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What I did with my B.A./B.S. degree in Geography

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

For those of you who will soon graduate in Geography, or have recently (or not so recently) graduated in the discipline, I suggest that you take a look at the Facebook group ‘What I did with my B.A./B.S. degree in Geography.’ Posts vary widely; in some, geography graduates describe the ways which their geography degrees have helped them in their careers (or helped them choose their careers.) In others, geographers post advice, and in some, future graduates vent their despair … Read the rest

Some jobs . . . .

Friday, June 24th, 2011

We’ve received a few job notices over the past week.  One temporary position and one permanent position at the Library of Congress and a GIS technician job in Frederick County, Virginia… Read the rest

Internship opportunity at Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) in Richmond, Virginia is pleased to announce a paid internship opportunity for the summer, 2011.… Read the rest

Summer Internship – RRRC in Culpeper, VA

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

2011 RRRC Regional Planning Internship Program

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission (RRRC), based in Culpeper, VA, is soliciting applications from qualified and competitive candidates interested in seeking summer internship experience in the field of regional planning. The ultimately selected candidate will be extended an invitation to join Commission staff as a short-term, stipended employee and engage in meaningful work on a number of challenging area initiatives.… Read the rest

Summer internship at GWRC – Fredericksburg

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

The George Washington Regional Commission is looking for at least one intern this summer.  Applications are due by April 1, 2011.… Read the rest

Summer GIS Internship – Dewberry

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Andrew Peters (UMW 2007) has just informed us of the following internship at Dewberry’s Fairfax office.… Read the rest

Jobs at USAID

Monday, January 24th, 2011

USAID is building a new GeoCenter and will fill four positions in the coming months:  Senior GIS Analyst; Web-Mapper; Cartographer; and a Training/Capacity-Building Specialist.  Please click “read more” for the full and rather lengthy announcement including instructions on how to apply. Given the range of jobs, this announcement should be of interest to both current students and alumni.… Read the rest

Spring-Summer Internships at Marstel-Day

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Marstel-Day, an environmental consulting firm with offices in Fredericksburg is looking for both GIS interns and research interns.  Both internships are paid.  Full job descriptions and application information are available on Marstel-Day’s employment opportunities page.   They are also looking for a full-time GIS Analyst.… Read the rest

Earth Magazine Internship

Monday, January 10th, 2011

The American Geological Institute just announced an internship with their publication, Earth Magazine.  See link for details… Read the rest

Jobs and Internships at USAID

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives has recently announced several job and internship openings. These are available through USAID’s contractor, GlobalCorps.  Thanks to Marci Michaud (MWC ’92) for the information!… Read the rest