Students in the College of Science and Mathematics have a variety of opportunities for jobs on and off campus that provide experiences to build resumes and demonstrate their classroom knowledge and skills as well as to begin building their professional network. This page will be regularly updated with listing for currently available on campus and off campus positions for Tarleton STEM students.

Employment Opportunities with College Partners
Lifecycle Biotechnologies* Chemistry Internship
* Microbiology Internship
Texas InstrumentsSee postings in Handshake for
Specific opportunities
Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ)		Mickey Leland Environmental
Internship Program
Feb 28, 2023 Application Deadline
US Army Corps of EngineersSummer Park Ranger Positions
Feb 1, 2023 Application Deadline

Natural Resource Specialist @ Hords Creek Lake
Feb 9, 2023 Application Deadline

Current Job Listings

  • Paid Summer Ministry Position – Community Service Coordinator at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Do you want to spend your summer doing meaningful work and making an impact on the lives of others? Apply to be a YouthWorks  Summer Staff!For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Position – Work Projects Coordinator at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Do you want to spend your summer doing meaningful work and making an impact on the lives of others? Apply to be a YouthWorks  Summer Staff!For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Position – Site Director at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Do you want to spend your summer doing meaningful work and making an impact on the lives of others? Apply to be a YouthWorks  Summer Staff!For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Internship at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Are you needing an internship credit this summer AND wanting to do something meaningful in Christian ministry?   We know that for many college and grad students sometimes there can feel like a tension between wanting to use the summer to prepare them for their future career or serving on Christ-centered mission […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Position at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Do you want to spend your summer doing meaningful work and making an impact on the lives of others? Apply to be a YouthWorks  Summer Staff!For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian young adults like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Position – Community Service Coordinator at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Do you want to spend your summer doing meaningful work and making an impact on the lives of others? Apply to be a YouthWorks  Summer Staff!For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Position – Work Projects Coordinator at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Do you want to spend your summer doing meaningful work and making an impact on the lives of others? Apply to be a YouthWorks  Summer Staff!For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Position – Site Director at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Do you want to spend your summer doing meaningful work and making an impact on the lives of others? Apply to be a YouthWorks  Summer Staff!For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Internship at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Are you needing an internship credit this summer AND wanting to do something meaningful in Christian ministry?   We know that for many college and grad students sometimes there can feel like a tension between wanting to use the summer to prepare them for their future career or serving on Christ-centered mission […]
  • Paid Summer Ministry Position at YouthWorks
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/01/2025 Do you want to spend your summer doing meaningful work and making an impact on the lives of others? Apply to be a YouthWorks  Summer Staff!For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian young adults like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • 2025 PhD Software Engineer Intern (Mobility Matching), United States at Uber
    Employer: Uber Expires: 02/27/2025 We’re looking for PhD candidates in the machine learning and optimization domain to intern on our Mobility Matching team during summer 2024 (12 weeks). You will be embedded in an engineering team and work closely with other specialists, data scientists, and product managers. As a PhD intern, you will work on […]
  • 2025 PhD Software Engineer Intern (Capacity & Efficiency Engineering), United States at Uber
    Employer: Uber Expires: 02/27/2025 We’re looking for PhD candidates to intern on the Capacity & Efficiency Engineering team, a part of the Platform Engineering team, during summer 2025 (12 weeks). As a PhD Software Engineering Intern, you will help define a comprehensive vision and build core products across a variety of focus areas such as: […]
  • Analytics Development Program – 2025 AARC Modeler at Discover Financial Services
    Employer: Discover Financial Services Expires: 02/25/2025 At Discover, you will never stop learning. We are looking for people driven by purpose, who want to help us change the game in financial services. We were founded in 1986, and now have over 16,000 employees. Together we are dedicated to helping people spend smarter, manage debt better […]
  • Epidemiologist II – Healthcare Associated Infections/Antibiotic Resistance at Fairfax County Government
    Employer: Fairfax County Government Expires: 03/01/2025 The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable […]
  • Beach Water Monitoring Assistant at County of Marin
    Employer: County of Marin Expires: 02/25/2025 At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human […]
  • Secondary Science Teacher- Papillion La Vista South High School at Papillion La Vista Community Schools
    Employer: Papillion La Vista Community Schools Expires: 02/24/2025 Secondary Science Teacher – Papillion La Vista South High SchoolDescription: Responsibilities include helping students develop skills to perform scientific investigation, critical thinking and effective problem-solving.  The specific assignment associated with this position will depend upon the strengths and experiences of the candidate and the needs of the building.Qualifications: Nebraska Department […]
  • Nongame Biological Aide JOB ID 46336 at State of New Hampshire
    Employer: State of New Hampshire – Division of Personnel Expires: 02/28/2025                                            NONGAME BIOLOGICAL AIDE (Job ID: 46336) State of New Hampshire Job PostingNH Fish and Game DepartmentWildlife Division/Nongame Unit11 Hazen Drive, Concord NH 03301  Nongame Biological […]
  • Pine Barrens Butterfly Biological Aide JOB ID 46321 at State of New Hampshire
    Employer: State of New Hampshire – Division of Personnel Expires: 02/28/2025                        PINE BARRENS BUTTERFLY BIOLOGICAL AIDE (Job ID: 46321) State of New Hampshire Job PostingNH Fish and GameWildlife Division/Nongame Unit11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301  Pine Barrens Butterfly Biological AidePosition #SNL2544 – Full Time less than 6 […]
  • Biological Aide – Piping Plover and Upland Sandpiper JOB ID 46277 at State of New Hampshire
    Employer: State of New Hampshire – Division of Personnel Expires: 02/28/2025             PIPING PLOVER & UPLAND SANDPIPER BIOLOGICAL AIDE (Job ID: 46277)  State of New Hampshire Job PostingNH Fish and Game DepartmentWildlife Division/Nongame Program11 Hazen Drive, Concord NH 03301 Biological Aide – Piping Plover and Upland SandpiperPosition #SNL2543 – Full Time Seasonal less […]
  • Biological Aide (BEAR PROJECT) JOB ID 46080 at State of New Hampshire
    Employer: State of New Hampshire – Division of Personnel Expires: 02/28/2025                                 BIOLOGICAL AIDE – BEAR PROJECT (Job ID: 46080)  State of New Hampshire Job PostingNH Fish and Game DepartmentWildlife Division11 Hazen Drive, Concord NH 03301  BIOLOGICAL AIDEPosition #SNL3020SEASONAL MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER Starting […]
  • MKE Walks Ambassadors (@ Wisconsin Bike Fed) at Jobs That Help
    Employer: Jobs That Help Expires: 02/25/2025 MKE Walks Ambassadors at Wisconsin Bike Fed in Milwaukee, WI – shared by Jobs That Help as a third partyJob Type Details: MilWALKee Walks is seeking multiple part-time Ambassadors.Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! MilWALKee Walks is seeking multiple part-time Ambassadors. This is a great opportunity for highly motivated and passionate individuals who […]
  • Senior Transportation Planner (JC-466190) at Caltrans HQ
    Employer: Caltrans HQ Expires: 02/26/2025 Senior Housing Policy Coordinator CalSTASenior Transportation Planner Job Control: JC-466190Classification: Senior Transportation PlannerAnnual Salary: $101,100.00 – $125,628.00Apply by: 2/25/2025All applications must be submitted through the link external link on Calcareers. "At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. […]
  • Environmental Health & Safety Officer at Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
    Employer: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Expires: 02/24/2025 This position is located in the State Environmental Laboratory Services Division – Accreditation & Quality Assurance Section in Oklahoma City. All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorships for those […]
  • Humana Healthcare Research Internship – Spring 2025 at Humana
    Employer: Humana Expires: 02/24/2025 Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The HHR Spring Internship is a 12-to-16-week immersive, professional research learning experience for students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in quantitative healthcare research. This intern position is tailored to support pharmacy-oriented health outcomes research. The intern […]
  • Budget Analyst at University of Illinois Chicago – Department of Medicine
    Employer: University of Illinois Chicago – Department of Medicine Expires: 02/27/2025 Budget Analyst – DOM, College of Medicine Hiring Department: DOM AdministrationLocation:  Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1030642FTE: 1Work Schedule: Monday – FridayShift: Days# of Positions: 1Workplace Type:  Hybrid  Posting Close Date: February 27, 2025Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000.00 – 70,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC […]

