Comstock Emerging Leadership Odyssey Program Intern (Comstock, Pack Intern, Summer 2026)
SUMMER 2026
**This internship is hosted by Comstock Inc. and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS).
Students are highly encouraged to visit the Nevada Career Studio during our drop-in hours or use our Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review service BEFORE applying for these positions. Resumes and cover letters that do not meet NCS expectations will not be included in applicant packages to employers.
About Comstock Inc.:
Comstock Inc. is a Nevada based innovation company developing and commercializing technologies that help accelerate the adoption of decarbonizing industries. The company focuses on resource recovery, renewable fuels, and advanced materials, building solutions designed to operate at real industrial scale.
Its portfolio includes technologies that recover valuable materials from end of life products, such as solar panels, and renewable fuel innovations like Bioleum, which converts renewable biomass into low carbon fuels and chemicals. These efforts are part of a broader approach that treats waste streams and underutilized resources as inputs for new, productive systems.
Comstock’s work is grounded in systems thinking and a belief that the next generation of industry must align financial performance with environmental outcomes. Rather than viewing sustainability and profitability as tradeoffs, the company focuses on building business models where economic value creation and natural resource stewardship reinforce each other. This approach reflects an emerging paradigm in business where technological innovation, responsible resource use, and long term value creation operate together as part of a single system.
Internship Description:
Program Overview
The Odyssey Program is a 5-week paid summer leadership internship open to undergraduates from all fields of study. The program is degree-agnostic—the principles and practices taught are applicable to every pathway, whether personal, academic, or professional.
Participants strengthen skills in innovative thinking, problem-solving, management, and impact, while learning how businesses and industries operate from the inside. Students gain direct exposure to Comstock’s work in biofuels (Bioleum, Wisconsin), solar panel recycling, and sustainable mining (Nevada), blending classroom-style learning with real-world, project-based experience.
Benefits:
- Room and board provided during the program in Lake Tahoe.
- Travel to and from the program reimbursed.
- Paid internship.
- Access to transportation to explore the Tahoe and Northern Nevada region.
- Opportunities to connect with a broad network of leaders across Nevada in industry, government, and community organizations.
- Participation in program events, outdoor activities, and regional exploration including hikes and site visits.
- Exposure to real projects and operating businesses.
- Potential pathway to future employment opportunities with the company.
Program Topics and Outcomes
- Module 1: Emotional Intelligence & Human Leadership — “The Inner System”
- Module 2: The Decalogue — “Thinking as a System”
- Module 3: Systems & Constraints — “Seeing the Constraint”
- Module 4: Project Execution — “Flow, Focus, and Feedback”
- Module 5: Systems Leadership — “Designing Human Systems”
- Module 6: Transition to Practice — “From Learning to Application”
Outcomes:
- Leadership Development – Build systemic leadership, management, and decision-making skills relevant across all industries.
- Applied Industry Learning – Hands-on exposure to biofuels, mining, and renewable energy recycling.
- Capstone Achievement – Complete a measurable project outcome to demonstrate applied leadership and problem-solving.
- Career Pathways – Paid internship with opportunities to extend into continued internships or positions within Comstock.
- Resume & Portfolio Building – Graduate with a strengthened resume, professional network, and tools for success in any career or discipline.
Logistics & Timeline
- Pre-Approval (March): Recruitment, application review, and selection
- Pre-Arrival (April–May): Onboarding, welcome packet, syllabus, HR paperwork, reading assignments
- Arrival & Orientation (June): Orientation and team-building activities in Nevada
- Program Delivery (June–July): 5-week, full-time internship with leadership modules, cross-company immersion, and field experiences
- Capstone & Conclusion (July): Final project presentations, feedback, and networking
- Post-Program Engagement: Access to alumni network, mentorship, and extended paid internships within Comstock
Why Odyssey?
- Applicable to all degrees and disciplines – leadership and systemic thinking skills that travel with you
- Paid, real-world experience in clean energy, sustainable mining, and recycling industries
- Builds resume-ready achievements and networks with industry leaders
- A pathway to continued internships and future opportunities within Comstock’s system
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Complete a minimum of 150 hours of work as an intern (30 hours per week, 5 weeks minimum)
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to participate in all scheduled sessions, meetings, and project activities.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with program staff, teammates, and partner organizations, including timely responses and updates.
- Respect and properly use all company and university facilities, equipment, and materials, maintaining a professional and responsible presence at all times.
Goals and Expectations of the Intern:
The internship is designed to give participants direct exposure to how complex systems operate in real organizations. Interns are expected to approach the program with curiosity, professionalism, and a willingness to engage deeply with both the technical and human dimensions of the work.
- Active engagement in learning. Interns are expected to participate fully in program modules, discussions, and project work. The program relies on dialogue, questioning assumptions, and applying structured thinking tools, so thoughtful participation is important.
- Application of systems thinking. Participants are expected to practice using the frameworks introduced in the program, including constraint analysis, cause and effect logic, and structured problem solving. The goal is not simply to understand the tools, but to apply them to real situations.
- Professional conduct. Interns represent the program and its partner organizations. Professional communication, reliability, respect for colleagues, and responsible use of information are expected throughout the program.
- Contribution to project work. Each intern will participate in project activities connected to real organizational challenges. Interns are expected to contribute ideas, analysis, and effort toward advancing project outcomes.
- Openness to feedback and reflection. Learning in complex environments requires reflection and adjustment. Interns are expected to seek feedback, reflect on their experiences, and incorporate lessons into their work.
- Ownership of the experience. The program provides tools, mentorship, and exposure, but the depth of learning depends on the participant’s initiative. Interns are encouraged to ask questions, explore connections across disciplines, and take responsibility for their own development.
By the end of the program, interns should have a stronger understanding of how systems operate in practice, greater confidence in structured decision making, and experience applying leadership and analytical tools in real world contexts.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate at the University of Nevada, Reno after the Spring ‘26 semester
- Spring ‘26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for Nevada Career Studio Sponsored Internships
Preferred Qualifications:
- GPA 3.6 or higher
- Honors College Participation
- Extracurricular leadership activities
Desired Schedule for Intern:
June 8, 2026 – July 10, 2026 with the option to extend work until August 14, 2026
Nevada Career Studio Sponsored Internships require interns to complete a minimum of 150 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.