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

  Customer & Onboarding Intern

  About The Mobile-First CompanyMost tools for small businesses weren’t built for real operators.They were built for employees in offices, not people running a business from their phone.We’re changing that.We build mobile-first business software that feels like a consumer app, runs on AI, and spreads like a creator brand.Our first product, Allô, gives you a second number on your phone, answers missed calls with AI, transcribes everything, and syncs it to your CRM.Over 20,000 businesses use it every day.Next up: expenses, invoicing, and more.We’ve raised +15 million dolars from Base10, Lightspeed, EMBLEM, and 30+ top operators.Our team is based in Paris, Buenos Aires, Miami. Location: Miami, United StatesWorkplace type: Hybrid - Part TimeEligibility: US work authorization only (no visa sponsorship available) Internship Overview:We are looking for a motivated Customer Success Intern to support our growing user base in the U.S. and France. This role is ideal for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment, working at the intersection of customers, product, and operations.Interns who do well will have the opportunity to extend their internship or transition into a part-time or full-time role.This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $15–$20, depending on experience. What will you doOwn the customer onboarding experience, helping users get value from the product as quickly as possible.Be a key human touchpoint for users during onboarding and support situations where automation is not enough.Support users with questions, issues, and setup, always with a product-first mindset.Turn onboarding and support interactions into clear feedback for product and operations.Grow into a highly operational role at the intersection of customers, product, and AI. What you’ll be working onGuiding new users through onboarding via Intercom, answering questions and unblocking issues.Managing daily customer conversations, prioritizing requests and resolving them efficiently.Tagging and categorizing onboarding and support conversations to understand pain points and gaps.Sharing insights with product and tech teams to help reduce future support needs.Testing and iterating on onboarding messages, flows, and automations.Continuously learning and experimenting with AI tools and operational improvements. What we’re looking forTech-fluent. You pick up new software in minutes, not hours. You already using AI tools in daily life or personal projects.Empathetic & Patient: You genuinely enjoy helping people. You see a frustrated customer as a puzzle to solve, not a nuisance.Curious and analytical: you enjoy understanding user problems and improving processes.Organize, proactive, you have a bias for action. You don’t need hand holding and can will roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done.Start up ready: You’re excited about being the first in this role. You’re happy to help build the processes, not just follow them.Fluent in French and English. What matters to usYou care about users having a great first experience with the product.You see onboarding and support as a way to improve the product, not just answer questions.You like fixing problems so they don’t happen again.You’re hands-on, proactive, and not afraid to suggest improvements.You’re excited to grow fast by taking ownership of real responsibility. What we offerInternational market exposureLaptop and work setup of your choiceA tight, ambitious team building something real — fastAWESOME Team members!  Confidentiality: The Mobile First Company uses applicants’ data only for recruitment purposes.

  Business Development Intern

  Business Development & Market Research Intern (Remote | Stipend-Based)Company: International Translation & Localization CompanyLocation: Remote (open to students in the U.S. and internationally)Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)Time Commitment: 15 hours per weekCompensation: USD 300 monthly stipend About the InternshipWe are an international translation and localization company looking for a Business Development & Market Research Intern to support our commercial team.This internship is ideal for students interested in international business, sales operations, and market research who want hands-on experience in a global, remote-first environment.This is a stipend-based, part-time internship designed to complement academic commitments. Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and identify potential client companies in target marketsBuild and update prospect lists using LinkedIn and online researchSupport outbound outreach through emails and LinkedIn messagesMaintain and organize lead data in CRM toolsAssist with follow-ups and basic pipeline trackingContribute ideas to improve outreach processes and sales workflows Who We’re Looking ForCurrently enrolled university student (junior, senior, or recent graduate)Field of study: Business, Marketing, International Business, Communications, or relatedStrong written and spoken EnglishSpanish proficiency is a plusDetail-oriented, proactive, and reliableComfortable working independently in a remote environment What You’ll GainReal-world experience in international business developmentExposure to sales processes and CRM toolsOpportunity to collaborate with a global teamResume-building experience with measurable contributionsInternship certificate or academic support documentation if required Compensation & ScheduleUSD 300 monthly stipendFlexible schedule (15 hours per week)Fully remote

