Gain valuable work experience, apply your classroom knowledge to real-world situations, build your professional network and earn college credit (and maybe even a paycheck). That’s the value of an internship. The School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning encourages students to seek out and participate in internships.
Finding an internship requires preparation and commitment, so if you'd like to do an internship, plan to begin your search about two to four months before you hope to be an intern. Many students arrange internships independently by contacting organizations where they have an interest in interning. You can also get started by reviewing the list of current geography, GIS, and urban planning internships below. Also read more about finding an internship and earning credit for an internship.
If you’re not ready for an internship but you would like to gain experience and build up your resume, then consider utilizing volunteering as work experience.
Do you want to earn academic credit for an internship? Read the Internship Credit Application page for more information. Experimental learning opportunities that are shared on this website and/or in SGSUP affliated newsletters are not automatically approved for enrollment into the SGSUP internship course due to the internship course has its own enrollment requirements and deadlines.
Are you looking for employment opportunites? Check out the SGSUP Employment Opportunites for weekly updates of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and/or temporary employment opportunities!
Out-of-State Students: Many of the opportunities posted on this page are related to Arizona. However, out-of-state students are encouraged to utilize this page as a guide for searching relatable titles and companies in their local area. Create your ASU Handshake profile to find opportunities near you!
Upcoming SGSUP Career Events
Career Navigator: Presentations & Career Fair – Tuesday, October 25 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Memorial Union (MU) Tempe campus – For more information and a list of participating companies, go HERE
Prepare for the Fair
To help you get ready for Career Navigator – Students must register via Handshake to attend our webinar
“Preparing for a Career Fair” Tuesday, October 18 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. (MST). Register for the webinar: HERE
| Application Link | Employer | Job Location | Apply Date | Position Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physcial Sciences Intern | U.S. Forest Service | Multiple locations in the U.S. | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Maricopa County Leadership and Education Advancing Public Service (MCLEAPS) Internship Program | Maricopa County & ASU Partnership | Phoenix, AZ | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Energy Resources Intern (Electric) | City of Mesa Energy Resources Department | Mesa, AZ | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Energy Resources Intern (Natural Gas) | City of Mesa Energy Resources Department | Mesa, AZ | Internship (Paid) | ||
| (Summer 2023) GIS Co-Op/Intern | FedEX | Position can be domiciled anywhere in the U.S. / Remote | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Planning Intern | NextGen Engineering | Tucson, AZ | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Health, Safety, and Environmental Intern | Honeywell | Phoenix, AZ | Internship | ||
| Transmission Planning Intern | Salt River Project (SRP) | Phoenix, AZ | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Land Broker GIS Mapping Intern | McArthur Land Company | Phoenix, AZ | Internship (Paid) | ||
| GIS, Geography, Planning Internships | Matrix Design Group | Internships available in CO, AZ, and TX | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Water Distribution Division Internship | City of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates | USDA Forest Service | Location depends on position | Internship | ||
| Archeology Intern | TRC Companies | Fort Collins, CO or Albuquerque, NM | Internship | ||
| Hydrology Intern (2 positions) | Arizona Dept. of Water Resources | Phoenix, AZ | Internship (Paid) | ||
| American Planning Association (APA) Social Media Intern | American Planning Association’s (APA) Technology Division | Remote | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Maricopa County Food System Coalition’s Intern | Maricopa County Food System Coalition | Hybrid – Phoenix Metro Area / Remote | Internship (Paid) | ||
| Knowledge Management Development Intern (Urban Planning Students) | International Economic Development Council | Washington, D.C. / Remote workers allowed | Internship | ||
| (Summer 2023) Cities Intern (Graduate Students) | Buro Happold | Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY | Internship (Paid) | ||
| (Summer 2023) GIS Intern | Lhoist | Fort Worth, TX | Internship (Paid) | ||
| (Summer 2023) Esri Internship | Esri | Redlands, CA | Internship (Paid) |
For more internship opportunities with ASU affiliates and national programs, check out our Finding an Internship page.