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

  Medical Imaging Intern

  At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.Job DescriptionPrimary Function of PositionThe candidate will work with a top-notch, multi-disciplinary R&D team to develop medical imaging, computer vision, surgical planning, and navigation software for the Ion robotic bronchoscope.  We are seeking a talented individual to research and develop algorithms for computer vision and medical imaging. Expected contributions include literature surveys, algorithm design and implementation, and testing on clinical datasets.Essential Job DutiesExperiment with different computer vision and machine learning models for medical imaging.Prototype algorithms and evaluate performance.Draft reports and presentations.QualificationsRequired Skills and ExperienceDeep understanding and hands-on experience in computer vision, medical imaging, and machine learningKnowledge and experience in one or multiple areas: image segmentation / registration / reconstruction / camera pose estimation / SLAM / generative AI.Proficiency in programming using C++ or PythonFamiliar with one or more tools and libraries: OpenCV, PyTorch / TensorFlow, ITK / VTK.Strong verbal and written communication skillsPassion for developing technologies to improve the lives of patients and physicians.Self-motivated, self-disciplined, able to work independently.Ability to perform fast prototyping iterations; thinking outside the box to solve practical problems.University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.Required Education and TrainingCurrent enrollment in a Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree-seeking program at the Doctorate level. Master's level students would also be considered based on specific relevant experience.Additional InformationDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.Mandatory NoticesU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.Base Compensation Range Region 1: $73 USD - $82 USDBase Compensation Range Region 2: $62 USD - $70 USDShift: DayWorkplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.      

  Computer Vision Engineering Intern

  At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.Job DescriptionPrimary Function of PositionThe candidate will join a leading R&D team to advance research and development in cutting-edge computer vision for robotic endoscopic video technologies. The focus will be on vision foundation/diffusion models, feature detection, and multimodal video analysis, contributing to next-generation AI platforms for real-world applications.We are seeking a talented individual passionate about the latest advancements in computer vision and deep learning. Expected contributions include literature research, algorithm development and implementation, and experimental evaluation on large-scale video and image datasets.Essential Job DutiesExplore and experiment with state-of-the-art computer vision models, including foundation models and generative diffusion models, with applications to video understanding, multi-modal data, and visual feature extraction.Prototype novel algorithms and evaluate performance using public and proprietary datasets.Conduct literature surveys and summarize key findings in reports and presentations.QualificationsRequired Skills and ExperienceSolid understanding and hands-on experience in computer vision, deep learning, and video analysis.Knowledge in one or more areas: large vision-language models, generative diffusion models, feature detection, scene understanding, video classification, or multimodal learning.Proficiency in programming with Python or C++, with experience in relevant frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, OpenCV, DINO/CLIP, HuggingFace Transformers, etc.).Strong research and communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings and present them clearly.Passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI technologies to solve complex, real-world problems.Passion for developing technologies to improve the lives of patients and physicians.Self-driven, able to work independently and deliver rapid prototyping and experimentation.Ability to perform fast prototyping iterations; thinking outside the box to solve practical problems.University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.Required Education and TrainingCurrent enrollment in a Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related degree-seeking program at the Doctorate level. Master's level students would also be considered based on specific relevant experience. Additional InformationDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.Mandatory NoticesU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.Base Compensation Range Region 1: $73 USD - $82 USDBase Compensation Range Region 2: $62 USD - $70 USDShift: DayWorkplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.   

  JUCO Clinical Operations Intern

  JUCO (Junior College) Clinical Operations Intern📍 Location: Holliston, MA → In-Person⏳ Duration: Summer 2025 (Full-Time, 10-12 Weeks) 💰 Compensation: Summer Stipend ($2-4k based on time and performance)About the Role:We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Clinical Operations Intern to support our growing clinical services team. This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in clinical operations within a fast-paced, tech-enabled healthcare environment. You will work closely with clinical coordinators, providers, and operations leadership to ensure smooth execution of patient-facing services.About Us:NeuroSync is at the forefront of neurotechnology innovation, offering a digital health platform designed for the assessment of brain health, the management of recovery processes, and the optimization of performance. Our mission is to leverage next-generation technologies to enhance understanding and care for neurological conditions, providing solutions that cater to individuals and professionals alike. Job Description:As a JUCO Clinical Operations Intern, you will support our technology-enabled service (TES) operations, primarily focusing on patient coordination. You will play a crucial role in our operations, particularly in supporting services provided to personal injury attorneys for patient data management, which is a significant revenue source. Key Responsibilities:Enter patient information into our tracking systemSit in on provider & clinical meetingsAssist with day-to-day business operations (e.g. scheduling, logistics, and documentation)Help maintain and improve internal databases, records, and process workflowsWork with marketing and clinical teams on cross-functional projectsConduct research and summarize findings to help inform operational & clinical decisionsShadow leadership meetings and contribute to administrative planningPrepare presentations and agendas for meetings Requirements:Residency in Massachusetts (MA) or currently attending university in MA.Availability to work on-site at our office Mon-Fri.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms preferred.Ability to analyze data and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Job TypeFull-time, 10-12 week internship. Compensation based on skills and experience.

