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.
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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COLLEGE CO-OP WASTEWATER COLLECTION (STORMWATER CONTROL/SEWER BACKUP RESPONSE)
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2026 Capital Markets Summer Intern - Leveraged Finance
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Feb 21, 2025 2:45pm
GIS Student Intern
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Feb 7, 2025 8:53pm
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Feb 26, 2025 9:23pm
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Join Isla for a truly immersive and “all inclusive” international experience! Our team pairs you with a local NGO in your field of interest, supports you every step of the way, secures housing, insurance, etc., connects you with professional, soc...
Feb 27, 2025 5:57pm
Climate Resiliency Fellow
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May 29, 2025 3:56pm
Associate Distribution Operator / Distribution Operator
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Mar 4, 2025 8:38pm
USDA-FS Fellow: Ecosystem Vulnerability for the Eastern Region
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Aug 5, 2025 6:21pm
Geospatial AI Intern
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Geospatial AI Intern - Fall 2025 to join our team for a hands-on, project-based internship supporting AI and machine learning development within a geospatial environment in the Huntsville, AL office. Th...
Aug 1, 2025 8:34pm
Aviation Planning Intern
Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world.Serving airports and other aviatio...
Jun 20, 2025 3:34pm
GIS Individual Placement with Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Title: GIS Individual Placement with Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Location: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Headquarters: 142 West Potomac Street, Williamsport, Maryland. Position Dates: Nov. 3, 2025, to April 24, 2026...
Jun 30, 2025 6:57pm
COLLEGE CO-OP MSD/WASTEWATER COLLECTION (ASSET MANAGEMENT))
MSD WASTEWATER COLLECTION - ASSET MANAGEMENT Mission: To establish a partnership with colleges and universities, exposing as many students as possible to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and to help them become experienced profes...
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Environmental Planning Intern
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must apply through our recruiting system. Click on the external link to submit your application, including both a cover letter and your resume. Applications submitted outside of the system will not...
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2025-2026 Infrastructure Resilience Scholar Program
OrganizationU.S. Department of Defense (DOD)Reference CodeNPS-2025-0004How to ApplyAll applications MUST be submitted on Zintellect.comDescriptionThe Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Center for Infrastructure Defense (CID) leads research that support...
Aug 5, 2025 4:50pm