Land Administration Intern

Location: Ishpeming, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in land management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading land management and technical leaders, our interns will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.

As a Land Administrator Intern at Cleveland-Cliffs, the projects assigned will vary based on the intern’s education level and location, but will generally reflect the duties outlined below.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist in updating and maintaining land ownership, leases, easements, and other records using GIS tools
• Create maps and spatial data visualizations for internal projects and mine planning
• Support mobile GIS fieldwork and digital file organization
• Help manage residential leases, land use licenses, and easements
• Participate in land acquisition evaluations and strategic land classification
• Support property tax tracking and reporting
• Assist in maintaining and improving Land Management Systems (LMS) platforms
• Digitize and organize land-related legal documents
• Collaborate with Legal, Environmental, Civil, and Business Development teams
• Assist in preparing land-related cost forecasts and budgets
• Various other duties as assigned to support the business

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Land Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Forestry, Computer Science, Conservation, Geology or related fields
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.