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
Land Acquisition Internship
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Nov 1, 2024 8:47pm
Buffers Assessment Individual Placement with Friends of the Rappahannock
Title: Buffers Assessment Individual Placement with Friends of the Rappahannock Location: Culpeper, VA Positions Available: 2 Internships Position Dates: May 19th – October 3rd (20 week term) Pay Rate: $906/week ($600/stipend + $306/additi...
Feb 4, 2025 5:15pm
Civil Engineering Intern
About UsGroundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. From pi...
Apr 8, 2025 1:53pm
Individual Placement-Alaska Regional National Park Invasive Plant Management
Position Summary This position is based out of Anchorage, Alaska. You will travel to national parks across Alaska assisting biologists and natural resource managers with inventory, monitoring, and control of invasive terrestrial plants. This positio...
Apr 17, 2025 9:30pm
USFWS LiDAR Monitoring Technician Intern - Region 2
Position Title: LiDAR Monitoring Technician Intern (Region 2) – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements – East Site Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service4400 Masthead St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109Terms of Se...
Mar 20, 2025 8:42am
USFWS LiDAR Monitoring Technician Intern Lead - Region 2
Position Title: LiDAR Monitoring Technician Intern (Region 2 Crew Lead) – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements – East Site Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service4400 Masthead St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109T...
Mar 20, 2025 8:33am
Archeology Participant
Conservation Begins Here Archeology Participant Position Summary This position is located on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland (ARP), a unit of the U.S. Forest Service. The successful candidate will perform c...
Apr 17, 2025 5:33pm
Planning Intern
The City of Mason City is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Intern to support the Development Services Department during the summer of 2025. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates in Urban Plan...
Apr 8, 2025 8:32pm
Hydrology and Ecosystems Team Member
SummaryThe American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, is seeking two (2) Hydrology and Ecosystems Team Members to contribute to the management of limited water resources throug...
Apr 10, 2025 3:50pm
Wildlife Biology Support and Invasive Species Member
Wildlife Biology Support and Invasive Species Member – Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife RefugeSummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is ...
Nov 13, 2024 3:23pm
Recreation and Outreach Member
Recreation and Outreach MemberSummary The American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is seeking one (1) Recreation and Outreach Member to contribute to environment...
Apr 30, 2025 4:09pm
Transportation Planning Intern
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Eu...
Nov 15, 2024 8:40pm
Environmental Intern
TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Environmental Interns for our Summer 2025 intern program out of our Scott Depot, WV Office. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2025 (flexible). This pos...
Apr 8, 2025 1:58pm
USDA-FS Economic Analysis and Modeling on Hardwood Management and Novel Markets for Biochar
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.USDA Forest Service Office/Lab and Location: A fellowship opportunity is available with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) within the Forest Service Southern Research Sta...
Mar 28, 2025 7:17pm
Field Leader Noxious Weed Management
Position Summary This position is based out of Boulder Colorado and will be leading a small crew of 1 to 2 individuals in Noxious Weed treatments on Forest Service land within the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts. Treatment activities includ...
Apr 9, 2025 9:08pm
Wildlife Conservation Internship
Wildlife Conservation Internship Participation in head-start efforts associated with rearing Eastern hellbenders in human care. Participation in the care and rehabilitation of ill and injured migratory birds.Participation in the care of zoo pollina...
Nov 23, 2024 9:55pm
Land and Right-of-Way Intern
TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Land and Right-of-Way Interns for our Summer 2025 intern program. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2025 (flexible). This position has the potential to...
Apr 21, 2025 9:31pm
Renewables Delivery Intern
About Us Groundbreaker. 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 p...
Apr 23, 2025 2:24pm
Building Sciences & Industrial Hygiene Intern
About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. Fro...
Apr 23, 2025 2:44pm
Environmental Intern
About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. Fro...
Apr 23, 2025 2:21pm
Vegetation Management Intern
About Us Groundbreaker. 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 p...
Apr 23, 2025 2:03pm
Software Engineer Intern
About Us Groundbreaker. 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 p...
Apr 23, 2025 1:55pm
Power Delivery Engineering Intern
Job DescriptionAbout Us Groundbreaker. 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...
Apr 23, 2025 2:42pm
Power Delivery Engineering Intern
About Us Groundbreaker. 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 p...
Apr 23, 2025 2:26pm
Renewables Delivery Intern
About Us Groundbreaker. 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 p...
Apr 23, 2025 2:16pm
Paid Archaeology Internships
Cultural Resource Analysts (CRA) is seeking graduate and undergraduate students interested in a career in archaeology for paid internship positions within our Hurricane, WV office. Employment Type: Temporary internship with the potential to lead to ...
Sep 5, 2024 3:11pm
2025 Arboriculture, Conservation and Landscape Summer Internship
2025 Arboriculture, Conservation and Landscape Internship POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF) is a 501(c)3 private operating foundation based on a 700-acre estate in Upperville, Virginia with a mission to perpetuate and...
Mar 27, 2025 7:59pm
HHS 2025 Water/Wastewater Engineering and Construction Internship
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.HHS Office and Location: HHS Office and Location: Multiple internship opportunities are available with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Indian Health Service (IHS), located in...
Feb 13, 2025 9:41pm
Planning & Land Use Intern
The New York City Council, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a Summer Intern to work in its Planning & Land Use Division. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform research, writing, and data analysis on a variety of projects related to land use plann...