  Seasonal Sales Ambassador

  🎁 Now Hiring: Seasonal Sales Ambassadors for Snowport 2025 🎁Perfect for Business Students Looking to Build Sales Experience! and additional commission per month can exceed +$2000 based on performance📍 Location: Snowport, Seaport District, Boston, MA📅 Dates: November 7, 2025 – December 28, 2025🕒 Hours of Operation:- Wednesday–Friday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM- Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM- Closed Mondays & Tuesdays (except Dec 23 & 24)❄️ About the EventSnowport is Boston’s beloved holiday pop-up featuring vendors, gifts, and festive experiences. We're looking for 3 energetic and personable Sales Ambassadors to represent our booth, engage with visitors, and drive product sales during the holiday season.🌟 Why Apply?- Sharpen your person-to-person sales skills- Gain real-world customer engagement experience- Work in a high-energy, festive environment- Build your resume with a standout seasonal opportunity🧑‍💼 Job DetailsRole: Seasonal Sales AmbassadorPay: $18–$22/hour (based on experience)Total Hours: 20–25 hours/week per employeeEstimated Weekly Schedule (3 rotating team members):We aim for 2 people per shift during high-traffic hours.You’ll work 4–5 shifts/week, including weekends.Sample Shift Coverage Plan:Day | Shift(s) | Shift Times | Staff NeededWed–Fri | Evening | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 2 staffSat–Sun | Morning | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 2 staffSat–Sun | Evening | 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 2 staff✅ Responsibilities- Greet and engage customers with warmth and enthusiasm- Answer product-related questions and process transactions- Assist in maintaining inventory and visual merchandising- Support daily setup and breakdown of booth- Report on customer feedback and sales insights🧠 Ideal Candidate- Enrolled in a Business, Marketing, or Sales program- Interested in building face-to-face sales and communication skills- Comfortable standing for extended periods in a fast-paced environment- Reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic- Previous customer service or retail experience a plus (but not required!)  

  Campus Ambassador and Sales Intern

  Attention: All Interns.Company Name: IBornStudio/DTec CorpSoftware Tools: DTec Cybersecurity | DTec CLI | DTec-Core | IDTec Quantum SystemsMission:DTec-Core develops sovereign cybersecurity solutions using post-quantum encryption standards. Our CLI toolset—DTec CLI—brings government-grade data protection to schools, hospitals, banks, and beyond. As the world transitions to quantum-era threats, DTec offers students the chance to be at the forefront of this Cyber Peace quantum security revolution.Internship Focus:We're recruiting Campus Ambassadors in relevant fields & Sales Interns to launch DTec CLI across educational institutions and enterprise networks. This is your chance to help secure sensitive data and pitch quantum-grade solutions to decision-makers.What You’ll Learn / Do:Master how DTec CLI protects data using post-quantum cryptographyLearn B2B sales skills: research, outreach, and follow-upOrganize easy and free campus demo events and host briefingsReceive professional mentorship from engineers, cryptographers, and foundersEarn trust credits toward certification and bonuses for yearly or multi-year dealsPathway to long-term role based on performanceTools & Resources:Pre-written scripts for demos and outreachPitch Deck for serious field demosCalendly link for booking meetings with the teamFull training and support providedTime Commitment:Flexible 5– 9 hours/week or more to close deals | Remote-first | Open to all relevant majorsIdeal For Students In:Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Sales/Marketing, or CommunicationsInterested in encryption, trust-building, and tech for social goodApplication Method:Upload resume & a brief note on why cyber peace matters to you.And interested schools can book directly with our founder: Calendly link.Contact Us:  https://calendly.com/ibornstudio/15min