Careers and Internships
There are numerous professional and career opportunities available to alumni and current students of our department's programs. Check the New Opportunities section below for opportunities which have recently come to the attention of individual faculty members. Please check back periodically for updates.
For additional information regarding the Geography Department's Internship Program, the minimum qualifications, and associated requirements, please contact:
Dr. Richard A. Russo, Internship Director
Associate Professor
231 Gunter Hall
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD 21532
Email: rarusso@frostburg.edu
Office Phone: 301.687.4053
Departmental Phone: 301.687.4369
Departmental Fax: 301.687.4495
General Career & Internship Sites
- Geography Jobs
- GeoScience Jobs
- GeoSearch
- GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
- GIS Jobs
- GIS Careers
- GIS Lounge
- Geo Jobs
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning
- Environmental Jobs
- CoolWorks.com
- Idealist.org
(This website lists jobs with non-profits and government) - USA Jobs
(Lists openings in the Federal government) - Indeed
- Moneygeek
(A guide to internships)
Mapping Sciences Focus
Basic background on careers in the Mapping Sciences.
- Nature: Mapping Opportunities: An overview of careers in the Mapping Sciences. Many good links to other mapping-related organizations.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Provides a summary of the job forecast for those pursing a career in the mapping sciences.
- A site discussing careers in Geography, what it takes to be a geographer and what you can do with a geography degree from the American Association of Geographers.
- A site describing various careers in the mapping sciences from the Cartography and Geographic Information Science.
Organizational or Company Websites
Many of the organizations listed below have specific requirements and early deadlines for summer internship opportunities. You are encouraged to examine these web pages to make sure you understand the requirements and can meet the deadlines.
- American Planning Association
- Association of American Geographers: occasionally hires interns to help with web site production, publicity, and geographic education. Located in downtown Washington DC.
- Geological Society of America: positions for students and graduates.
- Bureau of Land Management: has opportunities in wildlife management experiences mostly in western states.
- Central Intelligence Agency: a very demanding internship opportunity. Opportunities for many aspects of geography. Apply early as the security clearance takes several months.
- Environmental Careers: a search engine for placement in various federal government offices (USGS, EPA, NOAA, etc.) often in the Washington DC metro area.
- Environmental Protection Agency: jobs for graduates; competitive scholarships and fellowships for students.
- Student Conservation Association: paid jobs at national parks and monuments, often with fieldwork, many offer/require GIS experience, and travel opportunities.
- U.S Government Student Jobs: national government database for students to log on, create a resume, and search by state and city region - many government agencies fill internship positions through this database.
- U.S. Geological Survey: jobs for graduates; student jobs and internships across the U.S. with many opportunities in geography and earth science.
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources: A listing of opportunities for internships in Maryland -- mostly in the Chesapeake Bay area.
- National Geographic Society: talk to your advisor for an application packet, deadline is in the Fall for the following year.
- National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration: an extensive listing of internship opportunities for students interested in coastal management practices.
- National Science Foundation Research Experiences: search for summer research opportunities in universities across the U.S.- a great opportunity if you're considering graduate school.
- National Security Agency: Offers many opportunities in the computer science, mathematics, and statistical realm.
- National Wildlife Federation: focuses on endangered species, land stewardship, and water resources.
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education: geared toward undergraduate students in the sciences with practical experience in "doing" science - many opportunities for field work.
- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center: aimed toward those students interested in wildlife and natural resource science, providing the information needed to better manage the nation's environmental resources.
- Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study: competitive opportunities in Washington DC's many museums for students - some limited applications to geography.
- U.S. Census Bureau: Has numerous opportunities for geographers, cartographers, and GIS specialists.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Some opportunities for undergraduates to apply for positions in the physical sciences.
- U.S. Forest Service: Opportunities for those who enjoy the outdoors and of course the woods.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Several good opportunities for geography, earth science, and EVAP majors.
- U.S. Housing and Urban Development: for urban/regional planning, geography, and other social sciences.
- U.S. State Department: for those students desiring an extraordinary internship experience in the service of the United States.
- West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection: for students interested in working in West Virginia's environment.
- Western Pennsylvania Career Services Association: an organization geared toward helping students find internships in Western Pennsylvania. Holds a yearly job fair in Pittsburgh.
- Pittsburgh Technology Center: another site for jobs & internships specifically focusing on technology in the greater Pittsburgh area.
New Opportunities
- The Geological Society of America GeoCorps Internship resources
- Master’s degree in Geospatial Science & Geographic Information Systems