Job Postings

This site will feature employment, research, and/or internship opportunities which are currently seeking well-qualified applicants in geoscience and related fields. The Geology Department will periodically update these listings as they are presented to us.

Local Postings

No current postings available. Please check back in the Fall and also the websites under "Other Resources" for alternative opportunities.

Regional Postings

No current postings available. Please check back in the Fall and also the websites under "Other Resources" for alternative opportunities.

REU (Reserach Experiences for Undergraduates)

No current posting available. Please check the REU website (REU) for other possible opportunities.

Other Resources

Below is a list of useful websites that also feature employment and/or internships for geology (and related fields) majors.

• The American Geological Institute (AGI) has a great website full of information on careers in the geoscience field, classified ads, and links to other useful geoscience websites. http://www.agiweb.org/workforce
• REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) programs are summer research positions across the United States (and in some cases across the globe) and are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm
• GeoCorps are summer research positions sponsored by the Geological Society of America (GSA) http://www.geosociety.org/geocorps/
• Mentor Programs sponsored by the Geological Society of America http://www.geosociety.org/mentors/index.htm
• GeoScientists-in-the-Parks (GIP) is sponsored by the National Parks Service. Jobs range from seasonal to permanent as well as from volunteer to paid positions. http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/gip/index.cfm
• Geological Society of America’s employment “Classified Ads” for both students and graduates http://www.geosociety.org/classiads/classads.htm
• The United States Geologic Society (USGS) employment website lists opportunities for graduates and students, as well as intern and volunteer programs http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/

For Local Job and Internship Opportunities:

• The Minnesota State job search website posts both employment and internship opportunities for all the Minnesota State agencies, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting
• Also, check the local county employment websites for county job and internship listings:
  • Anoka County: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/anoka/default.cfm
  • Carver County: http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/ER/employ.asp
  • Dakota County: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dakota/default.cfm
  • Hennepin County: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hennepin/default.cfm
  • Ramsey County: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ramsey/default.cfm
  • Scott County: http://www.co.scott.mn.us
  • Washington County: http://www.co.washington.mn.us/employment_opportunities/