Here's a list of current part-time and full-time employment opportunities of special interest to current (undergraduate and graduate) students as well as recent alumni in the fields of geography, GIS, and urban or environmental planning.
Also check the Employment Resources section below for links to organizations and sites that provide information about employment opportunities in geography, GIS, and planning. Browse them periodically for updates, or sign up for their job alerts.
Are you looking for an Internship? Check out the SGSUP Internship postings for weekly updates of new opportunities!
Employers: If you have a job posting to share, please contact us at sgsup.careeradvising@asu.edu.
Out-of-State Students & Alumni: Many of the opportunities posted on this page are related to Arizona. However, out-of-state students and alumni 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!
| Application Link | Employer | Job Location | Apply Date | Position Type | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Economist | W. P. Carey Center for Real Estate and Finance | Tempe, AZ | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | |||
| Research Analyst | Greater Phoenix Economic Council | Phoenix, AZ | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | |||
| Presidential Graduate Assistantship | SGSUP | Tempe, AZ | Grad or PhD Level | ASU’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is recruiting two Presidential Graduate Assistantship positions focused on addressing health disparities. We’re looking for exceptional doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds. | ||
| IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (2025) | International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis | Vienna, Austria | Grad or PhD Level | The ideal candidate is an advanced graduate student, ideally 1-2 years from PhD degree. | ||
| Sustainability Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) | Central Michigan University | Mt. Pleasant, MI | Grad or PhD Level | |||
| Graduate Fellow | Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute | Washington, DC | Grad or PhD Level | This nine-month, paid fellowship is for individuals with or pursuing advanced degrees, offering policy experience in areas like health, education, and economic empowerment. Fellows work in policy-making environments such as Congress and NGOs. | ||
| GIS Analyst | Leidos | Washington DC (Remote) | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI/Polygraph is required. Candidate must be local to the Washington, DC metro area to attend occasional meetings locally in the DMV area. | ||
| GIS Analyst II | Colliers Engineering & Design | Phoenix, AZ | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | |||
| GIS Analyst | University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Full Time (2+ yrs exp.) | |||
| Environmental Protection Specialist - Direct Hire | Federal Highway Administration | Multiple Locations | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | The FHWA Professional Development Program (PDP) offers entry-level career growth to help employees develop and apply technical skills. Find out more about this career opportunity here: https://highways.dot.gov/careers/professional-development-program-pdp | ||
| Environmental Protection Specialist | Federal Highway Administration | Multiple Locations | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | The FHWA Professional Development Program (PDP) offers entry-level career growth to help employees develop and apply technical skills. Find out more about this career opportunity here: https://highways.dot.gov/careers/professional-development-program-pdp | ||
| Community Planner - Direct Hire | Federal Highway Administration | Multiple Locations | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | The FHWA Professional Development Program (PDP) offers entry-level career growth to help employees develop and apply technical skills. Find out more about this career opportunity here: https://highways.dot.gov/careers/professional-development-program-pdp | ||
| Realty Specialist | Federal Highway Administration | Multiple Locations | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | The FHWA Professional Development Program (PDP) offers entry-level career growth to help employees develop and apply technical skills. Find out more about this career opportunity here: https://highways.dot.gov/careers/professional-development-program-pdp | ||
| Community Planner | Federal Highway Administration | Multiple Locations | Full Time (0-2 yrs exp.) | The FHWA Professional Development Program (PDP) offers entry-level career growth to help employees develop and apply technical skills. Find out more about this career opportunity here: https://highways.dot.gov/careers/professional-development-program-pdp | ||
| Community Economic Development Facilitator | Peace Corps | Fiji | Full Time (Temporary) | This is a global service opportunity. Learn more about Peace Corps and global service here: https://eoss.asu.edu/peacecorps |
Career Development Resources
Cultural and Physical Geography
Association of American Geographers - Jobs in Geography) - Especially a good resource for academic positions.
GeographyJobs.com - Focuses on job opportunities in the environment, urban planning, transportation planning, GIS, remote sensing, economic development, housing, emergency planning, various types of research and education
Earthworks.com - Public-sector, private-sector and academic jobs in environmental sciences, meteorology, climate science, remote sensing, etc.
The Nelson Institute: Environmental Jobs - A listing of internships and jobs, especially in the midwest US
Environment America - National environmental advocacy organization with entry-level positions in Arizona and many other states
Josh's Water Jobs - A listing of water-related jobs in the US and throughout the world. Includes option to sign up for a weekly email that sorts new positions by required experience -- including "0 to 5 yrs"
Climate Change Careers - Search the latest jobs at organizations solving climate change.
GIS and related fields
AGIC-L listserv - Email list of the Arizona Geographic Information Council, focused on Arizona-based GIS jobs, resources, and events. Read here how to sign up.
ASU GIS listserv - Email list focused on Arizona-based GIS internships, jobs, resources, and events. Link explains how to sign up.
ESRI - Career information and internship opportunities for current students and new graduates
Discover Data Science: Guide to GIS - Information about GIS careers and education options, as well as self-training resources
The following sites list current fulltime GIS-related positions:
Government
Arizona Association for Economic Development - Serves as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy, and collaboration. Check out their job board for multiple economic related positions in Arizona.
Federal (USA Jobs) - Job site used by all US federal government agencies. Also see Go Government, which provides guidance on how to find and apply for federal government jobs.
Pathways - US Federal Government internship and jobs program for students and recent graduates. Many opportunities are listed only very briefly, so it's recommended to sign up for email notifications using the "Save Search" function.
Planning
The sites below list full-time positions for planners, and give timely information about careers in planning. Most are national listings.
American Planning Association Jobs Online
American Planning Association, Arizona Chapter
Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) - Works to advance equal opportunity for women in the transportation industry. Jobs portal publicizes national & international opportunities.
Congress for the New Urbanism - List of varied jobs and RFPs
National Trust for Historic Preservation - Jobs in community revitalization
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning - Focus on academic positions
Nonprofits
National Council of Nonprofits
Green Corps - is an environmental organization in the United States that trains recent college graduates in a one-year post-graduate program in grassroots community organizing.
Resources for all fields
ASU Handshake - ASU Career Services' portal for current students and alumni - Create an account to see job listings, career events, make career advising appointments.
Arizona at Work - Large database of Arizona jobs, including Arizona employers with immediate openings and other job search resources
Indeed.com - Search for jobs of all kinds nationally and internationally
Americorps.gov - Portal for 3 federal programs: AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps). Part-time and full-time positions serve US communities in areas ranging from community development to conservation. Stipend and loan repayment offered.
Conservation Job Board - Postings for jobs in conservation, natural resource management, environmental education, resiliency and more
Elance - A site where companies post projects for which they'd like to hire freelancers, and freelancers can respond to those that interest them. Project types include web and mobile development, writing, and data science.
Green Dream Jobs - Jobs, organizations, internships & volunteer opportunities focused on renewable and clean energy, green building, and sustainability
Green Schools Listserv, GRNSCHL-L - Mailing list for the discussion of university and college efforts to reduce environmental impacts. Often used to announce open positions relating to sustainability, at universities & colleges.
Guide to Government Careers - Guide to availability and benefits of government jobs as well as guidance on the application process.
Guide to Public Service - Guide to career paths with government, nonprofits, non-government organizations, and in education.
Idealist.org - Jobs, organizations, internships & volunteer opportunities focused on practical solutions to social and environmental problems.