Internships and Jobs

Internships for Geospatial majors:

Please check the bulletin board outside the Geospatial Science department in Reed Hall (2nd floor) for the most current internship opportunity postings.

Career Services assists all Radford students searching for internships. Visit them on the second floor of Walker Hall.

The Student Conservation Association offers educational internships all over the country, often in national forests and parks. Interns can earn up to $4,725 toward college, housing, and travel expenses. Visit their online database for more information.

 

Employment opportunities for geospatial scientists and geographers:

Check with Radford University Career Services for information on job fairs being held on campus and for general help with resumes and job searches.

  • GISjobs.com : A site for employers and job seekers to post notices.
  • GeoSearch, Inc: Recruiting people for GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, Image Processing, and related sciences and technologies.
  • The GIS Jobs ClearinghouseWith hundreds of positions in their database, the GJC has resources for both employers and those seeking jobs
  • A Guide to Green Careers: This guidebook has been created to help readers better understand exactly what lies ahead for job seekers in a renewable, sustainable, and more efficient world. 
  • National Council for Science and the Environment: Environmental Careers Page with help on how to apply for a job, resumes, cover letters, a job database, job market analysis, and more.
  • E Jobs: Environmental Jobs and Careers: Hundreds of Environmental Jobs in conservation, education, policy, science & engineering and more!
  • The Environmental Careers Organization: an overview of the organization and links to environmental career resources.
  • Sustainabilitydegrees.com: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “although their specific career paths might differ, sustainability professionals promote environmental protection, social responsibility, and profitability.”
  • Federal jobs listing
  • Novoresume - An excellent career guide find your way to a sustainable career.
  • Virginia Workforce Connection - Available is available here: https://www.vawc.virginia.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx