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

  Internship Team Member

  Position OverviewAre you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financial service products.ResponsibilitiesWork with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals.Work with the agent to identify and support local community events in our market.Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day. As an Agent Team Member, you will receive...Hourly payFlexible hoursValuable experienceGrowth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency RequirementsInterest in marketing products and services based on customer needsExcellent communication skills - written, verbal and listeningOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedProactive in problem solvingPride in getting work done accurately and timelyAbility to work in a team environmentAchieve mutually agreed upon marketing goals If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please complete our application. We will follow up with you on the next steps in the interview process.This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. {% if job.is_aspirant %}By accepting this position, you are not guaranteed an agency position with State Farm Insurance Companies. As an agent team member, you will still need to go through the regular State Farm agent selection process when you are ready to pursue an agency opportunity.{% endif %} State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm. 

  2026 Green Teams Internship | $7,000 + Career Experience

  Applications close on MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM ETPLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS USING THE FOLLOWING LINK (*Handshake applications will not be reviewed*): https://forms.gle/uSPDPU2dnPNZrmqj7 The  Green Teams Internship Program is a PAID summer internship program for undergraduate students from ALL MAJORS hosted at the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies (PSEG ISS), Montclair State University. This 11-week program pays a $7,000 stipend plus housing. Travel grants are also available. The Green Teams Program is a multi-institutional internship program targeted to upper-level undergraduates (exceptional rising sophomores may also be considered) from any discipline who are interested in sustainability.The Green Teams are transdisciplinary teams of students who serve corporations, organizations, non-profits, municipalities, and community groups to address sustainability issues. Teams of five students are constructed from the pool of exceptional applicants coming from many different disciplines and multiple institutions, and whose backgrounds match those required to achieve deliverables requested by the hosting organizations. To ensure students are well-positioned to produce high-quality deliverables, PSEG ISS provides training throughout the course of the program in core sustainability subjects, hands-on experience with sustainability skills, guidance in professional development and communication, and team building.The program runs from May 27th, 2026 - August 6th, 2026. Interns are paid a $7,000 stipend, provided free housing, and work approximately 360 total hours during the 11-week program. Limited transportation grants are also available for those with financial need. The 2026 program will utilize a 100% in-person modality. Please plan to be in-person unless circumstances change dramatically.The deadline to submit your application is MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM ET. Green Teams Alumni Outcomes [Click Here]For more information and to see the projects of the past Green Teams, [Click Here].

  Storage Integrity Intern

  At Enbridge, ‘energy’ means more than lighting up businesses, heating up our customers’ homes, or fueling cars, buses and trucks. It’s our way of life! As a summer intern working for Raise at Enbridge, a first-choice energy delivery company, we commit to providing you with an exciting, rewarding and engaging experience. We know that when your initiative and talents align with our vision and values, we create good energy. You will work as part of an innovative and collaborative team to develop the practical skills needed to build your future career. As a Storage Integrity Intern, you’ll play a key role in supporting our GTM Storage Integrity team by gathering and analyzing data that helps us protect and optimize our natural gas storage caverns in Texas and Louisiana. You’ll gain hands-on experience with real-world assets, contribute to important projects, and develop valuable skills that will help launch your career in energy. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are passionate about energy, eager to learn, and looking to apply their analytical skills in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.Placement Details:This is an 3 month placement starting in June 2025, located in Houston, TX.What you will do:Dive into the basics of gas storage cavern integrity and use your new knowledge to help plan and carry out important integrity projects.Help keep our documentation organized and up to date, making sure critical information is easy to find and use.Get hands-on experience in the field by supporting the execution of integrity work plans alongside experienced team members.Collect and organize data that directly informs how we maintain and improve the safety and performance of each cavern asset.Review and update documentation with insights and data gathered from your fieldwork, ensuring our records reflect the latest informationWho you are: You are currently enrolled in a full time post-secondary program studying {Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering} and will be returning to full time school immediately following the work term. Effective and professional communication both verbal and written with ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.Strong problem solving and analytical skills.Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.Effective time management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.Solid computer skills and experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).Ability to actively and consistently represent Enbridge’s core values (Safety, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, High Performance).Participate in hands on learning by traveling to at least one cavern field site Working Conditions: Office based role, located in Houston, TX.Relocation assistance is not provided.Please note that this is a role providing contract labour to Enbridge through Raise, who manages Enbridge’s Student Contractor Program. If you are selected for this position, you will be employed by Raise and will not be an employee of Enbridge. Please include in your application: Resume and Current School Transcripts.Our student candidate experience gives you the opportunity to apply for this role as a complete person. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from all groups, including, but not limited to, women, racialized and marginalized/global majority, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2S/LGBTQIA+, veterans, and people with disabilities. Do let us know if you would like any accommodations regarding your application process via email at hello@raiserecruiting.com or via phone at 1-800-567-9675. We also welcome applications from international students through OPT/CPT support. We look forward to hearing from you.Physical and Mental Requirements:  Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 45 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.Mental Requirements include but are not limited to:Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.#ENB 

