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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Water Policy Fellow | National Audubon Society | Remote or Hybrid / Arizona | Internship (Paid) | |||
WISDOM Intern | Mojave Desert Land Trust | Joshua Tree, CA | Internship (Paid) | Open to candidates with OPT/CPT | ||
Wildlife Monitoring Intern | Conservation Corps New Mexico | Watrous, NM | Internship (Paid) | |||
U.S. Geological Survey & Actionable and Strategic and Integrated Science and Technology Intern | U.S. Geological Survey & Actionable and Strategic and Integrated Science and Technology | Remote | Internship (Paid) | |||
Wildlife Policy Intern (Fall 2024) | The International Fund for Animal Welfare | Remote OR Washington, DC | Internship (Paid) | Candidates are encouraged to apply early. Students will receive a stipend, Open to candidates with OPT/CPT. | ||
GIS Intern | TotalEnergies | Austin, TX | Internship (Paid) | Unfortunately at this time, TotalEnergies is not able to sponsor an applicant at this time. | ||
Fiber Design Intern (OSP Fiber Design/GIS) | HR Green, Inc. | Multiple Locations | Internship (Paid) | |||
Urban Planning Intern | Cushing Terrell | Denver, CO | Internship (Paid) | |||
GIS Intern (Fall 2024 - Fall 2025) TDS Telecommunications LLC | TDS Telecommunications LLC | Remote | Internship (Paid) | |||
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trails Community Ambassador | National Park Service & Conservation Legacy | Tucson, AZ | Internship (Paid) | Preference will be given to those living in southern Arizona. To view and apply, click the link and select "Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail" | ||
Federal Planning Intern | Michael Baker International | Moon Township, PA | Internship (Paid) | |||
Environmental Planning Intern | WSP | Vancouver, WA | Internship (Paid) | |||
Geospatial Intelligence and National Security Technologies Intern (Fall 2024) | Institute for the Study of War | Washington, D.C - Hybrid | Internship (Paid) | |||
GIS Intern | TDS Telecommunications | Remote | Internship (Paid) | |||
Planning Intern | City of Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | Internship (Paid) | |||
GIS Intern (Fall 2024) | VHB | Atlanta, GA | Internship (Paid) | |||
Planning Intern (Fall 2024) | REA | Indianapolis, IN or Louisville, KY | Internship | REA is open to candidates seeking three-month, or six-month to year-long internships. |
For more internship opportunities with ASU affiliates and national programs, check out our Finding an Internship page.