Apr 10, 2025 1:23pm
Pollinator Science Members – Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Pollinator Science Members – Wheeler 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 contrib...
Dec 19, 2024 12:43am
Event Planning Intern
Texas Geographic Information Office (TxGIO)Design, Innovation, & Marketing (DIM) DepartmentInternship for 2025, February-November (10 months) Application deadline: Open until filledLocation: Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Austin, Texas Time...
Dec 20, 2024 10:02pm
Transportation Co-Op - Statewide
Qualifications:Must be working on a BS in Engineering, Administrative Program, Information Technology, Environmental Program, or a two-to-four-year BS in Engineering. Must complete 30 credit hours (or equivalent) when finishing freshman yearMust be ...
Sep 6, 2024 7:10pm
Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2025
We currently seeking a Summer 2025 Transportation Planning Intern for the Transportation-Infrastructure Business Unit. This intern will be based in our Austin, TX office. The Transportation Planning Intern will be mentored by and support mid-level...
Jan 7, 2025 4:18pm
Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2025
We currently seeking a Summer 2025 Transportation Planning Intern for the Transportation-Infrastructure Business Unit. This intern will be based in our San Antonio, TX office. The Transportation Planning Intern will be mentored by and support mid-...
Jan 7, 2025 4:19pm
Water Resources Steward - AmeriCorps
Position Title: Water Resources Steward - AmeriCorpsConservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements- BIA WaterCorps ProgramSite Location: Remote work will be considered for applicants in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, with th...
Jan 16, 2025 4:07pm
Biological Support Member – Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuges
SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking one Biological Support Member to contribute to work alongside Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildli...
Jan 16, 2025 7:54pm
Refuge Support Member - Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 1 member to contribute to invasive species removal and upland restoration alongside Browns Park NWR Staf...
Jan 16, 2025 4:41pm
Biological Support Member – Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District
SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking one Biological Support Member to work alongside Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District Staff, inter...
Jan 16, 2025 7:56pm
Resource Management Steward - AmeriCorps
Position Title: Resource Management Steward - AmeriCorpsConservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements- BIA WaterCorps ProgramSite Location: Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge - 1611 NM HWY 161; Watrous, NM 87753 Application Timeline: ...
Jan 16, 2025 4:16pm
Internship-Invasive Plant Managment Intern-PO-00800775
Position Summary You will travel to national parks across Alaska assisting biologists and natural resource managers with identification of native plants and collection of their seeds to be used for revegetation projects. This position is focused on ...
Jan 17, 2025 11:15pm
Intern: Environmental Planner and Field Scientist - Summer 2025
What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure proj...
Jan 22, 2025 7:04pm
New Grad Planner I - Summer 2025
What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure proj...
Jan 22, 2025 4:31pm
Environmental Planning Intern - Summer 2025
What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure proj...
Jan 23, 2025 3:05pm
NASA Satellite Data & ArcGIS Internship
NASA Satellite Data & ArcGIS Internship: Net Ecosystem Exchange (MODIS + VPRM) and Net Carbon Exchange (OCO-2)Location: RemotePosition Type: Research Project Assistant, Short TermExperience Level: Advanced (Expertise in ArcGIS Required)OverviewThis i...
Jan 29, 2025 6:08pm
Transportation Planning Intern
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Eu...
Nov 15, 2024 9:01pm
HHS 2025 Water/Wastewater Engineering and Construction Internship
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.HHS Office and Location: HHS Office and Location: Multiple internship opportunities are available with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Indian Health Service (IHS), located in...
Apr 10, 2025 8:43pm
Internship-Lake Clark National Park Plant Management Placement
Position Summary Work in Lake Clark National Park out of Port Alsworth, AK assisting biologists and natural resource managers with inventory, monitoring, and control of invasive terrestrial plants. This position is focused on working to stop the spr...
Feb 4, 2025 7:26pm
Internship- Kenai Fjords NP Invasive Plant Management Intern
Position Summary Work in Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward, AK assisting biologists and natural resource managers with inventory, monitoring, and control of invasive terrestrial plants. This position is focused on working to stop the spread of in...
Feb 7, 2025 12:33am
Kosovo National Park: Professional, Academic, and Cultural Experience included!
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 21, 2025 2:45pm
GIS Student Intern
Work for Our Water Resources. Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water re...
Feb 7, 2025 8:53pm
Kofa Biological Technician
Kofa Biological Technician - AmeriCorps (1 opening) Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps Site Location: Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (9300 E. 28th St, Yuma, AZ 85365) Term of Service:Start Date: 6/2/2025 (anticipated)End D...
Feb 26, 2025 9:23pm
Engineering: Professional, Academic, and Cultural Experience included!
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
Associate Distribution Operator / Distribution Operator
Associate Distribution Operator (DESC) / Distribution Operator (DESC)Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company t...
Mar 4, 2025 8:38pm
AmeriCorps Field Specialist
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural h...
Mar 21, 2025 3:36pm
GIS Mapping Research Intern (Public Health)
Position Title: GIS Mapping Research InternType: Part-time Academic Credit Internship (10-20 hours per week)Division: Public Health ResearchReports to: Research DirectorLocation: RemoteApplication Link: Apply here“This position can qualify for scho...
Mar 31, 2025 2:49am
Civil Engineering Student Internship
Bohannan Huston is currently seeking a student intern to join our Engineering Team in our Las Cruces, NM office. This position is for the summer, with the possibility of continuing into the school year.As a student intern supporting our Engineering T...
Feb 6, 2025 12:57am