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

  UX Research Intern

  About UsWe are a team of ex-ByteDance, ex-GM, ex-KPMG, and successful serial entrepreneurs recognized by Forbes and Times. We have raised millions of dollars for previous startups. With WoafMeow, we aim to be the premier platform for pet owners. By leveraging AI, we enhance the bond between owners and their pets, offer health consultation services, and assist in finding local communities and tips.WoafMeow is a pet healthtech that leverages AI and computer vision to make pet homecare easy. By leveraging AI and computer vision, we enhance the bond between owners and their pets, offer health consultation services, and assist in finding local communities and tips. Our patent-pending technology, developed with the support of veterinary experts, allows us to identify abnormal symptoms in pets using smartphones. Our mission is to empower pet owners with tools to ensure their pets' wellbeing and make pet care more affordable and accessible.The RoleWe’re looking for a UX Research Intern to help us continuously track and understand our users. You’ll conduct interviews, run surveys, and analyze user behavior data to uncover insights that improve our app experience. What You’ll Do - Conduct scheduled and ongoing user interviews with our app users. - Design and distribute surveys to collect qualitative and quantitative feedback. - Track and analyze user behavior data from in-app analytics and research tools. - Identify patterns, pain points, and opportunities for improving user experience. - Work closely with product and design teams to turn insights into actionable changes. - Help maintain a research repository for easy reference and sharing across the team. What We’re Looking For - Strong interest in UX research, human-centered design, and product improvement. - Experience with user interviews, surveys, or usability testing (academic or practical). - Comfortable analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. - Strong communication and organizational skills. - Familiarity with analytics tools (Mixpanel, Google Analytics, etc.) is a plus. - Passion for pets is highly desirable. Perks - Flexible hours and remote-friendly work. - Hands-on experience with a fast-growing consumer app. - Opportunity to own research projects and see your insights implemented in real-time. - Potential for extended role after internship.HOW TO APPLY:Thanks for your interest in becoming a WoafMeow Intern! Before we schedule interviews, we’d love to see your creativity and get to know how you connect with our app.Here’s what to do:1. Download the WoafMeow app.2. Try the Mood Snap feature (the camera icon) 3. Take a screenshot of your result page. 4. Email it to hello@woafmeow.com along with: • Why you think you’re a great fit for WoafMeow • What you can bring to our team • One suggestion to improve the app after trying itWe’re looking for applicants who are serious, creative, and excited about what WoafMeow is building. This step helps us see your style and enthusiasm before moving forward.

  Vegetable Seeds Development Intern

  Company Description Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Job Description You Will:Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelinesSupport the Breeding and Market Segment Teams in field related activities for the evaluation of new experimental hybrids and new inbred lines. Implement High Throughput Phenotyping protocols in Melon, Watermelon, Squash, and Tomato.Implement electronic data collection protocols and procedures – collect, document and curate data for accuracy and integrityManage and lead field crew activities during field evaluation seasonAssist breeding and market segment teams in collecting data for trait discovery and validation projects.Perform other duties as required to meet project needs Qualifications Requires a High School Diploma or equivalentStudent must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy, or another closely related major is preferred)Must be continuing education upon completion of internship term (Graduation date of December 2026 or after)Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not requiredAll applicants must be eligible to work in the USPreferred Requirements:Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasksAn independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervisionThe ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desiredDetail/Accuracy Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followedExcellent computer skills including proficiencies in Microsoft OfficeInnovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficienciesKnowledge of plant breeding Additional Information What We Offer:A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNISyngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.#LI-DNI

