Internship/Job Opportunities


Internships and Job Opportunities Information

Cartographer and Photogrammetrist Career Video

Where can I go with a geography degree?

See what the American Association of Geographers (AAG) have to say on Careers in GeographyFor 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!

Jobs in Geography and Urban and Regional Planning video


Current Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

10-Week NASA Job Opportunity

10-Week NASA Job Opportunity

10-week research projects in interdisciplinary teams of 4-5 people. They work closely with DEVELOP science advisors and mentors to apply Earth observations to address real-world problems.

Feb 12, 2025

Fishbeck - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Intern

Fishbeck - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Intern

Internship opportunity at Fishbeck located here in Grand Rapids!

Feb 7, 2025

Michigan DNR Summer Job Opportunities

Michigan DNR Summer Job Opportunities

Multiple summer job opportunities available with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Jan 31, 2025

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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

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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:
  1. Tailor your resume to the qualifications in the position description.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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