  Short-Form Video Assembler / Visual Researcher

  We’re building a physician-led social media presence using a consistent short-form video format (Reels / Shorts).This role focuses on visual execution — sourcing images, sequencing visuals, and assembling short-form videos using a defined structure. Story direction and on-camera commentary are provided.ResponsibilitiesStudy reference channels to understand the visual formatSource photos and screenshots to support each videoAssemble 30–60s vertical videos with face-cam overlayMaintain consistent pacing and visual styleRole DetailsMonthly role with consistent outputExpected output: ~12–16 short-form videos per monthFully remoteCompensation$1,250 per monthThis role is well-suited for film, media, or journalism students interested in real-world media production and building a portfolio with consistent output.

  MIT Beaver Works - Microelectronics and Hardware Development Teaching Assistant

  Teaching Assistants (TA) are needed for a 4-week long virtual summer program, the MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI).  BWSI is a rigorous STEM program for talented high school students from across the country.  The Microelectronics and Hardware Development class is geared towards students who have excelled in math and science classes but may not have had any prior exposure to building hardware systems or practical engineering challenges.  Each student and TA will receive an ELEGOO “Most Complete” Arduino kit complete with breadboards, various sensors, and motors.  The students will not use solder for this class.  The virtual Zoom class runs from 10AM EST to 6PM EST for four weeks from early July to early August.  he TA would need to be available starting June 22nd for course prep work and for Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd for the final challenge. During the first week of the course, the TAs will provide guidance on how to build basic breadboard circuits such an LED that turns on in the dark using a photoresistor.  Each day, from Monday to Wednesday of that week, will consist of a lecture on how to build these basic circuits plus ample lab time where students will build those circuits and ask questions if needed.  Lecture material, in the form of Powerpoint slides, already exist but the TAs will have the freedom to tailor the slides to their own teaching style.  Later in the week, the students will be given a “challenge build” where they must solve a specific problem using the hardware development concepts that they have learned thus far.  The remainder of the week is open lab time and the students will have an opportunity to present their hardware solution on Friday afternoon.  The TAs will help debug or be available for consultation or questions over Zoom during lab time.   The second week will be similar to the first week but scaled up in hardware complexity.  During the final two weeks, the students will work in small teams to develop a unique hardware system that solves a problem of their own choosing as a final project.  During these two weeks, the TAs will be responsible to reviewing the proposed projects to ensure they are tractable and providing support during the build and debug phases.    We anticipate having at least two TA’s present during the class hours.  In addition to the Arduino instruction and lab time described above, other guest lecturers and instructors will be scheduled to present supplementary enrichment material such as a more theoretical understanding of microelectronics, day-to-day life of professional engineers, and other topics.   Tasks for this class include the following:Present lecture material on the basics of working with microcontrollersMonitor students during daily lab sessions and help them debug their hardwareReview final projects proposals and associated bill of materials for additional hardware that the students wantJob RequirementsCurrent undergraduate students in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical fieldsGood communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to bright students with limited prior exposure to hardware developmentFamiliarity with microcontrollers (Arduino and Arduino-compatible hardware)Knowledgeable about integration of additional hardware components to Arduinos (sensors, actuators, motors, etc.) Enthusiasm about getting students interested in hardware developmentNice-to-have: knowledgeable about the design and fabrication of microelectronics, knowledgeable about printed circuit board (PCB) design, knowledgeable about integrated circuit design If interested in applying fill out application at the following website:  https://mit-bwsi.formstack.com/forms/beaverworks_job_application_2026 A brief resume will be needed to complete the application. Pay is competitive, based on length of relevant experience. For any questions please contact bwsi-admin@mit.edu. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. You must be a U.S. Citizen or have authority to work in the U.S. in order to be considered for this position.