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

  USA Agroforestry Research & Expansion Intern - Courageous Land

  Role Type: Part-time Internship (Path to Full-Time Leadership role)Location: Georgia (USA) / RemoteCompensation: Compatible with experience levelApply now! About Courageous LandCourageous Land’s mission is to reverse climate change while creating health and abundance for all life on Earth. We unlock the potential of agroforestry by reforesting degraded landscapes in ways that optimize carbon removal, food production, and financial returns.Through our Agroforestry Intelligence Platform, we provide integrated solutions—including proprietary software, financing, technical consulting, and carbon/crop sales—to landowners, corporations, and fund managers globally. Our vision is that any landowner, anywhere in the world, can increase their earnings by transitioning to agroforestry.We are an award-winning company and a certified B-corp. The OpportunityThis is more than an internship; it is a strategic on-ramp for a future leader. As we expand from our roots in Brazil into the United States, you will serve as a technical and research leader, and represent the company at meetings and events. Your goal is to help us adapt our proven models to the U.S., and train to become a future Agroforestry Manager responsible for on-the-ground execution. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Research: Conduct rigorous analysis of perennial tree-crop systems, agroforestry systems, specialists, partners, incentives, programs and more.Data Synthesis: Organize and analyze technical data to inform our U.S. expansion strategy and "Agroforestry Intelligence" models.Executive Support: Prepare data-driven briefs and high-quality presentations for the CEO and technical team to support expert calls and investor reviews.Field Due Diligence: Assist in scouting pilot farms and conducting preliminary field due diligence, including soil/water assessments and site mapping.Design Collaboration: Work with our Brazil-based technical team to adapt agroforestry designs for U.S. climates and species.Operational Execution: Participate in the execution of planting and managing agroforestry systems, levering local experts and partners and our agroforestry intelligence software Ideal CandidateTechnical Foundation: Experience with farming and/or forestry. Current student or recent graduate in Forestry, Agronomy, or Agroecology with a strong understanding of regenerative systems.High Execution: A voracious learner with a track record of high achievement and a hunger to move from theory to "learning by doing." You must be self-motivated and have a bias for action- a pilot, not a passenger.Communication: Excellent technical writing and research skills, great at communicating complex information in simple ways.Versatile: must be comfortable navigating both farm and corporate environments.Mission-Driven: Deeply passionate about Courageous Land’s mission and making the world a more beautiful place.Leadership Potential: Strong sense of responsibility and interest in leading field teams and engaging diverse stakeholders (farmers, investors, NGOs). Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required; conversational Portuguese is highly preferred to collaborate with our Brazilian HQ; Spanish is a plus. Submit your application here

  Industrial Design Intern

  About Re:Build Manufacturing and Re:Build Tekna:Tekna was founded in 1988 in the heart of Southwest Michigan where creative vision and hard work laid the foundation for a business that continues to grow in a rapidly evolving industry. The rigor and attention to detail that comes with designing for the medical industry has awarded us success in supporting both major companies and start-ups from early stage development to commercialization. The same principles apply as we've expanded to serve customers in a wide variety of other industries including consumer and industrial goods, electronics, and appliances. Tekna's project portfolio is incredibly diverse covering medical, life science, consumer and industrial product categories. Tekna is largely client focused offering design consulting, contract manufacturing and original equipment manufacturing services. Tekna's cross functional teams include Design Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD, Procurement, Production and Quality which offers a friendly and supportive team atmosphere.Re:Build Manufacturing is a family of industrial businesses combining cutting-edge enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next-generation industrial company. Re:Build leverages deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge the performance of its subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diversified growth markets. Our goal is to help revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate.If you like a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a diverse set of projects, we offer a great deal of variety and empower our staff to take on as much responsibility as they can handle, offering a helping hand and experienced-based coaching and the support of a highly competent team. Our goal is to enable our employees to achieve their fullest potential, and through our association with Re:Build, provide avenues for personal and professional growth.Who we are looking forThe role of an Industrial Design Intern at Tekna is to help identify problems and provide solutions that focus on improving user experience while maintaining our client’s business objectives. As an Industrial Design Intern, you will develop solutions using a combination of the following tools: Market and user research, sketching, rendering, sketch modeling, computer modeling, and refined prototyping. Tekna understands that as an Industrial Design Intern, you are working on building these skills; collaboration with Design Leads, Engineering Leads, and mentors will help you in this process.What you'll get to doYour day-to-day activities will include:Operate within project framework (work with project lead to understand):Clients’ needs, visual brand language, and market aspirationsProject objectivesProblem definition Scope of deliverablesResearch:Market trends and the competitive landscapeThe user and their needsUse environmentUse-case scenariosSketching and 2D design:Graphic design and visualization supportConcept sketch development that illustrates potential solutions to functional requirements, user needs, and aesthetic formRefined sketch development and/or sketch renderings that demonstrate a vision for manufacturing, component packaging, and color/finish/material applications3D design and prototyping: (form core, clay, foam, wood, etc.)Sketch models, ergonomic and breadboard models to prove out hypothesesAesthetic mock-ups, 3D form developmentCAD modeling to translate sketches and mock-ups to surfacing detailsPhotorealistic renderings from new or existing CAD dataClient meetings (with assistance from project lead)Attend client team meetingsPresent concepts to marketing, engineering, and manufacturing groupsWhat you bring to the teamWorking toward or completed: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design or related field. Junior or Senior- level students (completed at least two years to years to the stated degree).Must be both self-sufficient and capable of working closely with a supervising mentor.Must be able to work with colleagues and clients with professionalism. We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operateRe:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.

