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

  Global Agricultural Water Internship

  Global Agricultural Water Strategy Internship.About the role.In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. The Global Agricultural Team is seeking an intern to join us from May to August 2026. This internship will support the supply chain water stewardship project by identifying opportunity areas that serve McCain’s regenerative agriculture plan while also connecting with our biggest customer to build supply chain resiliency. What you'll be doing.Support McCain’s biggest customer in building supply chain resiliency.Leverage available data from regional water groups to baseline water usage in priority basin. Ensure our ability to access relevant data to capture progress.Work with identified growers to capture full farm water stewardship plans.Generate budget associated with water management strategies and think beyond for broader impact.Work alongside project manager to establish environmental, social, and financialOutcomes using the agreed third-party verifiable approach.Opportunity to work with local field team and gain customer facing experience. What you’ll need to be successful.College Junior/Senior majoring in Ag Science, Plant Science, Ag Business, Ag Economics, or a closely related discipline Ability to collaborate with growers to develop comprehensive farm water stewardship plans.Understanding of sustainable and responsible farming practices.Experience in leveraging water usage or environmental data from external sources (e.g., regional water groups).Capability to baseline and monitor progress using data-driven approaches.Willingness and ability to work with local field teams.Strong customer-facing skills with an eagerness to learn and engage directly with clients.A valid driver’s license, comfortable flying/driving long distances  About the Team.The Global Agriculture Team is dispersed across various McCain locations worldwide. This position is based in Burley, ID alongside the field team. About McCain.Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles.At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience.We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: $23.00-$26.00 USD hourly wage equivalent, paid as a non-exempt salary. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Due to the duration of this role, you will not be eligible for traditional benefits through our programs. McCain's early careers programming offers a multitude of learning experiences aimed at advancing your career in the future. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know  and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.  Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here.

  2026 Odum Internship in Field Ecology

  To apply, applicants must complete the application found here: https://www.huyckpreserve.org/odum-internship.html.OverviewDr. Eugene Odum, regarded as one of the founders of ecosystem ecology, launched his scientific career at the Huyck Preserve in the early 1940s as one of the first Research Fellows at the Huyck Preserve's biological research station. In honor of his legacy, the Huyck Preserve offers an internship for undergraduate students who are interested in conducting ecological field research. Interns work with scientific professionals, conduct and present original research, and gain valuable environmental education experience through involvement in our high school summer program.Internship SummaryThis is a full-time, residential internship lasting six weeks from June 28 to August 8.Up to four highly qualified undergraduate students will be selected.The internship includes a $400 living expense stipend, and housing is provided.Arrangements for college credit must be made with the applicant’s home institution.About the InternshipSummer 2026 interns will perform their own independent research project under the direction of Summer Research Fellow (SRF) Mark Lesser, Ph.D. Dr. Lesser is a forest ecologist in the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at SUNY Plattsburgh and served as the Huyck Preserve's SRF in 2024. Originally from Halifax Nova Scotia, Mark completed a BS and Masters in Forest and Forest Genetics at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay Ontario before going on to the University of Wyoming for a PhD in Ecology where he worked on long-term development and structure of ponderosa pine populations. After completing his Ph.D. Mark held postdoctoral positions at SUNY ESF and Syracuse University, where amongst other things he developed an interest in how tree species are arrayed along elevational gradients. Work that began as a postdoc in the Great Smoky Mountains moved north to the central Appalachians and Shenandoah National Park, while he was at Shepherd University in West Virginia for two years; and then finally to the Adirondacks when he came to SUNY Plattsburgh in 2017. Learn more about Dr. Lesser's research expertise and background here.Interns will also interact with other visiting researchers performing their own research projects at the Huyck Preserve. Find the list of some of our recent researchers here. The range of intern projects is broad and focused on the natural systems of the Huyck Preserve. Under Dr. Lesser's mentorship, students are encouraged to explore their own interests within the scope of the program.

