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

  Business Operations Intern (WINSTON-SALEM ONLY)

  Upper South Studio is looking for a highly motivated student to join our team as a Business Operations Intern. In this role, you will assist with the day-to-day functions that support our business operations. Tasks may include data entry, managing spreadsheets, marketing, answering phone calls, organizing files, and performing general office duties. This is a hands-on position designed for someone who is organized, adaptable, and eager to learn how a dynamic business operates. The role is intentionally broad to give you exposure to many aspects of our company and is ideal for someone who is flexible and ready to support wherever needed.About us: Upper South is a hospitality trading company; we work directly with mills while handling a wide variety of materials including wovens, outdoor, acrylics, leather, vinyl, prints and sheers. At Upper South, we have over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry, working directly with designers, purchasing agents and property owners. Recent projects include Virgin Vegas (all guestrooms and suites), Four Seasons Cabo, Waldorf Astoria New York, Wyndham Waikiki, Hilton Garden Inn El Segundo, Air B N B Corporate Headquarters, and Duke’s Waikiki. If interested, please contact susan.rosen@uppersouthstudio.com

  Veteran Support & Community Engagement Intern

  Internship Title: Veteran Nonprofit – Community Engagement & Communications InternAbout UsThe 90 Degree Ascent is a veteran nonprofit dedicated to empowering service members, veterans, and their families through wellness programs, community events, and supportive services. We believe in honoring the commitment of those who serve by building strong community connections and providing resources that make a difference.Position OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Community Engagement & Communications Intern to support our outreach and social impact efforts. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, or social impact work. Interns will gain hands-on experience in social media strategy, event promotion, and community engagement while working directly with staff, volunteers, and veterans.ResponsibilitiesAssist in developing and executing social media content across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).Help design flyers, graphics, and digital materials to promote events and campaigns.Support event planning, coordination, and on-site logistics for community and veteran-focused programs.Engage with community partners, volunteers, and donors through outreach and communication efforts.Conduct research to identify outreach opportunities and potential collaborations.Provide administrative and operational support as needed for nonprofit programs.QualificationsCurrent student or recent graduate in communications, nonprofit management, marketing, public relations, or related field.Passion for serving veterans and supporting community initiatives.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Comfortable with social media management tools and basic design platforms (e.g., Canva).Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks independently.Internship DetailsLocation: Hybrid (remote and in Holland, MI) Schedule: 5-10 hours a week (flexible schedule)Compensation: $500 per semester, plus free membership to our yoga and fitness studio The Forge Yoga (www.theforgeyogami.com) Duration: [e.g., Fall 2025 Semester / 12 weeks]How to ApplySubmit your resume and a short cover letter sharing why you’re interested in this internship to [contact email or application link].

  Sports Performance Intern Coach

  Sports Performance Internship Program Program OverviewThe Fortis Sports Performance Intern Coach works with athletes of all school-ages and in all sports. This person will be responsible for helping runprogramming for individual athletes, small groups, and teams that aims tomaximize gains in sport-specific athleticism. As a coach and trainer in ourorganization, you will be responsible for not only helping athletes developphysical attributes like speed, strength, and endurance, but also for helpingthem become better people.Responsibilities and DutiesTrain and mentor athletes in the gym, track, or field.Assist in creation of training programs for athletes, small groups, andteams based on their age, maturity levels, window of trainability, sportspecific needs, and current strengths and weaknesses.Communicate with parents effectively, providing them with the reasoningbehind our training methods, goals for their athlete, and vision for howwe help their athlete succeed in sport and in life.Help with basic administrative duties associated with running trainingprograms to include athletic testing tracking.QualificationsAll majors are welcome to apply.Strong interpersonal skills are a must for this position.Intrinsically motivated to powerfully impact the lives of student athletes.Ability to demonstrate physically demanding plyometrics, strengthexercises, etc 

