Internship Opportunities
A listing of internship sites, career opportunities, and job search engines
in the many fields of Geography
For additional information regarding the Geography Department's Internship Program, the minimum qualifications, and associated requirements, please contact:
Dr. Fritz C. Kessler, Internship Director
Associate Professor
230 Gunter Hall
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD 21532
Office Phone: (301) 687-4266
Departmental Phone: (301) 687-4369
Departmental Fax: (301) 687-4495
E-mail: fkessler@frostburg.edu
Information on Careers in the Mapping Sciences
A site discussing careers in Geography, what it takes to be a geographer and what you can do with a geography degree from the American Association of Geographers
A site describing various careers in the mapping sciences from the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping
A site from the Imaging and Geospatial Information Society (American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) listing career opportunities in remote sensing and geographic information science.
A site discussing a variety of careers in the geo-sciences from GeoTimes
National and State Level Internship & Job Opportunities
Many of the organizations listed below have specific requirements and early deadlines for summer internship opportunities.
You are encouraged to examine these web pages to make sure you understand the requirements and can meet the deadlines.
Association of American Geographers:
occasionally hires interns to help with web site production, publicity, and
geographic education. Located in downtown Washington DC
Bureau of Land Management: has opportunities in wildlife management experiences mostly in western states
Central Intelligence Agency: a very demanding internship opportunity. Opportunities for many aspects of geography. Apply early as the security clearance takes several months.
Environmental Careers Organization: a search
engine for placement in various federal government offices (USGS, EPA, NOAA,
etc.) often in the Washington DC metro area
Environmental Protection Agency: competitive scholarships and fellowships for students
Student Conservation Association: paid
jobs at national parks and monuments, often with fieldwork, many offer/require
GIS experience, and travel opportunities
U.S. Government Student Jobs: national
government database for students to log on, create a resume, and search by
state and city region - many government agencies fill internship positions
through this database
U.S. Geological Survey: student
jobs and internships across the U.S. with many opportunities in geography and
earth science.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources: A listing of opportunities for internships in Maryland -- mostly in the Chesapeake Bay area.
National Geographic Society: talk to your advisor for an application packet, deadline is in the Fall for the following year
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration: an extensive listing of internship opportunities for students interested in coastal management practices
National Science Foundation Research Experiences: search for summer research opportunities in universities across the U.S.- a great opportunity if you're considering graduate school
National Security Agency: Offers many opportunities in the computer science, mathematics, and statistical realm
National Weather Service: Opportunities to explore and learn about the weather
National Wildlife Federation:
focuses on endangered species, land stewardship, and water resources
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education: geared toward undergraduate students in the sciences with practical experience in "doing" science - many opportunities for field work
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center: aimed toward those students interested in wildlife and natural resource science, providing the information needed to better manage the nation's environmental resources
Smithsonian Opportunities for
Research and Study: competitive opportunities in Washington DC's many
museums for students - some limited applications to geography
U.S. Census Bureau: Has numerous opportunities for geographers, cartographers, and GIS specialists
U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers: Some opportunities for undergraduates to apply for
positions in the physical sciences
U.S. Forest Service: Opportunities for those who enjoy the outdoors and of course the woods
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Several good opportunities for geography, earth science, and EVAP majors
U.S. Housing and
Urban Development: for urban/regional planning, geography, and other social
sciences
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection: for students interested in working in West Virginia's environment
Regional Internship Center of Southwest Pennsylvania: for students interested in applying for positions located in southwest Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Technology Center: another site for internships specifically focusing on technology in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Sites listing various jobs relating to the field of Geography
· The following sites list current jobs in the field of geography.
· Some sites list daily job postings.
· In some cases, internship opportunities will be posted at the sites as well.
· Most sites have a similar format where you can post resumes, view job ads, get resume help, etc.
· Most sites cover GIS related topics such as Remote Sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Photogrammetry, Cartography, and of course GIS.
· Many sites also post jobs that utilize one or more of the mapping sciences such as mining, geoscience, environmental science, agriculture, forestry, ecology, meteorology, oceanography, hydrology, soil, and so forth.
· Most sites require that to post a resume you must register with the organization hosting the website, but usually, application is instant and free.)
GeoSearch
GIS Monitor
GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
Earthworks-Jobs
GIS Jobs.com
GIS Careers
updated 11/08