  Paid Temporary Community Engagement Canvasser

  Paid Temporary Community Engagement CanvasserAbout Cycle Retrotech: Cycle Retrotech is a Brooklyn based company that provides architecture, urban design, sustainable design, and development consulting services to public agencies, individuals and businesses. A publicly engaged firm that seeks out projects in the public interest, Cycle works with its clients and collaborating partners to create urban design and architecture for living cities and buildings. An analytically focused practice with deep roots in the expanding issue of sustainability, Cycle designs, plans, manages, and executes projects for clients large, small, and in-between with a calibrated understanding of the competing interests that characterize work in the public arena. Role Description: Cycle is seeking temporary hourly support for a canvassing initiative. Canvassers will assist in circulating Resident Impact Study surveys to residents within (4) New York City Housing Authority developments that have recently undergone electrification projects. The surveys are part of a study funded by the National Laboratory of The Rockies (NLR) which aims to understand the impacts of the new electrified heating and cooling systems. The interns selected for this role will aid in door-to-door distribution of surveys and will be expected to be able to give brief explanations of the study to interested residents (with the use of a script and with supervision by Cycle personnel). This is a short term, hourly role and we anticipate hiring approximately 12 interns to help with the work which we estimate will equate to approximately 200 hours total. Canvassers should plan to be available for up to 5 full days (likely weekend days). Canvassers will be expected to arrive on site at a given time and be able to work for 8 hours per day with a lunch break. Lunch will be provided.  What you’ll do: In person, door-to-door knocking, survey distribution, script reading with leadership supervision Location: Queens, Bronx, Manhattan (UWS and Harlem)Pay: $25/hr Skills: In-person communication - multilingual skills desired!CanvassingAbility to be on your feet for up to 8 hours per dayAccelerated Decision Process:The hiring process for this job is on a strict timeline. Interested candidates shall respond to this posting via email to caitlin@c-ap.net with a cover letter explaining their interest and availability to work on 5 full consecutive weekend days along with a resume or simple list of experience that may be relevant to the job no later than February 9th.  In their cover letter, candidates must state that they meet all Required Qualifications listed below. Please use the subject line: NREL Study: Canvasser Application to respond.Successful candidates will receive an invitation to a zoom-based informational orientation which will take place the week of Feb 2nd or Feb 9th. Candidates will be notified of their selection on or before February 10th and a full canvassing calendar and a “what to expect” package will be shared at that time. Door knocking will begin on or about February 21st and must be completed no later than March 7th.  Required QualificationsAbility to participate in in-person, door-to-door canvassing at residential buildingsComfortable engaging in one-on-one conversations with residents and explaining a study using a prepared scriptStrong verbal communication skills and a respectful, professional demeanorAbility to arrive on site at scheduled times and work full 8-hour days with a lunch breakAvailability for up to five full days of work during the project period (likely weekends)Ability to be on your feet and walking for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours per day)Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions under the supervision of Cycle staffNo criminal recordAuthorization to work in the United StatesAvailability to attend one of two zoom-based informational sessions on Thursday 2/5/26 at 8PM or Friday 2/6/26 at 8AM. Preferred QualificationsMultilingual communication skills, especially Spanish Prior experience with canvassing, community outreach, survey administration, or field researchExperience working with or engaging residents in community-based or residential settingsInterest in sustainability, energy systems, housing, or public-interest researchFamiliarity with New York City neighborhoods and ability to navigate to assigned locations

  Summer Intern

  Summer Internshiphttps://www.roberthjackson.org/summer-internships/

  HR Data & Analytics Intern

  JOB SUMMARY  Colson Group is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical HR Data & Analytics Intern to join our team. This position offers hands-on experience in HR data management, reporting, and analytics. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and an interest in leveraging data to drive HR insights and decision-making. This position will be based at our Oakbrook, IL and will offer a flexible schedule of 10-15 hours per week.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assist with data analysis and interpretation to support HR initiatives, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets for tracking HR metrics, including employee demographics and performance indicators.Support predictive analytics projects to identify workforce trends, forecast hiring needs, and anticipate potential turnover risks.Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for HR leadership, including turnover rates, hiring projections, and cost of turnover analysis.Collaborate with HR team members on special projects, such as optimizing data collection processes and improving reporting efficiency.Assist with other HR projects, reports, and tasks.  QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts.Familiarity with data analytics concepts; experience with predictive analytics is a plus.Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Experience utilizing Business Intelligence (BI) tools used for data visualization and analysis, such as Tableau, Power BI and/or Qlik.