  The Texas Tribune Fellowship Program

  The Texas Tribune is hiring for its 2026 fellowships. We are looking for creative, high-potential talent to join our trailblazing digital news organization.The Tribune is the state’s premier digital-first news organization, providing in-depth, nonpartisan coverage of Texas politics and public policy. Our nonprofit newsroom covers a wide range of topics, such as public and higher education, health, immigration, politics and the environment. In addition to investigative reports, we produce robust journalism in a variety of formats — from data visualizations and searchable databases to explanatory guides and editorial events — all designed to bring greater transparency and accountability to public policy and government.Tribune fellowships are paid positions for currently enrolled college students who work part-time in the spring and fall and who are full-time in the summer. Recent graduates are eligible for the summer program, but spring and fall fellows must be enrolled as community college, undergraduate or graduate students while they work at the Tribune.Tribune fellowships are available to those seeking experience in the following fields:audience engagement, data visualization, engineering, events, graphic design,marketing and communications, nonprofit resource development, photography, product development, andreporting in Texas or Washington, D.C. Why join our fellowship program?Our fellows don't just observe — they contribute directly to our mission.Non-journalism fellows are critical to ensuring we can continue to serve Texans with factual, nonpartisan news. We’re looking for college students eager to put their classroom lessons into practice and launch their careers while working toward a more engaged, better-informed, more civically aware Texas.The Tribune’s newsroom fellowships offer practical experience in public service journalism. You'll work alongside our award-winning staff to produce meaningful, fact-driven work that informs Texans and holds power accountable. This isn’t just an internship — it’s a chance to have a real impact.Tribune fellows have written about how a new law limits the use of parent-child reunification therapy in custody battles, taken photographs and video for a story about Llano River communities fighting a former oil executive’s plan for a private dam, and provided in-depth, data-driven reporting on how many Texans could lose health coverage under expiring tax credits. See recent work by Texas Tribune fellows here.How to applyYou may apply for more than one 2026 fellowship. Submit your application here for spring and summer fellowships by Nov. 2. The deadline to apply for fall fellowships is Feb. 15. Questions?For general questions about the fellowship program, please contact Andy Alford, the Tribune’s director of recruitment, training and career development. We do not accept applications by email. About The Texas TribuneHere’s what you should know about the Tribune. From day one, we’ve had disruption, innovation and risk-taking in our DNA. We’re ambitious as all get out but still have the punch-above-your-weight mentality of a scrappy start-up. We believe we can meet the demands of our audience and our own expectations for excellence without breaking the bank — or our staff. We understand not everything is a story for us — we have to make choices — but we’re always looking to expand our boundaries. We’re nonprofit because the challenging economic reality for media these days obligates us to find a different way, reliable and sustainable, to fund serious journalism. We’re nonpartisan because we live in the United States of Confirmation Bias — and we don’t need to be part of the problem. We don’t need to be yet another source of information affirming the voices and perspectives that are already in people’s heads. At the same time, nonpartisan is not non-thinking. We call B.S. when B.S. needs to be called.The Texas Tribune seeks to ensure that its newsroom and its news coverage reflect Texas by including a wide range of perspectives from people of different backgrounds, ideologies and experiences.Learn more about The Texas Tribune here. 

  NextGen Agriculture/Forest Health Internship

  What: Forestry Internship in collaboration with CNMI Forestry Department Forest HealthThe Forest Health Protection and Invasive Plant Management addresses issues on forest pests and plant diseases. The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is currently pursuing the suppression of invasive and detrimental species. A total of 80 acres collectively was reported as acres of concern. Pest suppression methodology includes chemical treatment, physical removing of target species, monitoring of any new species of concern and the release of biological controls. Duration: Spring 2026Who: Full-time NMC StudentsHow you will benefit: The intern will acquire skills in data collection, use of GPS navigation tools to identify pests and invasive species, first hand experience conducting research and erradication techinques that lead to the overall health of the CNMI’s environmental and agricultural health. Interns will also benefit from networking and exposure to local agencies, companies, and professionals in their potenial career field.Time Committment: Up to 300 hours,Minimum Requirements: Must be a full-time student SP25GPA of 2.5 or higherCNMI Forestry Preferred Areas of Study Courses in CO210 or higher, EN201 or higher, Natural Resource Management coursesDuties: 1. Collect, Record, and enter data on invasive plants and species. 2.Assist in public outreach programs.3.Assist in the application of pesticides and chemicals to exterminate invasive plants and species.4.Perform outdoors research activities protecting and maintaining forest health. 5. Utilize compasses, maps, and GPS hand-held units to navigate in remote areas, 6. Ability to take detailed field notes and collect data. 7. Assist in deployment of traps at point of entries such as dock and airports. 8.Exercises safety and amicable work habits in the workplace.9.Assist in planting for reforestation purpose.10.Capacity to think critically and analyze problems