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 Development & Marketing Internship – Global Tech Expansion (Tampa Office)

  Why This Internship?This is an ideal opportunity for students seeking internship-for-credit programs. You will gain hands-on business experience by working closely with our leadership team to build U.S. market entry strategies.You’ll learn how to:Research and identify potential customers in the U.S.Assist in developing marketing campaigns and social media outreachContribute to partnership development with local businessesSupport client presentations and meetingsUnderstand real-world market expansion & entrepreneurial strategyWhat’s In It For You?Credit-eligible for Business Administration programs (check with your academic advisor)Resume-boosting startup + international business experienceDirect mentorship from company founders and executivesFlexible work hours to fit your class schedulePotential for a future paid role as we scale our U.S. teamQualificationsStrong interest in business development, sales, or marketingExcellent communication & problem-solving skillsSelf-driven and proactive learnerComfortable with hybrid/remote work tools (Zoom, Brevo, Google Workspace, etc.)

  Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Internship

  Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Internship Location:** Clearwater  Duration:** 10–12 Weeks | Paid Internship / 18 -24 Hours Per Week Department:** Sales & Business Development About WCC Business Solutions For nearly 50 years, WCC Business Solutions has proudly served the Tampa Bay community as a locally owned and operated office technology provider. We deliver world-class imaging technology, managed print services, and workflow automation solutions—backed by industry-leading service response times. Unlike national competitors, we combine enterprise-level expertise with local decision-making and personalized service, helping businesses reduce costs, streamline operations, and thrive in today’s competitive marketplace. Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern to join our dynamic sales team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in B2B sales development, with a focus on lead generation, prospecting, and sales enablement. The SDR Intern will play a vital role in identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, setting appointments for Account Executives, and supporting go-to-market initiatives. This internship is designed for Seniors or recent graduates interested in careers in sales, business development, or marketing, with mentorship from experienced sales leaders and exposure to cutting-edge sales processes. Key Responsibilities Prospecting & Lead Generation Research and identify target customers across healthcare, legal, education, non-profit, real estate, ministry, and AEC industries. Support outbound outreach campaigns through phone calls, email sequences, and LinkedIn prospecting. Qualify prospects and schedule introductory meetings for senior Account Executives. Sales & Marketing Support Update and maintain records in the company’s CRM system. Assist in developing prospect lists, outreach scripts, and email templates. Participate in ride-alongs, product demos, and customer visits to gain firsthand sales exposure.  Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement programs that reinforce WCC’s 'buy local' message. Team Collaboration & Reporting Attend weekly sales team meetings and provide updates on prospecting activity. Track daily/weekly activity metrics and help prepare sales performance reports. Collaborate with Account Executives and management to refine strategies for pipeline growth. Qualifications Current senior or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident, outgoing personality with ability to engage business professionals at all levels. Highly motivated, self-starter, and eager to learn B2B sales best practices. Organized with attention to detail and strong time-management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CRM or Salesforce experience a plus. Learning Outcomes & Career Benefits Professional Sales Training – Learn modern B2B sales development practices from seasoned executives. Develop skills in structured qualification frameworks and organizational operating systems. Real-World Experience – Work directly with business leaders in the Tampa Bay community. Networking Opportunities – Build relationships with WCC leadership and local executives. Career Readiness – Gain a competitive edge for future roles in sales, marketing, or business development. Full-Time Pathway – High-performing interns may be considered for full-time employment upon graduation. Compensation & Perks Paid internship including appointment setting bonuses Flexible scheduling around classes. Mentorship and coaching from WCC executives. Career development support, including resume and LinkedIn review. 

