and the mining industry • Detail-oriented and self-motivated
General Information NMA pays an hourly rate of $20.83. Fellows are expected to work 30 hours a week over a 12-week period (roughly January 18 to April 8), during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday. There may be opportunities to work additional hours as needed. NMA does not cover relocation nor housing expenses but does provide a $300-per-month transportation stipend. Applications must be submitted by November 15 and will be considered on a rolling basis.
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter and writing sample (2-5 pages) to Internships@nma.org. Please note that your application must include all components to be considered.