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

  Intern - Corporate Communications

  Job title: Intern - Corporate CommunicationsStarting Wage: $21.50Please apply on our website: Click HEREPosition SummaryUnder general supervision, supports communications functions at the District. Responsible for writing, videography, graphic design, and photography for publications, and other Communications projects. Provides support for employee and customer events. Supports District social media channels as needed.EducationRequired - One (1) year of college completed with a study emphasis in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field. If a recent graduate, must be pursuing post graduate hours.Licenses, Certifications and/or TestingRequired - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon HireRequired - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon HireKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong organizational skills; attention to accuracy and details.Must be a self-starter.Ability to work with limited supervision.Ability to work on several projects at one time and meet deadlines.Writing skills, with emphasis on using active verbs; use of Associated Press writing style.Strong skills and experience in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.Skills and experience in visual storytelling including writing, shooting and editing.Experience in social media content creation. (Entry proficiency)Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary.Essential FunctionsCreate content (writing, video, photos) for District communications, including website, presentations, social media, etc.Provide planning support for employee events, including design, promotion, execution and photography.Assist with District’s fundraising efforts, including campaign strategy and planning, material design, and event coordination.Provide support to other members of the Corporate Communications and Business Development teams, as directed.Various administrative tasks, including but not limited to data entry, mailings, department inventory.Required for All JobsPerform a variety of other duties as assignedUnderstand and comply with all District policies and proceduresPhysical DemandsStationary Position - OccasionallyMove/Traverse - OccasionallyStationary Position/Seated - FrequentlyTransport/Lifting - OccasionallyTransport/Carrying - OccasionallyExerting Force/Pushing - OccasionallyExerting Force/Pulling - OccasionallyAscend/Descend - RarelyBalancing - RarelyPosition Self/Stooping - RarelyPosition Self/Kneeling - RarelyPosition Self/Crouching - RarelyPosition Self/Crawling - RarelyReaching - RarelyHandling - OccasionallyGrasping - OccasionallyFeeling - RarelyCommunicate/Talking - ConstantlyCommunicate/Hearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - FrequentlyCoordination - FrequentlyPhysical and Environmental RequirementsOffice: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"

  Digital Marketing Summer Intern

  About The Job:Biofargo is hiring a remote Digital Marketing Summer Intern! We are a biotech distributor based in Richmond, VA. If you are an undergraduate student with an interest in marketing—we'd love to hear from you!Approximate Dates: May 19th - August 19th (3 Month Internship, flexible based on academic schedule)Weekly Hours: 30-40hrs/wk (Project-based educational internship)Compensation: $1,500 Monthly Living Stipend (+ Academic Course Credit)Employment Type: Remote, Internship, Non-Salaried, Stipend-Based Company Description:Biofargo is a local distributor of laboratory equipment and supplies, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. As a small business, our dedicated team brings years of experience distributing top-tier laboratory essentials at competitive rates. If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you! For more information, visit us at www.biofargo.com or contact us at contact@biofargo.com. Job Description:This is a full-time remote internship for a Digital Marketing Intern at Biofargo Inc. in Richmond, VA. This role will assist the Sales & Marketing Coordinator in updating our website, bolstering our advertising, improving our social media presence, and preparing reports. This internship is intended to help student(s) develop practical marketing skills when working with small businesses. This position will focus on optimizing our website and may include (but is not limited to):Attending weekly 1:1 trainings focused on learning practical marketing software, tools, and strategies.Updating product listings across our website (e.g., updating photos, fixing typos, formatting issues, etc.)Assisting in creating blog content, newsletters, and updating copy on our website.Assisting in creating monthly newsletters and devising creative ad campaigns.Preparing simple weekly reports of company sales, order volume, and total revenue performance.Helping to manage our LinkedIn presence, including assisting with creating, designing, and executing engaging LinkedIn posts. Qualifications:Proficiency in Excel to modify datasets, analyze spreadsheets, create pivot tables, and clean datasets.Familiarity and interest in user-experience (UEX) in a sales context.Mastery of English to update copy errors and fix typos on our website.Strong organizational skills to help organize marketing folders, photos, and files.Proficiency in Excel to analyze spreadsheets, clean data, and utilize pivot tables.Proficiency with Canva design suite to create graphics.Strong organizational skills to help organize our marketing folder, photos, and files. Must be currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program to apply. High School or GED equivalent required. Candidates with a background in marketing, business, english, biology (or related field) preferred. Previous marketing experience preferred.