  Counseling or Social Work Intern- Masters Level

  Job Title: Counseling or Social Work Intern (Masters Level Student)Department: Clinical ServicesReports To: LPC Team Lead / MSW Intake Team Lead/ Clinical DirectorFLSA Status: Paid Internship (Contractor 1099)Locations: Must be located in Augusta or Macon, GA area (Hybrid and Telehealth Options Available)Position Summary:The Counseling Intern provides supervised clinical services to clients under the direction of a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Masters In Social Work Team Lead, or Clinical Director. Interns will gain hands-on experience in assessment, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, and case coordination in a community-based behavioral health setting.This internship is designed to meet the educational and clinical training requirements for students currently enrolled in a Master’s in Counseling, Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or Counselor Education program.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct intake assessments and assist with developing individualized treatment plans under supervision.Provide individual, family, and group counseling sessions as assigned.Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).Participate in weekly clinical supervision sessions and multidisciplinary team meetings.Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals as appropriate.Collaborate with paraprofessionals, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.Participate in training, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities as required.Uphold professional ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality standards consistent with ACA, NASW, AAMFT, and university guidelines.Qualifications:Currently enrolled in an accredited MS in Counseling, Masters in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Counselor Education program.University approval and eligibility for placement required.Demonstrated interest in community-based behavioral health and trauma-informed care.Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.Supervision and Training:Interns will receive weekly supervision by a licensed professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).Group supervision opportunities are provided to meet academic program requirements.Orientation and ongoing training provided on documentation, ethics, and agency protocols.Work Schedule:Flexible schedule determined in collaboration with the intern’s university and agency needs.Typical range: 8-10 hours per week.Hybrid and telehealth options available depending on client assignment and supervisor approval.Compensation:Unpaid internship. Academic credit and supervision hours are provided.

  Research Intern

  Application Deadline: 11:59 pm ET on Monday, February 16, 2026.About Us:The Center for Election Innovation & Research (“CEIR”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, whose core mission is to work with election officials and build confidence in elections that voters should trust and do trust. CEIR has a proven record of working in a nonpartisan manner with election officials from around the country and from both sides of the aisle. To achieve its goals, CEIR seeks to increase informed civic engagement by educating the public, providing support to election officials, and conducting practical research on best practices for election administration. Position OverviewCEIR is seeking qualified Research Interns to join our team for 10 weeks during the summer of 2026.The Research Interns will work under the supervision of the Associate Research Director and Program Manager, and in collaboration with other members of the Research Team, to support CEIR’s research initiatives. These initiatives include matters pertaining to voter registration, voter access, election integrity and security, and election administration policy. The Research Interns will support CEIR’s mission by assisting with policy research and/or data analysis, contributing to work that serves CEIR’s diverse audience of election officials, policymakers, the media, voters, and other key stakeholders. This internship is designed to help students develop skills and interest in researching election administration issues.Research Interns typically follow either a “policy track” or a “data track,” though they may be asked to assist with efforts in the other track depending on workload and interest. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop understanding of issues relevant to CEIR’s mission, including policies affecting election administration and voter accessAssist with drafting external products, such as blog posts or issue briefsMonitor trends, research, and publications in the election space to inform CEIR’s research portfolioTrack news stories, state and federal legislation, and other election-related developmentsContribute to a team culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, quality, collaboration, positivity, and transparencyMaintain effective communication with team members and participate in regular team meetingsDevelop presentations or briefs to communicate results to members of the research team, other parts of CEIR, and external audiencesPolicy Track ResponsibilitiesAssist with and conduct research into public policy issues related to CEIR’s research initiatives. This may include writing plain language summaries of relevant bills or laws, analyzing news and academic articles about election administration, and assisting with qualitative research like interviews, among other activities.Translate policy research into reference documents, such as policy memos or plain language bill summariesData Track ResponsibilitiesAssist with data collection and management on topics related to CEIR’s research initiatives. This may include public data pertaining to voter registration or vote method, survey data from CEIR or other researchers, and other quantitative or qualitative data.Analyze data using statistical software and produce data visualizations About YouCEIR reviews applications for internships based on (1) the student’s interest in our mission to support elections that voters should—and do—trust and (2) the student’s desire to improve their policy research and/or data analysis skills. We encourage all interested students to apply.Strong academic recordFamiliarity with topics of election administration, election security, voting access, voter registration, or related topicsExperience in public policy research and/or data analysis, which may include experience in a classroom, research lab, internship, or other relevant settingPolicy track:Interest in public policy research, including familiarity with data findings and synthesizing relevant research from media, academic, and government publications (Experience analyzing provisions in state and federal legislation a plus)Interest in working with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw, BillTrack50) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Python)Data track:Interest in data analysis and quantitative research methods, including data collection, manipulation, and management (Experience with advanced statistical analysis is a plus)Interest in working with statistical and data management tools (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Python, SQL) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Python)Ability to work objectively and in a nonpartisan manner with respect to CEIR’s researchExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on detail and accuracyExcellent interpersonal skills and comfort working in a hybrid or remote environmentCommitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion both in your work and in the workplaceProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsA passion for getting nerdy about the details of election policy Compensation & HoursInterns will be compensated at a rate of $20.65 per hour and are expected to work full time (40 hours per week) for 10 weeks unless prior arrangements are made.The CEIR office is a hybrid work environment with an option to work remotely. Interns will be expected to work with members of the Research Team in the D.C. office 1-3 days per week. How to ApplyThe application form will ask you to provide the items listed below. Please do not include your name on any of your submitted materials. The form will ask for your name and contact information in a separate field.Interested candidates should submit the following:Resume or CV–please include any relevant research projects or experiencesBrief cover letter or statement of your interest in the position, including whether you are interested in the policy track or data track (no more than 500 words)Work sample (no more than five pages and 2,000 words)—this should be something that makes you proud, shows what you can do, and is relevant to the track to which you’re applying!

