Paid and unpaid internships are often arranged between the Geography Department and local employers or government agencies. Students who participate in our internship program gain on-the-job experience which greatly enhances their post-graduation employment opportunities. Some internships develop into full-time paid positions upon graduation.
You may receive 1-6 hours undergraduate credit (GEO490) or graduate credit (GEO690) for internships. An internship with a single agency/business performing the same or similar duties can only count for 3 hours credit. A second internship with a second agency/business or with significantly new duties may count for an additional 3 hours credit. See Dr. James Leonard for more details.
Internship guidelines
Geography students have completed internships at a dizzying array of agencies and businesses, including:
- Aurora Colorado Water, Conservation Division
- Wayne County, WV Assessor’s Office
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN
- Steptoe-Johnson law firm, Charleston, WV (oil and gas property rights mapping)
- WV Governor’s Internship Program (various GIS-related positions)
- National Weather Service, Charleston, WV
- Chesapeake Energy, Charleston, WV
- WV Department of Highways, Huntington, WV
- Huntington, WV Planning and Zoning Department
- US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington, WV
- WOWK TV meteorology department, Huntington, WV
- Arctic Region Supercomputing Center, Fairbanks, AK
- WV Department of Environmental Protection, Charleston, WV
- Putnam County, WV Planning Department
- Charleston, WV Planning and Zoning Department
- WV State Historical Preservation Office, Charleston, WV
- WV Department of Highways, Charleston, WV
- Region III Planning, Huntington, WV
- KYOWVA Interstate Planning, Catlettsburg, KY
- WV Health Care Authority, Charleston, WV
- Rahall Transportation Institute, Huntington, WV
- FIVCO Area Development District, KY
Other options for internships could include:
- WV State Tax Department
- Huntington, WV Parks District
- Huntington, WV Public Works
- Beckley, WV Public Works
- WV State GIS Coordinator’s Office
- WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- WV Bureau for Public Health
- US Census Bureau, DC headquarters, check http://www.census.gov/hrd/www/jobs/student.html
- County assessor’s offices
- County 911 offices
Internships in GIScience
GIS Internships
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May 1, 2024 5:49pm
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Apr 30, 2024 7:13pm
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Apr 29, 2024 8:53pm
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Apr 26, 2024 6:44pm
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Apr 25, 2024 4:16pm
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Apr 25, 2024 4:14pm
Summer Student InternWork for Our Water Resources.Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a summer internship at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect w...
Apr 24, 2024 9:26pm
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Apr 24, 2024 4:57pm
Realty Specialist InternBureau of Land Management – Color Country District – Cedar City Field OfficeLength: Term of positions is 11 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wkLocation: Cedar City, UTLiving Allowance: $750.00/week ($600 Living Stipend; $150 Housing Allowance)AmeriCorps A...
Apr 24, 2024 4:21pm
Advanced Energy InternTRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Advanced Energy Interns for our Summer 2024 intern program out of our Oakland, CA Office. This is a paid position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2024 (flexible). This position has th...
Apr 24, 2024 12:59pm
Invasive Plant Species Monitoring SpecialistNorthwest Youth Corps – AmeriCorps Member (450 hours)Bureau of Land Management - Burns District OfficeHines, Oregon Position Title: Invasive Plant Species Treatment Monitoring Natural Resources SpecialistGrant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 2...
Apr 23, 2024 11:00pm
GIS Summer InternshipPosition Summary The Chugach National Forest GIS Team is seeking an enthusiastic candidate for a summer internship. This position will provide GIS data management support for the special uses program area of the Chugach National Forest. Duties will ...
Apr 23, 2024 6:25pm
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Apr 22, 2024 10:28pm
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Apr 22, 2024 4:38pm
Mechanical Engineering InternAbout UsGroundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to pow...
Apr 22, 2024 4:20pm
Civil Engineering Project InternAbout UsGroundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to pow...
Apr 22, 2024 4:18pm
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Apr 18, 2024 9:43pm
GIS InternSUMMARY:The GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Intern position will assist in the efforts of preparing GIS data for multiple projects that the company is embarking on. This includes, but is not limited to, the development of new railroad track char...
Apr 17, 2024 6:17pm
Civil/Environmental Engineering InternAbout UsGroundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to pow...
Feb 29, 2024 5:15pm
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Apr 9, 2024 8:56pm
Internship - BotanyProgram Dates: 06/03/2024 - 11/10/2024About us:The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, mar...
Apr 8, 2024 6:22pm
EPA Fellowship in Regional Global Change Research*Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline. Click here for information about the selection process.EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is available at the Environmental Prote...
Apr 2, 2024 8:25pm
Power Delivery Engineering InternTRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Power Delivery Engineering Interns for our Summer 2024 intern program working from home. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2024 (flexible). This posit...
Apr 2, 2024 2:25pm
Invasive Plant Control InternPosition Dates: 05/20/2024 - 09/08/2024Location: ANCHORAGE , AKAbout us: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and ...
Apr 2, 2024 7:00am
Invasive Plant Management InternPosition Dates: 05/06/2024 - 09/22/2024About us: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, ...
