How do I get an Internship?

These are methods to help you find the right internship for you.

• Spend some time thinking about what type of internship experience you are interested in completing
• Brainstorm a list of organizations you would like to intern.  
• Meet with your academic department's Internship Coordinator
• Talk to potential employers at career and internship fairs.
• Remember, if you do not find an internship experience listed with the organization you're interested in, go directly to the source and inquire further!  Visiting the employer website can provide you with details on any internship programs they may have, or provide you with the information you need to inquire further.
• Don't forget to check on LinkedIn as well, where you can search for internship and entry-level job postings with companies related to people in your LinkedIn network.
• Reach out to your network via an informational interview, and make sure you ask where the person you are interviewing would recommend starting to look for internships in your field of interest.
• Make sure to fill out all of your paperwork correctly when applying for a posted internship! 
• Need more help?  Check out all the different ways that the Career Development Center can assist you!
• Check out the organizations’ websites and learn about their mission, noteworthy items that have been in the news, new program developments, and staff members.
• Handshake is a great resource for researching organizations that are specifically invested in Minnesota State Mankato students (See link to Video/Screencast below)
• Talk with people in your network to see if anyone has additional information about the organization you are interested in—often they have the “off the record” scoop and you can learn a lot from trusted sources.
• Keep organized notes on your findings to use as a resource in the application and interview process.
• Utilize your notes to form solid questions that you will ask at the end of your interview. You will impress them if you say “Upon doing some research, I found ____. Can you tell me more about this?”
• In any interactions with employers, know that they are the experts. Approach conversations with curiosity, not authority.

   

  Current Internship Openings

  Physical Education Internship

  JOIN OUR TEAM - SUMMER 2026!Find out more: www.campwicosuta.comVideo: https://vimeo.com/311464514Instagram: @wicosuta_03241/@wicostaffCamp Wicosuta is a traditional residential camp for girls in Hebron, New Hampshire! Wico is a perfect job for you if you love working with kids and you want to spend your summer outdoors! Our philosophy is based on the common goal that every camper will walk away feeling confident in herself and competent in her abilities, all within a physically and emotionally safe community!As a camp counselor at Wico, you will live in a cabin with 6-12 campers AND instruct in the activity area of your expertise. We are seeking instructors within our athletics department. Athletics includes: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Archery, Track and Field, Softball, and more! Must be available: Mid June -Mid August Stipend includes: Salary, Travel Allowance, and Room and BoardEnjoy your time off: Staff Lounge with WiFi and TV, days off options to Boston, Burlington, Hanover & Maine 

  Model Validation Intern

  FHLBank Pittsburgh offers 12-week paid internships as a part of its talent acquisition strategy. Talented students are provided with the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience, explore their career interests and broaden their professional network while helping FHLBank Pittsburgh achieve its business objectives and strategic goals. The program is designed to offer a substantive experience by exposing talented students to the banking industry and our culture of development through clearly defined responsibilities and/or projects.To promote collaboration and relationship building, FHLBank Pittsburgh operates in a hybrid model with employees in the office three days per week and remote two days per week.The Model Validation Intern will:Perform inspection of EUCs and document their review through inspection forms. This includes both M-EUCs related to model validations as well as High Risk EUCs sampled by Enterprise Risk Management for supplemental inspection.Assist in components of model validation work with the supervision of MRM manager and analysts.Assist in testing and potentially contributing to MRM’s Python toolbox used for automating MRM tasks/analyses and providing benchmark results for model validation purposes.Required ExperienceStudents must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution and have completed at least their sophomore year with a minimum GPA of 3.0Students must be pursuing a relevant field of study (e.g., finance, mathematics, statistics/machine learning, data science/analytics or other related fields) and have the ability to work, at a minimum, May/June through August of the internship yearExperience in Python programmingFamiliarity with basic quantitative finance and accounting concepts (PV cash flows, durations, financial ratios, etc.)Skilled in Microsoft Excel and general statistical conceptsPreferred experience with machine learning and advanced statistical modeling, knowledge of SQL or similar query languages, familiarity with GitHub and VS Code

  Geographic Information Systems Intern

  Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as an Geographic Information Systems Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.Working on the Geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here.      What you’ll be challenged to do:During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.  In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Support real client projects by performing GIS spatial analyses using ESRI software. Create and edit geospatial cadastral, transportation, and municipal infrastructure datasets. Compile and organize GIS data from maps, databases and other sources.What you'll bring to our firm:Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science, or a GIS-related field. Demonstrated interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through applied academic coursework, work experiences, or prior internships. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Dynamic, personable and self-motivated personality with the ability to work as part of a distributed team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. What we prefer you bring:Prior experience with ArcGIS Pro software and ESRI products. Compensation:The salary range for this role is $21.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.Location: Mechanicsburg, PACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Hourly GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions."California Applicants"Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. 

