AGS internship deadline May 8th (Brooklyn Heights, NY)

AGS has extended its deadline for summer internship applications to May 8th, 2017.
Note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis if a student is interested in applying for a Fall internship they may.

​The summer internship lasts for 15 weeks, with the weekly hours being 35 hours. Upon successful completion of the Scholar-Intern Program, Summer Interns receive a scholarship of $1,000.00.
 
Interns with interest in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
·         Geography and Environmental Studies
·         Geospatial Analysis and GIS
·         Journalism
·         Media and Communications
·         Information Technology and Web Development
 
Scholarships rewarded upon successful completion of program Projects:
·         Assist with updating and maintaining new website and blog.
·         Assist with maximizing social networking opportunities to expand reach of the Society’s activities, including writing for blog and conducting interviews.
·         Assist with marketing/administrative research projects.
·         Assist with designing new projects/campaigns
 
Requirements:
·         Maintain a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
·         Enrolled in college courses (unless applying for a Summer internship).

Applications Materials:

• Unofficial academic transcript
• Cover letter and resume
• GIS project sample (if applicable)

 Applicants must submit resume, cover letter, and proof of a minimum grade-point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for the semester immediately preceding the internship, as well as proof of current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
 
Send application materials to:
Ms. Anastasia Tom, Operations and Projects Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 917.745.8354
American Geographical Society
32 Court Street, Suite 201
Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201