The Department of Geography has interesting opportunities for undergraduate as well as graduate students. We have an active internship program, students occasionally participate in field and laboratory research projects with our faculty, and we offer an honors research thesis program. Geography students also get opportunities during classtime to work with professionals in the field on real-life issues.
The Department of Geography offers the opportunity to undertake internships off-campus to prepare students for an exciting world of applied Geography. Participating agencies include Northern Cartographics, Action Research, Women Helping Battered Women, Toward Freedom, Vermont Senate, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, Winooski Waste Water Treatment Facility, Burlington Housing Authority, National Weather Service, U.S. Forest Service, Associates in Rural Development, Vermont Public Radio, Vermont Cares, Mountain Pride Media, Shelburne Museum, State of Vermont, and The Nature Conservancy. Fill out the Internship Agreement Form (PDF). See recent student research projects below.
Internship Opportunity: Meaningful professional experience beginning in fall semester.
Non-profit
associations in Montpelier seeking focused, analytical person to assist
with public policy analysis and advocacy pertaining to public
education. Opportunity to work with experienced professional in
activities centered on participation in state-level policy making and
the legislative process.
Duties: The position involves research, verbal and written communications activities and quantitative and qualitative analysis including the application of GIS mapping technology to policy analysis. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel useful.
Contact:
David CyprianThis Agency's website has information about current recruitment for GIS/Geospatial technology and Regional Geographer positions. There is also information about internship opportunities.
The Vermont Natural Resources Council's mission is to protect and restore Vermont's natural resources through research, collaboration, educaiton and advocacy. This internship is being coordinated through Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR).
Position Title: Millie Beattie Internship (1 opening)
Location: Montpelier, VT
Hours per week: 40
Pay: Up to $3600 for 2 1/2 - 3 months ($10.00 per hour)
Qualifications: Highly motivated senior or graduate level student who intends to pursue a career in environmental or natural resources policy.
Description: The intern will help coordinate an initiative at VNRC to review town plans and zoning regulations for language and policies as they relate to the conservation of fish wildlife and their habitats. Part of the intern's research will include a review of relevant information to help identify significant trends and current practices in the state, as well as to highlight both effective practices and common shortcomings in local planning and land use regulation. The intern will also actively participate in other projects at VNRC relating to forest, wildlife, landuse, water, and energy issues.
More information and application materials. Send resume, application and student forms to: Tarap@vbsr.org
The Student Career Program (SCEP) is a paid internship for college sutdents through the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS Teams up with a college or university to allow students in the atmospheric sciences (meteorology/hydrology) to gain valuable work experience at a Weather Forecast Office or River Forecast Center under the guidance and direction of a univeristiy. Students complete as least 640 hours of hands-on career-related work including forecasting, research and outreach activities. See the following links for more information.
Application: SCEP Application (PDF),
Agreement: SCEP Agreement (PDF)
List of colleges/universities: Locations (PDF)
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