Internship/Job Opportunities

Internships and Job Opportunities Information

Where can I go with a geography degree?

See what the American Association of Geographers (AAG) have to say on Careers in Geography. For more information contact, [email protected].

For information on what an internship is, where you can find one and how to receive credit for it, please check out the GVSU Career Center .

Jobs in Geography and Urban and Regional Planning

Check out this YouTube video created by one of Geography and Sustainable Planning Department's professor, Jeroen Wagendorp. This video highlights careers Geography majors can have once graduated!

Job Opportunities

Planning & Zoning Intern for the City of Hudsonville

This intern will undertake a diverse range of administrative support responsibilities at City Hall, specifically within the Planning and Zoning department and City Managers office. The Planning and Zoning department oversees code enforcement, development

Apr 1, 2026

GIS/Equalization (Summer) Intern

The Charlevoix County Equalization Department is looking for a full-time or part-time summer intern to work under the supervision of the Equalization Director. We are flexible with scheduling, including start and end dates of internship, as well as number

Mar 16, 2026

EarthRISE Developers Academy

EarthRISE Developers Academy builds the next generation of science and technology leaders through an immersive, experiential model applying NASA Earth observations to real-world challenges.

Feb 23, 2026

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Ongoing Opportunities

Listed below are some organizations that have ongoing internship opportunities for Geography majors:

Internship Opportunities

NGA’s summer 2025 college internship

College student internship requirements

To participate, you must be:

A U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age at time of application.
Currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.
Enrolled in an associate, bachelor's, graduate or post-graduate degree program with coursework related to NGA's mission.
Able to obtain and retain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Able to pass a mandatory pre-employment drug screening.
Able to pass a mandatory counterintelligence polygraph.
Willing to commit to at least 10 consecutive weeks of work during the summer break.

Tips when applying:

Tailor your resume to the qualifications in the position description.
Fill out the application. There is no place to attach a resume, but you will fill out the fields in the application based on your resume information. Your application should include your objective, prior and current education (include if you are enrolled in an accredited college or university), current GPA, work experience, relevant skills, awards, achievements and languages.
Applications submitted that meet the qualifications will be referred to a hiring manager for consideration of selection.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2025 Summer College Internship Application: Apply here!

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