  Interim Customer Success Manager

  Location: Zagreb, Croatia Contract Type: Fixed-term, 6 months Reporting To: Head of Customer Success Timing: URGENT role, interviews starting 16 January 2026 and will be conducted both during the day and out of hours, including weekend. Starts immediate on successful interviews.  Process: 2-3 Interviews with different individuals from the company and verbal reference check.  Role Overview We are seeking an Interim Customer Success Manager to join our Customer Success team on a six-month fixed-term contract, based in Zagreb. While titled Customer Success Manager, this role will function primarily as an Account Manager, taking ownership of customer relationships during a transition period. There will be an opportunity to apply for a permanent position at the end of the contract. You will work from Zagreb while supporting customers located across Africa and Southeast Asia, operating fully in a remote, international environment.  Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts Communicate with customers via video calls and email in a clear, professional, and empathetic manner Build trusted customer relationships through active listening, humility, and responsiveness Prepare and deliver customer presentations, updates, and operational reviews Issue invoices and follow up on outstanding payments and collections Maintain operational updates, reports, and trackers (primarily Excel-based) Identify, triage, and resolve customer challenges, escalating appropriately when needed Balance and negotiate time, priorities, and resources across multiple customer accounts Provide regular account and operational reporting to the Head of Customer Success Support day-to-day operational tasks to ensure continuity of service Collaborate closely with the wider Customer Success team to maintain service quality and customer satisfaction  Required Skills & Experience Excellent command of English, both written and verbal (essential) Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in customer-facing video calls Demonstrated empathy, humility, and a customer-first mindset Ability to resolve issues pragmatically and remain calm under pressure Strong organisational skills with the ability to triage tasks and manage competing priorities Fully comfortable working remotely with international customers across time zones Proficient in Microsoft Excel and structured operational reporting Experience preparing professional presentations (PowerPoint or equivalent)  Desirable Profile Background in Customer Success, Account Management, Operations, or a related field Experience working with international or emerging-market customers is an advantage Proactive, reliable, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy  Career Opportunity This role is well suited to MBA graduates, interns, and individuals seeking to build or transition into a career in Customer Success. It offers hands-on exposure to real customer ownership, international operations, and cross-functional collaboration. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to apply for a full-time, permanent position following the contract period. 

  Genomic Prediction Intern

  Company Description Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed forfarmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seedsimprove the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and moreproductive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigaterisks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, lesswater and fewer inputs.Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, includinginnovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growingconditions.Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Job Description Responsibilities:You will work as part of a team in one or more of the following research areas: predictive analytics using varied types of genomic data and complex trait phenotypic data, machine learning methods, large language model, predictive pipeline development and deployment.You will assist the Genomic Prediction analytics team with tasks associated with developing and validating algorithm and python code and deploy pipeline in Snowflake Cloud. You will also manage your own research project in the area of data quality check and tool validation with the expectation of a verbal report to a larger audience at the conclusion of your internship.Intern positions provide excellent experience that can be applied to full time positions in the industry, or in preparation for additional graduate level training. Qualifications What You’ll Bring:Priority will be given to students that are at least current sophomores at an accredited university. Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.Education focus in Statistics, Data Science, or a related fieldAgricultural or biological background beneficialInterns with proficient python programming beneficialPreference will be given to student with a minimum GPA of 3.0Interns which can be on site at Research Triangle Park, NC at least 3 days per week beneficial Additional Information What We Offer:• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professionaldevelopment, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the teammembers. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement SavingsContribution.• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, EducationAssistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.Learn more about our team and our mission here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNISyngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment,hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color,religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status,disability, or any other legally protected status.

  Digital Phenomics Intern

  Company Description Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed forfarmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seedsimprove the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and moreproductive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigaterisks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, lesswater and fewer inputs.Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, includinginnovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growingconditions.Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Job Description Role Overview: Support Syngenta’s Global Germplasm Development Pipeline through high-throughput plant phenotyping, data analysis, and phenomics platform operations. Key Responsibilities:Support phenotyping platform operations including sensor deployment, image acquisition, and field data collection across greenhouse and field environmentsContribute to image processing workflows, trait extraction algorithms, and analytical pipeline optimization using advanced computational toolsLead an independent research initiative focused on phenotyping methodology validation or trait measurement innovation, culminating in a presentation to research leadershipPartner with plant breeders, agronomists, and data scientists to integrate phenotypic insights into breeding decisions and product developmentMaintain detailed experimental records, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation to ensure reproducibility What Success Looks LikeThis internship provides practical experience applicable to careers in agricultural technology, plant sciences, or graduate research programs. You'll gain exposure to industry-leading phenotyping infrastructure and contribute meaningful insights to active breeding programs. Qualifications QualificationsCurrently enrolled as a graduate student in an accredited college/universityPursuing degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Agronomy, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Biology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Entomology, Weed science Crop Science, or related disciplineHands-on experience with agricultural research, remote sensing, field trials, or crop production systems beneficialProgramming proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis and visualizationMinimum 3.0 cumulative GPAStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesEffective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences Additional Information What We Offer:• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professionaldevelopment, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the teammembers. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement SavingsContribution.• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, EducationAssistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.Learn more about our team and our mission here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNISyngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment,hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color,religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status,disability, or any other legally protected status.