Apr 2, 2024 4:54am
Construction Management InternTRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Construction Management Interns for our Summer 2024 intern program in the Sacramento area. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2024 (flexible). This posi...
Mar 27, 2024 2:15pm
Civil Engineering InternTRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Civil Engineering Interns for our Summer 2024 intern program out of our Virginia Beach, VA Office. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2024 (flexible). T...
Mar 27, 2024 1:55pm
NRCS Connecticut Archaeologist Trainee (Tolland, CT) 2024 SummerUSDA Agricultural Research Service is currently recruiting for an Archaeologist Trainee at Connecticut | Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov) in Tolland, CT for Summer 2024. Assists with pre-field review and implementation of Phase I arc...
Mar 22, 2024 6:58pm
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Mar 21, 2024 2:11pm
Environmental Scientist InternWhat you'll be challenged to do:TranSystems is seeking an Environmental Scientist Intern to support our Midwest Area on a variety of planning and design projects. In addition to an environmental/science background, a candidate for this position shoul...
Mar 11, 2024 3:43pm
Engineering Summer HelpJob Description:ENGINEERING SUMMER HELPEngineering Technician, Assistant to the City Engineer and/or City Engineer FUNCTION OF JOBPerforms basic sub-professional engineering task to include surveying, Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafting, or Geograp...
Feb 29, 2024 10:19pm
GIS SpecialistSummary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to GIS projects alongside National Park Service staff in the Land Resources Division.About B...
Feb 28, 2024 9:56pm
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Feb 27, 2024 7:41pm
CRDIP Cultural Resources GIS Member - Fire Island National SeashoreAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and through the Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program, is seeking a Cultural Resources GIS Member to assist in the managem...
Feb 16, 2024 10:24pm
Summer InternshipsPort Houston is a cornerstone of the region’s growth and has people who deliver exceptional results. We have created a work environment that attracts talented, driven people ready to continue our long tradition of excellence. We hold ourselves acco...
Feb 12, 2024 5:57am
Engineering Summer InternsINTRODUCTIONCharlotte’s local government, with more than 7,000 employees and a $2.39 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.Charlotte Wa...
Feb 8, 2024 4:33pm
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Feb 8, 2024 12:14am
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Feb 7, 2024 9:38pm
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Feb 5, 2024 8:28pm
CRDIP Cultural Resources Member - Cuyahoga Valley National ParkCRDIP Cultural Resources Member - Cuyahoga Valley National ParkAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and through the Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program, is s...
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Jan 30, 2024 5:30pm
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Jan 30, 2024 2:47pm
Engineering Intern - Summer 2024Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to energy generation and transformation as well as water storage and conveyance projects, we design with the ...
Jan 26, 2024 9:05pm
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Jan 24, 2024 5:58pm
Environmental Justice Team Virtual/Remote InternshipEnvironmental JusticeThe Environmental Justice department focuses on advancing Seaside’s environmental initiatives through the inclusion of historically disinvested regions to share resources, information, and opportunities to increase community re...
Jan 24, 2024 5:55pm
Invasive Species Member – Detroit Lakes Wetland Management DistrictSummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking one Invasive Species Member to work alongside Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District Staff, interns...
Jan 24, 2024 5:15pm
Summer Biology Member - Ohio River Islands National Wildlife RefugeSummer Biology Member – Ohio River Islands National Wildlife RefugeSummary:American Conservation Experience (ACE), a non-profit conservation corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking ONE Summer Biology Member t...
Jan 22, 2024 5:05pm
Geology/Geophysics/Geosciences InternAECOM is seeking an enthusiastic Geology/Geophysics/Geosciences Intern to work as part of our team based in Germantown, Maryland as part of the broader Geotechnical and Geophysics Group.This role includes participation in a broad range of engineering...
Jan 11, 2024 8:27pm
Pollinator Science Members – Clarks River National Wildlife RefugeSummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking two pollinator science members to contribute to pollinator projects alongside FWS Staff. Major duties wi...
Dec 18, 2023 9:30pm
Environmental InternAbout UsGroundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to pow...
Dec 6, 2023 4:30pm
Invasive Species Strike TeamTitle: Invasive Species Strike Team (2 openings)Start/End Dates: February 19, 2024 – May 10, 2024 (anticipated dates)Stipend: $600 per week living stipend +Education Award.Term: 12 weeks, Full-Time (40 hours per week)Reports To: Matthew Wilc...
Nov 16, 2023 9:11pm
USDA-ARS Plant Genetic Resources Research Opportunity*Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit ...
Nov 10, 2023 12:25am
Civil Engineering InternAbout UsGroundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to pow...
Aug 17, 2023 2:40pm
Advanced Energy InternAbout UsGroundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to pow...
Aug 16, 2023 8:30pm
Electric Engineering Co-op StudentPosition includes assisting Electrical Distribution Engineer in daily activities including, but not limited to the following:Line Staking and overhead/underground primary line maintenance and extensions. GIS/mapping system updates. Substation mainten...
Jul 19, 2023 3:29pm