GeoCorps™ America
How To Apply for a GeoCorps Position
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The application period for 2010 will open 1 December. |
COMING IN 2010: Apply every six months!
Beginnning next summer, GSA will work with our partner agencies to offer GeoCorps positions year-round. You will be able to apply in December and January for summer positions, and in April for late fall and winter positions.
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Determine Eligibility
- Click here for eligibility requirements. If you are a non-US citizen, please read eligibility carefully.
- You must be a GSA member to apply. Join Today!
- If you have participated in the GeoCorps Program in the past, you may apply for "Guest Scientist" positions ONLY.
Online Application System
- You only need to submit one résumé.
- Do not send any other résumé to GSA to apply. You must submit a GeoCorps online résumé. This is the only résumé that will be accepted. All other résumés or CVs will be discarded.
- You may modify your résumé at any time before the deadline date. All résumés are considered final after the postmark deadline date.
- You will receive an e-mail confirmation that your résumé was successfully received by GSA.
- In addition to your résumé, you must complete one cover letter and obtain two letters of recommendation for EACH position (up to 3 total) you wish to apply for.
- Once you have selected the position(s) you wish to apply for, your My GeoCorps page will list which materials have been successfully submitted.
- Finally, you must submit one official transcript — send it directly to us:
ATTN: GeoCorps America
Geological Society of America
PO Box 9140
Boulder, CO 80301
What to expect after applying
- The supervisors will begin the initial contact and interview process the third week of February.
- Position offers will be made in March.
- For those of you who will be on Spring Break for a portion of this time, make sure you are accesible by either phone or e-mail so you do not miss a potential interview.
- As positions are filled, they will be noted so on the GeoCorps Positions webpage.
Application Tips
Click here to view tips on application procedures.
Questions? Contact Anny Jones,