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. Experiential learning opportunities that are shared on this website and/or in SGSUP affiliated 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 opportunities? Check out the SGSUP Employment Opportunities 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!
International Students: We highly recommend integrating ASU Handshake into your internship search strategy. Internship listings will indicate if employers are open to hiring students with OPT/CPT. You can also filter Handshake listings by work authorization requirements. Additionally, we encourage you to visit ASU Career Services' International Students career page and schedule an 'OPT Support', 'CPT Support' or 'Other International Student Employment' career services appointment using this link.
Application Link | Employer | Job Location | Apply Date | Position Type | Additional Details | |
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Transportation Planning Intern (Summer 2025) | City of Champaign | Champaign, IL | Internship (Paid) | |||
Community Development Intern | City of Oakdale | Oakdale, MN | Internship (Paid) | |||
Planning & Community Development Intern | The Village of Arlington Heights | Arlington Heights, IL | ||||
Parks Intern | City of Wenztville | Wenztville, OH | Internship (Paid) | |||
Aviation Planning Intern (Summer 2025) | Kimley-Horn | Mesa, AZ | Internship (Paid) | |||
GIS Intern | Arizona Department of Water Resources | Phoenix, AZ | Internship (Paid) | |||
GIS Intern | Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) | Phoenix, AZ | Internship (Unpaid) | Interested applicants should reach out to Interim Situation Unit Leader/Senior GIS Analyst and SGSUP MAS-GIS alumni D'Juan Thomas at djuan.thomas@azdema.gov with their resume and cover letter. | ||
Environmental Compliance Intern | Jacobs | Multiple Locations | Internship (Paid) | |||
Planning Intern (Summer 2025) | Burgess & Niple | Tempe, AZ - Hybrid | Internship (Paid) | |||
Transportation Planning Intern | Kimley-Horn | Mesa, AZ | Internship (Paid) | |||
Planning Intern (Summer 2025) | Alta Planning + Design | Phoenix, AZ | Internship (Paid) |
For more internship opportunities with ASU affiliates and national programs, check out our Finding an Internship page.