Summer Internships & Event Volunteer Assistantships

Student Programs

12-week internship

Jump-start your career with a summer internship. Work on site at Esri’s headquarters or at one of our other office locations.

Learn what’s included

1-week assistantship

Immerse yourself in an Esri conference as an event volunteer. Attend technical sessions and social and networking events.

Learn what’s included

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

Fun mixers, Mario Kart pizza night, the oh-so-popular hackathon, and bittersweet farewell gatherings are in your future.

Accelerated personal growth

From goal-setting workshops and résumé feedback to career advice, you'll have access to many valuable tools to jump-start your future.

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.

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.

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 students as well as those graduating in the spring semester.

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.

1-week assistantship

Volunteer at an Esri conference

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.

Esri User Conference

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

Apply for an assistantship

We offer event volunteer assistantships at events across the country, all year round.

February: Esri Federal GIS Conference

March: Esri Developer Summit

May: Esri Petroleum 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 event volunteer assistantships opens in the fall. Positions are listed in Esri’s job search when available.

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Weekend of Innovation Hackathon

I was able to apply what I'd been learning in my internship to my team's efforts in creating an app. I learned about GIS and app development and had the chance to build a brand completely on my own.

Natalie Kahn

University of Pennsylvania

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Something for everyone in Redlands

From market night downtown and trivia nights at local restaurants to weekends in Joshua Tree National Park, Sequoia National Forest, and beaches, we were never bored! We even made a trip to Las Vegas.

Rich Simpson

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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Foundation for career growth

My internship was a unique opportunity to build my professional skills and network by learning from industry leaders. This was crucial in leading to my current role as a technical consultant at Esri.

Amy Leung

Esri Professional Services

Student Programs FAQ

Do you offer internships at any time other than summer?

We occasionally seek exceptional students for fall or spring internships. Interested students should submit their résumé to university@esri.com and note the dates they are available in their cover letter.

Do I have to be a US citizen?

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.

What should be in my cover letter?

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.

I've applied online. What’s next?

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.

Why haven't I heard from a hiring manager at Esri?

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.

Student Programs

12-week internship

1-week assistantship

Innovation and collaboration

Esri Intern Hackathon

Outdoor adventures

Local community

Surrounding attractions

Apply for an internship

Volunteer at an Esri conference

Esri User Conference

Esri User Conference

Esri Federal GIS Conference

Esri Developer Summit

Esri Petroleum GIS Conference

Apply for an assistantship

Creating software that makes a difference

Weekend of Innovation Hackathon

Esri User Conference

Something for everyone in Redlands

Foundation for career growth

Student Programs FAQ

Do you offer internships at any time other than summer?

Do I have to be a US citizen?

What should be in my cover letter?

I've applied online. What’s next?

Why haven't I heard from a hiring manager at Esri?

How can I check the status of my application?

Learn more about us and our technology

Work with us

Help us make technology that matters

Find open positions

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