Student Programs

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Summer Internship Program

Jump-start your career with a summer internship. Work on-site at Esri’s headquarters or at another office location.

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Student Assistantship Program

Immerse yourself in all things Esri as an event volunteer. Work alongside Esri staff, attend sessions, and make connections.

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12-week summer internship

Innovation and collaboration

Real work. Real experience.

Work on projects that matter, such as creating an app to speed emergency aid or conducting research for a marketing campaign.

Work hard and play hard

Participate in daily events and programs, including Monday Meetups, Tech Tuesday, What’s Next Wednesday, Training Thursdays, and Fun Friday.

Accelerated personal growth

One-on-one mentoring, professional development workshops, and various networking opportunities provide valuable tools to jump-start your career.

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Esri Intern Hackathon

Collaborate in teams to come up with new ideas during a weekend of innovation and friendly competition.

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    Outdoor adventures

    Redlands is about an hour away from beaches, mountains, and deserts. Camp in Big Bear one night and go hiking in Joshua Tree the next day!

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    Local community

    Redlands favorites include a weekly market night, free performances at the Redlands Bowl, breweries, coffee shops, and gourmet eateries.

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    Surrounding attractions

    Find attractions and nightlife in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Palm Springs. Las Vegas is an easy drive just a few hours away.

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Apply for an internship

Each year we hire interns to work in our Southern California headquarters and regional offices across the US. We offer full-time, paid internships, and our program is open to third- and fourth-year undergraduate students, graduate students, and PhD students.

We generally accept applications from September 1 through December 31 each year. Positions are filled as qualified candidates are identified, so apply early. 

Internships are listed in Esri’s job search when available. 

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STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP PROGRAM

Apply for a student assistantship

Esri offers student assistantships at events across the country, all year round.

  • February: Esri Federal GIS Conference
  • March: Esri Developer Summit
  • April: Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference
  • July: Esri User Conference

To be eligible, you must be a graduate student, fourth-year undergrad, or an advanced GIS program student at a two-year college. All students should have an interest in applying geospatial applications and concepts to their studies.

The application process for student assistantships opens in the fall. Positions are listed in Esri’s job search when available.

Be part of an event’s success

Work alongside Esri staff to help with attendee registration, technical session monitoring, conference logistics, and the Esri Store.

Hear from industry experts

Whether on the Plenary Session stage or at technical sessions, you'll be among the first to hear from Esri staff about product advancements.

Connect with like-minded individuals

Network with industry professionals and fellow students from around the world who share a passion for technology.

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Esri User Conference

Held in July in San Diego, California, this conference is the largest gathering of GIS professionals in the world.

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Student Programs FAQ

No, but if you are not a citizen and are selected for an internship, you will need to obtain a valid work visa through your university. Esri does not pay for students' work visas for internships, although we can help with any documentation your university might need from us.

Our program is extremely competitive. Setting yourself apart with a strong cover letter can help differentiate you from other applicants. It should outline the following:

  • Why you would like to spend the summer with Esri
  • The department at Esri in which you'd like to work
  • What distinguishes you from other candidates

It is not necessary to address your cover letter to a specific individual. Addressing your letter to Dear Hiring Manager or Dear Human Resources is sufficient.

If we feel your qualifications make you a good candidate, we will send your application to relevant hiring managers. If they are interested in learning more about you, they will contact you to set up a phone interview, which typically takes place in December and January. This process can span several weeks.

The timing of your application does factor into being considered for an internship. Positions are closed once a student accepts an offer, so it is better to apply early. Many internships are filled before we receive applications from other students who want to work in the same department.

About Esri

Learn more about us and our technology

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