On Campus Employment Opportunities

On campus employment for COSM students provide a variety opportunities for students to begin building their professional resumes and working on their studies during the academic year, as well as during the summer. Examples of some of the opportunities include:

  • a tutor in one of the achievement centers
  • a teaching assistant for one of the many teaching labs in biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, and others
  • a grader assisting our outstanding faculty members
  • a research assistant in a faculty research lab
  • a storeroom assistant in either the chemistry or biology storeroom
  • an office assistant in College or one of the department offices

Off Campus Employment Opportunities

In the discipline employment opportunities for COSM students are typically pursued as summer jobs and internships. Often times, the opportunities can exist back at the students home area or in a variety of locations across the state or nation. Internships in most STEM disciplines are paid experiences where students work alongside the professionals within the company in a variety of projects. These experiences strengthen the student’s resumes while providing real-world experiences to apply the classroom knowledge learned in our COSM classrooms and laboratories. In many instances, the internships lead to job offers for the students after graduate with the internship host company.

Handshake – the student employment portal 

The Handshake employment system offers many features such as personalized job recommendations and a user-friendly interface. This is the main tool for employers to recruit Tarleton students for employment in their company. Additionally, it is used as the main portal for on campus offices, faculty, etc to post available positions for on campus employment opportunities.

For more information Handshake and to create your account, please visit the appropriate link below.