  Real Estate Internship

  This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a Life Sciences industry initiative to help Pell granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1000 students in summer internships since 2019.  You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMPTHIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE.Company: CBREJob Title: NY Tri State InternshipCBRE is the leading full service real estate services and investment organization in the world. A CBRE internship  gives you a unique opportunity to get a head start in the commercial real estate  industry by working alongside some of our top producing professionals. Our associates  will gain valuable real-life experience and learn the business by working on CBRE  projects.  CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2025. It also has  been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 20 consecutive  years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” in the real  estate sector for nine years in a row. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange  under the symbol “CBRE”. The company serves real estate investors and occupiers through approximately  530+ offices worldwide (excluding affiliates). CBRE offers a broad range of integrated  services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property  management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing;  strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe CBRE NY Tri-State Internship accelerates your learning and development by  providing you with a strong foundation upon which to build your commercial real  estate sales career. This eight-week summer intern program will introduce you to our  company, our fast-paced industry, and our world-class professionals. Program  participants will receive real-world training and participate in networking and learning  opportunities.  INTERNSHIP DATES: 8 weeks, beginning in June 2026 and ending in July 2026.WORK TYPE: X On-site position   In-person at the office: 5 days per week  RESPONSIBILITIESConduct company, property, and industry-specific research Manage and update prospects in an internal tracking database Assist in developing and preparing marketing and presentation materials Track local and regional activity, e.g., economy, employment statistics, major company  activity, industry trends and demographics that affect the local real estate market Contribute to special projects in support of business developmentProvide ongoing support with current deals, including market surveys, proposal reviews  and summaries, lease reviews, financial analysis  DESIRED MAJORS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS*Current sophomores and juniors*Majors: Business, Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Urban PlanningThe internship is designed for results-oriented and entrepreneurial candidates with a  strong academic background, preferably in business or real estate. Applicants should  be self-motivated, creative, disciplined and exhibit a demonstrated interest in the  commercial real estate industry.  Desire to work in the commercial real estate industry Experience with MS Office with preferred experience in Salesforce and Tableau Strong presentation skills Ability to network and develop strong relationships Detail-oriented and highly organized Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Solid written and oral communication skills Ability to work independently and collaborativelyCandidates are required to live within a commutable distance of our New York City office.Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. APPLICATION/INTERVIEW PROCESS NOTE: To be considered as a candidate for one of the Project Onramp reserved internships, you MUST be a Pell Grant recipient for the current school year. Reminder: This company  is only seeking current sophomores and juniors.  Verify Pell Grant status for the current school year: Take a screenshot of the Pell Grant section from your Financial Aid portal. Feel free to black out the dollar amounts. Send the screenshot via Handshake message or to my email: kevin.nicholas@lifesciencecares.org, **along with a PDF of your resume. Make sure your resume is saved as: First Name Last Name** Virtual Intro Meeting: Once I have received and reviewed your Pell Grant verification, I will email you to schedule a 30-35 mins video call in the coming days, which may include the weekend/off day, if possible. This is not a formal interview. It is an opportunity for me to meet you, learn a bit about your background and share important details about the Project Onramp program. Assuming the Intro Meeting goes smoothly, your resume will be submitted to the hiring team for priority review, as a member of Project Onramp. CBRE will contact candidates who have been selected for interviews. The interview will be an opportunity for candidates to discuss their background, interests, and experiences that have given them the skills and interest to thrive in this internship. Additional steps of the interview process will be shared when necessary.  INFORMATION FOR 2026 GRADUATESAre you open to hiring 2026 graduates for a summer internship?  No PAY RATE$20/hr LOCATION New York City Office, accessible by public transportation