  INTERN - HYDR DIG SYS & WEB DEV

  Summer Internship opportunities are available to students only. To be eligible for a summer internship, students must be graduating after August 7, 2026 or continuing their education. The Summer Internship begins on May 18, 2026  and ends on August 7, 2026.This internship supports the Hydrogeology group by developing and improving the digital systems used to organize, access, and communicate groundwater data and technical information. The intern will apply software development and data-management skills to design a Hydrogeology group website, improve internal file-server and groundwater library organization, and help document workflows that support long-term data usability and knowledge retention across the District.In addition to technical development work, the intern will work closely with hydrogeologists to understand how groundwater data are generated and used, and will participate in occasional field activities to gain exposure to Florida geology and groundwater data collection. This role is intended for students with strong technical or computing backgrounds who are interested in applying their skills to real-world environmental and water-resource challenges.Education/Experience Guide:Achieved classification as a college level Junior or above in a related degree program at a college or university accredited by a recognized national or regional accreditation association. Must have coursework relevant to the position being accepted and no experience is required. The student must have a 3.0 average or higher and maintain an average grade of B or above in all major fields of study.  Undergraduate level interns will be paid $17/hour and work a maximum of 32 hours per week for a maximum  internship duration of 4 months.Graduate and Doctoral level interns will be paid $19/hour and work a maximum of 32 hours per week for a maximum  internship duration of 4 months. Veterans' PreferencePursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.Americans with Disabilities Act:The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov

  Manufacturing Associate

  RK Pharma Inc, a US based company with subsidiaries in India, is seeking multiple manufacturing associates to help support our existing manufacturing line in efficient producing products for our clients.  As a company focused on the development, manufacturing and sale of high quality and affordable generic pharmaceutical products worldwide we are looking for sharp, driven, entrepreneurial individuals to help us grow our mid stage start up team.If this sounds interesting to you, it’s probably because up to this point you have:Worked in scientific manufacturing or have recently graduated from an engineering, life sciences or technical school and are looking to start your career.You are organized and detail oriented but dread the thought of being tied to a desk all day.Learn processes and procedures quickly and are excited to contribute to making them more streamlined and efficient.Thrive in environments that are focused on being clean and organized. The main responsibilities for this position are:Updating documentation of Batch Record, logbook and other related documentation with detail and accuracy. Adhere to all aseptic practices and standard operating procedures by training and through on-the-job training. Execution of compounding, filtration, filling, other unit operations like qualification, supporting operational activities as per Master batch records, Qualification protocols, Process validation protocols. Writing all QMS documents and SOP preparation/ revisions time to time. Other duties as assigned.  If this sounds like something that is of interest to you, please don’t hesitate to apply to start a conversation.We look forward to getting to know more about you and the skills you can bring to a company like RK Pharma Inc.

  2026 Summer Analyst - Technology

  PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds. From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients. To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com.  Program Description:PJT Partners is looking for a highly motivated, self-driven and dynamic individual to join our Technology Summer Internship Program. The Technology intern will help solve interesting technical problems across PJT Technologies core teams: Data & Applications, Information Security, Infrastructure & Networking and Technology Operations. They will participate in all aspect of the project lifecycle from engaging with stakeholders on requirements, designing solutions, to implementation and support of our products and systems. The position will provide the opportunity to gain an awareness of the systems, projects and technologies of a fast-paced corporate technology team. Responsibilities:Work across the core team in technical workflows related to application development, cloud and network security, process automation, project management, cloud engineering and data analyticsPerform and document analysis, process implementation and product supportWork closely with product leads, systems architects, data stewards and developers on production projectsCommunicate with key stakeholders on cross-functional teams to help drive processesDevelop subject matter expertise on key elements of diverse project workstreamsProvide hands-on assistance in creating, maintaining, and implementing enterprise data solutionsGo-live support, investigation and diagnosing issuesQualifications:PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have excellent academic, leadership and extracurricular experiences. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related fieldStrong verbal and written communication and presentation skillsExperience with at least one programming language: Java, Python, C++, etcExcel experience with knowledge and implementation of macros is a plusExcellent analytical, project and time management skillsAbility to structure and present ideas and information to peers and team leadsExperience in finance is a plusRequirements:To be considered for the 2026 Technology Summer Intern Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:Currently enrolled as an undergraduate* studentAnticipated graduation date: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027Resume must include expected graduation month/yearResume must be in PDF format* Post-graduates, MBAs and experienced hires should refer to the Associate or Experienced hire opportunities listed on our career site.Expected annualized base salary of $75,000