  Spring 2026 New Business and Marketing Intern

  Company: Ethical And Sustainable Sourcing #ESSourcing (https://es-sourcing.com/)Spring 2026 Marketing and New Business Internship: Undergrad opportunity, 16 hours per week(2 days out of the week), remote. Who We Are: Based in New York, Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing #ESSourcing is a fashion and apparel supply chain consultancy working on building overseas supply chains, measuring ESG impact, and ensuring that there is no forced labor across value chains. We specialise in mid to large-volume manufacturing grounded in social and environmental sustainability. We deliver value to our clients by identifying world-class suppliers, facilitating cross-border business practices, and overseeing production and delivery. Our mission is to have a positive impact at the intersection of fashion, ethics, and sustainability. What You’ll DoNew business support: (80% of time)Identify potential leads across various sources, including LinkedIn and online directories.Build and maintain a database of prospects and decision-makers in CRM tools.Create and execute hyper-personalized email campaigns based on prospect research.Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging and branding.Monitor and report on email campaign performance, including open rates, click-through rates, and response rates. Marketing content: (20% of time)Research and write blog posts and white papers to increase brand visibility.Review and proofread content to ensure consistency and accuracy before publishing.Migrate factory presentations and documents to the company template for circulation. What you will bring to the role:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Research, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.Strong written communication skills.Ability to conduct in-depth research.Strong organizational skills. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to reviewing your resume.

  Finance Intern - Paid

  City of Delray BeachIntern Job Description Position Title: Finance Intern – Paid Department: Finance Department Hours: Up to 29 hours per week Summary of Position:The intern will assist with Accounting, Budget, and Treasury projects assigned by Mentors and Finance Team. Essential job functions:Work with mentor to set development goals to satisfy college internship requirementsResearch and complete assigned projects in a timely manner by working closely with the Finance Department Team.Benchmark accounting and finance procedures by accessing related websites and contacting other municipalities and counties.Apply financial and accounting skills to identify and streamline required repetitive procedures, as well as testing of internal controls.Acquire knowledge of City Finance Department functionsAssist with other Finance projects as needed.    Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:Strong accounting and/or finance skillsOrganizational, oral and written communication skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and citizensBe detailed oriented with problem solving skillsComputer skills: Microsoft Office 2010 and Internet research Learning GoalsKnowledge of City’s Finance Department FunctionsUnderstanding the role of City Accountant and the City’s Budget ProcessKnowledge of governmental accountingAbility to work independently Minimum Qualifications:Current college student or recent graduate majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field  Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.   Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.   Selection Guidelines: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change. By signing below, I am indicating I have read and concur with the above description of my job.

  Inter, Quality Assurance

  Company DescriptionYazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions. Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on. Yazaki CultureHere at Yazaki, we foster a culture that embodies the Yazaki Spirit: Fortitude, Service Mindset and Foresight.  We are goal driven with a high level of perseverance and ability to adapt as we engage with each other and our customers.  We connect with each other to help our partners succeed while holding ourselves and others accountable.  We work to make the complex simple seeing around corners to anticipate the needs of our internal and external customers.What we are looking for:Yazaki is looking for a motivated Summer Intern to join our Quality team in Canton, MI.  The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, results-oriented environment and is eager to make meaningful contributions to the organization. This internship runs full-time from May 11, 2026 to August 15, 2026. What you will be doing:Project Work: Reviewing returned parts from Warranty, at the customers location, and documenting results from the review. Setting up and leading discussions with program specific Engineering teams to review potential design issues that are identified during the review of parts.  Providing feedback to the customer on the results of the part reviews. Document any Quality related issues within our GQRS system.  This will consist of hands-on analysis activity.Success Metrics: Assuring the results of the reviews are documented and follow-up actions are tracked through to closure.Collaboration: Work closely with our Warranty and Engineering teams.  In addition to providing communication to our Mfg teams, on any Quality related concerns. What you will bring to the table:Education: Enrollment in a 4-year degree program at an accredited institution during the internship period.Relevant Background: Degree/experience related to the position (e.g., [Quality/Engineering]).Academic Standing: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Commitment: Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks between May 11, 2026, and August 14, 2026Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings. Detail orientated, in looking and identifying potential concerns.Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities. What we can provide you:A glimpse into your full potentialHands-on, practical experienceDirect exposure to and mentorship from industry expertsOpportunities to expand and strengthen your professional networkA supportive and safe environment to learn and growCompetitive pay