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

  Enthusiastic Call Setter for Wedding Brand

  Call Setter – Part-Time, RemoteParkWed | Wedding Planning & Event ServicesAre you enthusiastic, organized, and love talking to people? Do you get excited about weddings and want to be part of creating meaningful moments for couples? ParkWed is looking for a Call Setter to join our growing team!About the Role:As a Call Setter, you’ll contact warm leads (no cold calls!) who have already expressed interest in our services. Your job is to make a great first impression, learn more about the couple’s wedding plans, and schedule a consultation with our founder.This role is perfect for someone interested in wedding planning, events, hospitality, or sales—and looking to gain experience in a client-facing role.What You’ll Do:Call and text leads provided by the companyBuild a genuine connection and share excitement about our servicesSchedule planning calls for potential clientsRecord all activity in our CRM (don’t worry—we’ll train you!)Assist with light admin tasks as neededWhat We’re Looking For:Great communication skills and a friendly, confident phone voiceOrganized and detail-oriented with a positive attitudeInterested in the wedding or events industrySelf-starter who can work independentlyExperience with CRMs or similar tools is a bonusDetails:Part-time: ~15 hours/weekRemote / Work-from-homeFlexible schedule (we’ll work with your availability)Opportunity for Fast Growth and promotion into paid positionHow to Apply:Send a brief voice note or video explaining why this role excites you and why you'd be a great fit. We can’t wait to meet you!

  Digital Marketing Paid Internship (part time)

  We’re looking for a creative and motivated Digital Marketing Intern to manage TikTok and Instagram for MyStudyBuddyApp, an all-in-one study platform that helps students organize, learn, and study smarter. Responsibilities: Create and post 2 engaging videos daily on TikTok and Instagram.Develop content that connects with students in nursing and healthcare education, highlighting common challenges and how MyStudyBuddyApp provides solutions.Write short captions, hashtags, and story posts that drive awareness and downloads.Engage daily with comments, DMs, and community trends to grow authentic reach.Brainstorm creative ideas for campaigns, collaborations, and trending content.Track engagement metrics and suggest improvements based on performance.  Ideal Candidate: Strong understanding of TikTok and Instagram trends.Interest in education, student life, or healthcare fields.Creative thinker with solid communication and video-editing skills.Organized and consistent with posting schedules.  

  UGC Creator

  Looking for UGC creators who will make a video a day. We will provide scripts.Pay: $10/video + additional concessions based on views Who you are:Comfortable yapping to camera and showing your personality.No experience required. We will teach you how to go viral. We just want to see some sort of evidence that you're charismatic and good on cameraWhat you'll be doingCreate a fresh TikTok and IG account and post once a day showing CaseTutor in action.Use our viral templates and scripts to make high-performing content.Work directly with our team for feedback, ideas, and growth tips.Get paid weekly for your posts, plus bonuses for every view.Why CaseTutor?Internship experience to boost your resumeMake serious money on the side while being a full time studentLearn viral content creation skills that work anywhere.All-remote, flexible schedule — post whenever, wherever.We will help you land your internship or job if it’s of interest to you

  Bridge Engineering Intern

  Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Bridge Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.Working on the bridge team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.   What you’ll be challenged to do:During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.  In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Support real client projects by performing 3D modeling, design, and drafting for transportation structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and sign structures.Assist in quantity calculations and contribute to cost estimates.Aid in the development of construction contract documents and review shop and working drawings.Coordinate work activities with other disciplines as directed.Assist in reviewing inspection reports and performing bridge load ratings under supervision.What you'll bring to our firm:Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structures.Demonstrated interest in bridge design through prior internships or applied academic coursework. Basic understanding of bridge design principles.Familiarity with CADD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a design team.Strong written and oral communication skills.Willingness to learn from and communicate with our experienced employees.Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills. What we prefer you bring:Prior experience with 3D modeling software such as Revit, Civil 3D, and STADD. Compensation:The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.Location:  Valley Forge, PACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: HourlySalary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 per hourSalary dependent upon experience and geographic locationGFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions."California Applicants"Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

  Legal Intern

  Legal InternAre you a highly motivated and detail-oriented law student who excels at investigation, precise execution of diverse tasks, analysis, and solution oriented? We are seeking a Legal Intern to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic legal environment and observe. Responsibilities:The primary focus of this internship will be legal research, analysis, drafting, document review, and support including: Legal Research: Perform in-depth research, analysis, and draft memorandums on a wide range of legal issues, statutes, regulations and case law using various legal databases related to banking and financial services and products. Document Review: Assist with organizing, reviewing, ad managing legal documents. Support: Support the Legal department in various administrative and logistical tasks, such as preparing meeting agendas and presentations, drafting standard correspondence, and assisting with internal legal and compliance documentation. Special Projects: Take on other research or special projects as assigned by the Legal department attorneys and staff.  Qualifications:Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program (2L or 3L students encouraged to apply).Demonstrated strong legal research and writing skills. Experience with legal research databases is required. Excellent organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general office technology.A high degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.  Benefits of Interning with Banesco USA:Gain hands-on experience applying legal principles to actual situations and scenarios. Receive direct mentorship from General Counsel and experienced department attorneys. Develop and enhance proficiency in legal research, analysis and writing within a practical legal context. Exposure to the legal operations of a successful legal practice.