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Closed Job: Work at the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum!

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Position Title: Gift Shop Assistant
Department/Unit: A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum
Reports To: Julie Stark and Jocelyn-Emily Blake
Employment Type: Work Study Student Employee

Work Study Eligibility Requirement: Not applicable for summer
Pay Rate: $14.50/hour

Term of Employment: Summer (May 1 through August 29, 2026), possibly into Fall semester depending on class schedule/availability

Application Link: https://forms.gle/jBampbzYRD4Xqn5SA 

Position Overview

The Gift Shop Assistant position is focused on retail sales, and sales inventory. Students must be dependable with a strong work ethic and committed to developing strong interpersonal skills and to providing excellent customer service.

Learning Outcomes

Through this position, the student employee will develop competencies aligned with the NACE Career Readiness Competencies that support Michigan Tech’s Essential Abilities.

  • Communication – Practice verbal, written, and non-verbal communication with diverse customers
  • Professionalism – Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and professional behavior

Position-Specific Skills

  • Customer service excellence
  • Inventory management

Reflection and Growth

Students will be assessed by their supervisor on their progress toward learning outcome goals and are encouraged to engage in regular reflection activities (and encouraged to record them in their MTU e-portfolio) to:

  • Articulate their learning and skill development
  • Connect work experiences to academic and career goals
  • Build confidence in discussing their capabilities with future employers

Essential Job Responsibilities

Listed in order of priority/frequency

Primary Duties

  • Completing admission and gift shop sales on a point-of-sale system for customers. This includes providing a brief introduction to the museum and safely packing up any purchased items. 
  • Assist with the gift shop’s inventory by stocking the gift shop in an attractive manner, lifting full boxes (minerals, supplies, etc.), cleaning in the gift shop and gallery, labeling and organizing inventory.
  • Assist in inventory management by completing assigned inventories. 

Secondary Duties

  • Clean the outside copper pavilion and rock garden (not during winter)
  • Data entry into spreadsheets and creation of Word/Excel documents. 
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds/18 kilograms
  • This job requires walking, standing, and sitting.
  • This job utilizes rolling ladders and standard step ladders.

Schedule Requirements

  • Minimum 8 hours per week, maximum 32-40 hours per week
  • May availability for Monday through Saturday 8:45 am to 5:15 pm in May.
  • June, July and August availability for Sunday through Saturday 8:45 am to 5:15 pm Unless Saturday and/or Sunday only is requested, an employee can expect to work 2 to 4 weekend days a month. 
  • Saturday and Sunday availability required. Special after hour events occur 1 to 2 times a semester.
  • Minimum 4-hour blocks preferred

Skills and Experience

Required:

  • Demonstrated dependability through either volunteering or work experience. 

Preferred:

  • Customer service experience, especially in a retail environment.
  • Experience processing payments and using a point of sale system.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of rocks and minerals.

Work Environment

  • The student must provide their own transportation to and from the museum, which is located on the southern edge of campus at 1404 E. Sharon Avenue near the football stadium and softball fields. 
  • Inside the museum has heat and air conditioning, and is generally low to medium volume, but at peak visitation the sound of visitors increases and becomes more constant. As weather permits work is expected in a non-temperature controlled outer building and outside in the rock garden and copper pavilion. 
  • Rocks and minerals can be heavy and sharp; care when handling is required. 

How to Apply:

Please fill out this Google Form to apply for this position.

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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Closed Scholarship: Grand Canyon student scholarship program

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The Grand Canyon Chapter of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) is now accepting applications for its annual student scholarship program, and we would appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with eligible students.

This year, the Grand Canyon Chapter will award 18 scholarships totaling more than $30,000, including:

  • 1 scholarship – $5,000
  • 2 scholarships – $3,000
  • 4 scholarships – $2,000
  • 11 scholarships – $1,000

These scholarships support students pursuing degrees aligned with mining, minerals, engineering, geology, and other SME-related disciplines. The application collects academic, extracurricular, and professional information used to evaluate eligibility and select recipients.

How Students Apply

Students can complete the application by scanning the QR code on the attached scholarship flyer.

📅 Application Deadline: April 30

Your encouragement and outreach play an important role in connecting deserving students with professional support from the mining and minerals community. We would be grateful if you could disseminate this information to your students or include it in department communications.

Thank you for your continued support of student development and industry engagement.

Sincerely,
Grand Canyon Chapter
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME)

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Closed Jobs: State of MI Postings via AIPG

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for a Geology Specialist 13 position within the Geologic Resources Management Division (GRMD).  This position is permanent full time and is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying, click on the link below:

Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Specialist 13 position within the Materials Management Division (MMD).  The location of this position is to be determined (TBD) and will be determined based on the selected candidate. The position is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for the position, click on the link below:

Job Posting

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Closed Scholarship: Next Horizons First-Generation Student Geoscience Scholarship

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https://profession.americangeosciences.org/learning/scholarships/nexthorizons

This scholarship is a one-time $5,000 award, provided upon confirmation of active enrollment in a geoscience graduate program. It is designed to support first-generation college students who are within two semesters of completing their bachelor’s degree in geoscience and are taking their first steps toward graduate education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic merit, demonstrated potential for success in a geoscience graduate program, and commitment to pursuing a career in the geoscience profession.