  Research & Development Intern

  Who We Are  At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.   Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.   Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPop’ mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.  Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”   Job Summary Research & Development Intern will gain valuable work experience at a high-growth frozen novelty company that will set them up for success in a future role in R&D. The Research & Development Interns will help in developing and testing new products.  Responsibilities Participate in the creation of new products, improvement of existing frozen pops, maintenance of cost-effective measures, and timely resolution of technical service related to Fluid, Cultured, and Frozen Dairy and Non-Dairy products.Researching ingredients function in different new products and processes.Support product stability studies and shelf-life assessments.Conduct laboratory and pilot plant trials.Work with suppliers, sales, and/or marketing to design a new production that aligns with potential business opportunities.Other tasks as assigned by the Director of R&D Food Safety Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring that R&D activities are done in accordance with GMP’s, and that food safety and quality in production is not compromised.Assist QA and production teams in root cause analysis and corrective actions. Physical Demands and Work Environment    Physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear, and reach with hands or arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 30 lbs. Works comfortably in a variable temperature environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on a manufacturing plant floor.   Minimum Qualifications Rising Senior/Graduating in 2025 or MS studentPreferred Majors: Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Science, or other related majors with an interest in food safety in a manufacturing environmentUnderstanding of hazard analysis and risk assessment requiredAbility to sit and/or stand for extended periods of timeReliable transportation required!Ability to travel to Elk River, MN and Plymouth, MN as neededFoundational knowledge in food safety and food hygieneFoundational knowledge in types of hazards in food (biological, chemical, and physical)Additional Requirements    Attention to detailAbility to learn quickly and follow instructions, but also work independentlyNaturally curious, with an appreciation for ambiguity and the ability to embrace the “test and learn” mentality in pursuit of continuous improvement.Alignment to our mission to spread kindness – JonnyPops is a kindness-based companyVersatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. 

  Broadcast Journalism Internship

  About Us KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!Job Overview A professional internship for a full-time student on the college/university level providing practical broadcast journalism experience through paid internship work on a weekly basis within a local television newsroom in the Twin Cities.Job Responsibilities Works in various areas of the news department as assigned, learning first-hand the operation of the newsroom and gaining valuable hands-on experience under the direct supervision of news staff.Activities to include any regular functions of the newsroom, including but not limited to writing, producing, reporting, photojournalism, and operations in the day-to-day newsgathering performed by members of the news staff.Attends daily editorial meetings, checks news sources, including wire services, email contacts, and phone calls received by the content desk. Assigned practical work in supporting working journalists, including researching, writing, and editing material to be reviewed and potentially incorporated in the newsgathering processes of the news department.Is knowledgeable about local, national, and world events. Is informed about issues and concerns of the station’s audience.Other duties as may be assigned, in keeping with the spirit of providing practical experience to the student who will, in turn, document the internship as may be required by their educational institution.Must be able to work in areas and conditions that are often noisy with many distractions.Must be able to listen to and respond verbally in English to others.Must have manual dexterity to operate office equipment (including telephone, PC workstation, copier, etc.) and manipulate computer keys.Ability to think critically and logically.Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping.Articulate information in a clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing.Must be able to move quickly at times throughout the building.Works with time-sensitive information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.Must be able to stand or sit for periods of time.Able to work outside in extreme weather conditions as needed to gather information, including video shots, for stories. The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.Works in professional, fast-paced, collaborative team environment with a number of members at any given timeQualifications Full-time student pursuing a college degree with a major in journalism, mass communications or related field in an accredited institution of higher learning.Should have recommendation of the academic advisor of the student.Ability to read, write and speak English well with good communications skills.Good news judgment and understanding of daily news content.Able to work well in a high-pressure environment, often under tight deadlines. Must be capable of handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and managing time-sensitive material in real-time.Highly organized and detail-oriented.Proficient with computers and web-based skills in research.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.Able to respond to emails, answer phone calls and communicate professionally.Ability to report to the newsroom for work for up to eight-hour shifts on determined schedules.Additional Information This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Compensation and Benefits When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.The pay rate for this position is $15.97 per hour.For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.Diversity Statement Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

  Part-Time Administrative Assistant

  Here’s the final Handshake-optimized job description with the salary range included:Part-Time Administrative Assistant (20-25 Hours/Week) – Fun & Fast-Paced Team! 🚀📍 Location: Crystal Lake/Remote⏳ Hours: 20-25 hours per week💰 Pay: $16 - $18 per hour💼 Job Type: Part-TimeAbout UsWe are a fast-growing, fun, and innovative company looking for a motivated and tech-savvy Administrative Assistant to help keep our operations running smoothly! If you love staying organized, being creative, and working with a collaborative team, this role is for you!What You’ll Do📅 Manage & Update Our Shared Calendar – Keep schedules organized and up to date.📞 Communicate with Vendors – Handle calls, quotes, and invoices.📊 Assist with Basic Bookkeeping – Support invoicing and financial tasks.🎨 Create Marketing Flyers & Content – Use Canva (or similar tools) to design materials.📱 Manage Social Media – Help with Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.💡 Assist with New Initiatives – Support exciting company projects and campaigns.📝 Keep Multiple Projects Organized – Track tasks, deadlines, and priorities.Who You Are✅ Detail-Oriented & Organized – You love keeping things in order.✅ Self-Starter – You take initiative and love problem-solving.✅ Tech-Savvy & Creative – You’re comfortable using:Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Slack (or similar) for communicationChatGPT (or similar AI tools) to boost productivityCanva (or similar design tools) for marketing materials✅ Social Media Pro – You know your way around Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.✅ Bilingual in English & Spanish – Strong written and verbal skills in both languages. Not required but preferred. Why Work With Us?🌟 Flexible Schedule – Work 20-25 hours per week on a schedule that fits you.🎉 Fun & Collaborative Culture – We believe work should be exciting!📈 Growth Opportunities – Learn new skills and grow with us.💡 Creative Freedom – Bring your ideas to the table and make an impact!Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and believe diversity strengthens our team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.🚀 Ready to Apply? Send your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit!