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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.

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Student assistantship program

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Volunteer to support an Esri conference and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the largest GIS conferences in the world.

  • Esri Federal GIS Conference
  • Esri Developer & Technology Summit
  • Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference
  • Esri User Conference

To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in a US-based college or university. Students should be passionate about geospatial applications and GIS software.

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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