Submission Deadline: 1 May 2026

Application Instructions

  • All materials must be submitted via email combined as a SINGLE PDF file.
  • Use the application word file
  • Complete all sections of the formal application for the scholarship, including:
    1. Name, program/department, expected graduation, and contact information.
    2. List AGI member societies to which you are a member, and include your membership identification number for each.
    3. A strict 500-word limit abstract about your research interests in graduate school, why you can accomplish that research and what impact it will have on the geoscience community.
    4. A strict 500-word limit essay of what you see as your path forward in the geoscience profession beyond graduate school
    5. A strict 250-word limit description of extracurricular activities and professional development experiences.
    6. Curriculum Vitae (not resume), including short descriptions of any geoscience, technology, academic, professional development or applicable extracurricular activities. Please do not include descriptions of courses or coursework.
    7. (Unofficial) Undergraduate Academic Transcript(s).
  • When you have all of your materials ready, email them as a single PDF attachment to: scholarships@americangeosciences.org with the subject line with your last name and the word Next Horizons – such as “Smith – Next Horizons”.
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Job: Project Engineer – P&C Recruiting

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https://app.loxo.co/job/MzA3Mi05dmh2YW5yNXo1NGU5MHkx

As a Project Engineer with our client, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for all onsite engineering services required to construct underground structures such as shafts, tunnels, slopes, and other duties as assigned. The Project Engineer will work with the Corporate Engineering and Mining Departments as required.

The essential functions of the position are:

  • Quality Control – Ensuring that construction work complies with both project specifications and company standard
  • Document Control – Prepare and distribute all required documentation records including various cost, schedule and production reports
  • Surveying – Establish, maintain, and advance line and grade control for excavation and construction.
  • Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, as-built records, change orders, estimates, etc.
  • Field Reporting – Accurately complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
  • Safety – Comply and promote the Company safety policies to ensure a safe workplace while also observing MSHA Federal and State standards

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mining, Structural Engineering or Construction Management
  • 1 to 3 years of construction experience is required
  • Familiar with the use of surveying instruments; total station, rotation laser, etc.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with AutoCAD
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with clients, management and production staff
  • Ability to apply basic engineering principles to solve construction engineering issues
  • Must be able to work underground in a challenging environment with exposure to heights
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Job: Ore Control Geologist – P&C Recruiting

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https://app.loxo.co/job/MzA3Mi12Mmt1a2RrbGVhYmczdHp5

NV, USA

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The Ore Control Geologist is a salaried exempt position and typically works an 8 on, 6 off, schedule offset from other personnel to provide up to 7 day/week coverage for this role. Responsible for production of mine site mapping and drawings, and design drawings. The position requires an intensive use of CAD (computer-aided drafting). Graphic design work is occasionally required. This position is responsible for providing ore control calculation and generating field survey maps in a timely and accurate manner. The position requires implementation of Blast Movement Monitoring technology including placement of Blast Movement Monitors in drill holes, post blast survey of monitor locations and drone survey of pre and post blast surfaces. This position will assist as requested by engineers in the completion of daily, month-end, annual, and other various mine production reports. 

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Development and implementation of blast hole/ore control programs that reconcile well with mine models.
  • Development and implementation of blast movement ore control programs in conjunction with operations personnel and engineers that result in improved mining compliance and delivery of ores to process.
  • Development and implementation of geotechnical monitoring programs.
  • Development and evaluation of resource models.
  • Pit mapping and data analysis for both mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation.
  • Monitors ground water management systems.
  • Blast monitoring with respect to geologic structures.
  • Monitoring and evaluating geological and assay data quality.
  • Resource and mine production reconciliation studies.

Required Skills:

  • Knowledge of the principles and methods used in open pit hard rock mining.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with various individuals, crews, departments and organizational levels. 
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex or diverse information.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to assess risk in relation to occupational hazards and apply appropriate precautions and safeguards demonstrating a high level of safety leadership.
  • FAA Drone Certification or the ability to pass the certification within first year of hire.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience using mine modeling software; MineSight preferred.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in Geologic Engineering or Geology
  • 0-5 years of experience in open pit hard rock mining environment preferred. Candidates with more experience will be considered.
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Job: Mining Engineer – P&C Recruiting

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https://app.loxo.co/job/MzA3Mi14djJudG41cTk2bXpvbXh0

AK, USA

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What’s the role?

The Mining Engineer reports to the Senior Mining Engineer, and the primary role is for the safe design and implementation of Mine plans and systems as well as other engineering requirements within the Technical Service Team.

The primary focus of the engineering team is to safely and efficiently deliver the designs, plans and expertise to successfully extract the world class ore body we enjoy here at site, while at the same time developing the skills to set themselves up for future leadership and management roles.

