What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Intern - Communications position at Pantex Plant?
Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Student Intern - Communications
Organization: Pantex Mission Communications (51429931)
What You'll Do
An internship at Pantex is unlike anywhere else. Close the gap between knowledge and experience with focused training, real-world experience, and exceptional mentors. At Pantex, you will engage in meaningful and unique work contributing to the nation’s global nuclear security mission.
Top reasons you want to intern with our team in Summer 2026:
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level, and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered, on an exception basis, to come across laterally based on the applicant's education and experience, and the scope of work being performed in the role.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Job Title: Student Intern - Communications
Organization: Pantex Mission Communications (51429931)
What You'll Do
An internship at Pantex is unlike anywhere else. Close the gap between knowledge and experience with focused training, real-world experience, and exceptional mentors. At Pantex, you will engage in meaningful and unique work contributing to the nation’s global nuclear security mission.
Top reasons you want to intern with our team in Summer 2026:
- Play an active role in contributing to global security
- Learn essential skills from professional and helpful mentors
- Work in a team environment on unique and meaningful projects relevant to your field of study
- 12-week paid internship at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including a stipend and inbound and outbound travel to the plant for relocating interns, as applicable
- Be paired with a technical staff member and a mentor
- Engage in professional development workshops and social activities
- At the end of the internship, present on your summer project at the Intern Expo to executive leadership and fellow Pantexans
- Program Dates: Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 – Thursday, August 13th, 2026
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
- To be considered for this Communications Intern position, you must be working toward or have completed a degree in a Communications related field (Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, English or Media).
- Students who have graduated are eligible up to two years post-graduation. In addition, you must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college, have an overall GPA (grade point average) of 2.8/4.0 or above, and be a United States Citizen.
- A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript. Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level, and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered, on an exception basis, to come across laterally based on the applicant's education and experience, and the scope of work being performed in the role.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