  Film Production Internship

  Unpaid: Academic Credit RequiredGreetings! Stronger Than Pretty LLC / Love Wins Productions, Distribution and International Film Festival has been offering internships for the past decade for some of the top Universities in the Nation for the past decade.Creating awareness for subjects deserving attention.  With a focus on women's empowerment, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness and LGBTQIA+ messages.We are excited to continue as we grow our team in Los Angeles and New York City.  We are thrilled to be able to offer a select few undergrad students an internship opportunity. Following internships we have proudly have hired students in the past as freelance Artists, Part and Full time employees.This is an incredibly busy time for the company as we have a worldwide release of a Feature Film. The internship covers development, pre production, production, post production, advertising, marketing, writing, administration and public relations responsibilities.  Collaborations with various companies and non profit organizations, as well as event planning.  As far as Production we have a Feature Film in development and this project will give students the opportunity to learn through all phases of production. As well as our Series titled Worlds Apart which will be in Production this Spring and Summer.Love Wins Distribution channel that is tied into our Film Festivals. Which include, Love Wins Film Festival, Voices Rising Film Festival.When applying please express why you're interested and what you're hoping to gain knowledge of as well as your skill sets.DonnaTheMovie.comLoveWinsProductions.netOffice: (424) 279-4802Some learning opportunity that is covered each semester:Building a deck for projects in development.Working in various industry programs including final draft and FilmFreeway to review and shadow with programming responsibilities.Production work which will include hiring talent, scheduling, working with publicists, and alongside a Films cast and crew. Post Production responsibilities will include an array of various programs to and editing softwareTraining:Weekly staff meetings, job shadowing, job placement, overview of assigned tasks, training in every aspect of Production, Distribution and Film Festivals. Production and Programming will be the main focus.Learning Outcomes:By the end of this academic internship, the student will be able to coordinate production schedules, gain knowledge and insight into all phases of Production, Distribution, Festivals, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising. More creative jobs would include reviewing submissions for a Film Festival which would be Programming. Reviewing professional screenplays and completed Film and TV projects. Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

  Planning & Allocation Intern

  Description Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.Job Summary:The Planning & Allocation Intern role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a paid, full-time, temporary position designed to help students develop a broad knowledge of the Company and build the OSJL brand. Specifically, the Planning & Allocation Intern role will spearhead a mission-critical project focused on 2026 Assortment Optimization. The primary goal is to conduct a data-driven analysis of product assortment breadth across all channels.Key Responsibilities:Project-Specific Duties (2026 Assortment Optimization):Utilize sales and inventory turnover metrics to locate candidates for SKU rationalization.Conduct a tiered spatial audit focusing on the physical limitations of smaller store footprints.Analyze the "Product-to-Space" ratio to identify areas where assortment depth is negatively impacting store logistics and stockroom overflow.Extend the scope of analysis to a granular sub-departmental level.Ensure that final assortment recommendations are calibrated against site-specific merchandising maps and respect the unique physical constraints of each location's floor plan.General Internship Duties:Prepare and deliver a final presentation to OSJL executive leadership and ownership at the conclusion of the program, summarizing key projects, insights, and achievements.Participate in weekly educational programming and development workshops designed to enhance professional skills and industry knowledge.Attend in-person and virtual events to build relationships across the Company.Shadow associates to gain an understanding of department roles and assist with projects in furtherance of department objectives.Acquire an understanding of the business environment, conduct, compliance, and ethics of a retail organization.Qualifications:Enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program is required, with strong academic credentials.This project requires a student who is comfortable with data-driven analysis and sales metrics.Experience using Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn and use Google platforms.Familiarity with inventory turnover metrics and spatial planning is highly relevant to the project goal.Ability to maintain focus on complex analysis while the core team manages daily deadlines.Ability to work a full-time schedule. Must have reliable transportation to attend program educational experiences at different Company locations.Work Environment:This role follows a hybrid model with a mandatory minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Hybrid work options are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time based upon Company policy, associate performance, and business needs.Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment, sitting at a desk or computer workstation for extended periods.Within Company locations, the intern may be assigned a Company computer. When working remotely, the intern is responsible for setting up a professional workspace and must be available during working hours.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.All undergraduate interns will be paid $17.00/hr and all graduate assistants will be paid $19.00/hr.