The engineering team are a dynamic and adaptable group of engineers with varying experience and specializations. Working within the technical team presents our engineers with the opportunities to develop highly sought-after skills in production, planning, scheduling and project management.

What are we looking for?

You’ll be a highly motivated individual who will display behavior consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results (STARR), looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

Duties include:

  • Generating and implementing underground drift and fill stope designs
  • Generating short and medium term production schedules
  • Presenting weekly production schedules to mine operations and geology departments
  • Establishing and monitoring mine ventilation network designs
  • Establishing and implementing paste backfill designs
  • Establishing and implementing ground control and support designs
  • Performing financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification
  • Identifying, communicating and assisting to resolve safety hazards
  • Performing other duties and projects as assigned
  • Other duties as required.

The specifics:

  • Tertiary qualification in Mine Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years underground mining experience
  • Experience in hard rock underground mining, preferably gold
  • Experience and/or training in Deswik, or other mine design software package required.
  • High level analysis and problem-solving skills and ability to provide working solutions
  • Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Display a clear commitment to safety, health and responsible environmental management
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Job: Underground Mining Estimator – Hancon Mining

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https://hanconmining.com/positions.html

Location: Timmins
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 5/2

The Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Mining Estimator to join our project team. You will be responsible for developing accurate, first-principles cost estimates for mining operations and construction projects. You will analyze geological data, labour requirements, equipment and scheduling needs to ensure our projects are financially viable and competitively bid.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimation: Develop multi-discipline cost estimates (CapEx/OpEx) and construction schedules using first-principles calculations.
Bid Management: Review tender documents, perform quantity take-offs from drawings, and prepare detailed basis of estimate reports.
Planning: Establish site-specific criteria, including wage scales and person-hour productivity rates.
Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks in design documents and provide innovative solutions to construction and pricing issues.
Collaboration: Liaison with vendors for supplier quotes and work with project managers to monitor progress and issue cost reports.

Required Qualifications

Education: Degree or diploma in Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
Experience: 3–5+ years of estimating experience in mining, heavy civil, or underground construction.
Work Location: In person

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Closed Job: Junior Mine Engineer – EIT – Alpine Consulting & Mining Engineering, PLC

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Company Description

Alpine Consulting & Mining Engineering, PLC is a professional services firm specializing in mining engineering and consulting. Dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, Alpine supports mining operations across various sectors, providing expertise in planning, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance. With a focus on excellence and results-driven strategies, the company seeks to partner with clients to optimize mining processes and achieve project success. Joining Alpine means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, precision, and growth.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Junior Mine Engineer – EIT with significant project work located in North Idaho. The primary responsibilities include project engineering support, performing engineering analyses, and supporting active mining operations. The candidate will support on-going construction and development projects as a field engineer including developing scopes of work, defining critical tasks, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with senior engineers to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. The position also involves problem-solving and contributing to project efficiency and safety improvements.

Qualifications

  • Strong skills in Project Management and Mining Engineering
  • Understanding of Hard Rock and Hard Rock Mining processes and operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, or a related field
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or eligibility to obtain it
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience with relevant mining software is a plus
  • Commitment to safety standards and environmental regulations
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Closed Scholarship: Husky PAWS – Apply by April 3

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Dear STEM Students,

We want to share an exciting scholarship opportunity for Michigan Tech Pell-eligible students!  The S-STEM Husky PAWS (Pathways for Academic Wellness and Success) Scholarship Program awards one-year finishing scholarships for Pell students (Consult the Financial Aid Office, determined by the Federal Pell Grant program), majoring in the Colleges of Engineering and Computing, or in Physics/Applied Physics, who are completing their bachelor’s degrees or accelerated master’s degrees. This scholarship is awarded for one year, up to $15,000 for bachelor’s and $20,000 for master’s degree students. All applicants must reach senior standing (90+ credits) by the end of Spring 2026 and must have a plan filed with their academic advisor to graduate with their BS by December 2027. Accelerated MS students must also attain 90+ credits, but do not have a graduation timing restriction.

The Husky PAWS program has three goals:

  • To elevate each student’s assets, which include the unique and valuable skills, knowledge, and resiliency derived from their familial and community experiences.
  • To foster a sense of belonging.
  • To increase retention and graduation rates for STEM students who have demonstrated financial need.

These scholarships are made possible through funding from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, which seeks to support the recruitment, retention, and graduation of academically talented low-income students.  https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/prospective/husky-paws/  (NOTE: Apply for the Finishing Fellowship with the Google Form below; do not follow the embedded link on the webpage.)

To apply for an S-STEM Finishing Fellowship, complete this Google Form. This application is due April 3rd at 11:59 pm.  

In addition to the financial scholarship support, Husky PAWS includes professional development programming throughout the academic year to support students’ graduation and career success.

Please reach out to Dr. Adrienne Minerick at minerick@mtu.edu with any questions.

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