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

  Growth Strategy Intern

  At Noon AI, we’re a very small team of former quants from Citadel and Two Sigma who met at Stanford — now building the future of recruiting. We’ve created an AI agent that fully automates the recruiter’s workflow, from sourcing to evaluation to interview.The fastest growing startups like Cursor, Mercor and Handshake use our platform to power their recruiting operations, alongside multiple Fortune 500 enterprises.We’re hiring a Growth Strategy intern to join our small, talent-dense team. You'll work directly with the founders to scale our platform, drive revenue, and influence product and technical decisions from day one.

  Corporate and Public Affairs Intern

  Overview We have an opportunity for a Corporate and Public Affairs intern to join our team! This position will provide hands-on experience assisting the Brand & Corporate Engagement Manager with marketing and sales efforts for our new product, Indy H2O (Citizens canned water). The intern will help manage lead lists, support cold calling and outreach, and contribute to meeting sales goals. In addition, they will gain experience supporting Corporate Events & Philanthropy initiatives, including event planning and on-site engagement.The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly disciplined, and a go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They should be creative, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with responsibilities performed at our office as needed in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Brand & Corporate Engagement Manager, an intern will gain exposure to the following:  Sales & Marketing SupportManage and maintain lead lists for Indy H2O sales efforts.Conduct cold calls and outreach to prospective customers.Assist with marketing campaigns and general outreach to meet sales goals.Event SupportAssist the Corporate Events & Philanthropy Coordinator with planning and executing events.Help recruit volunteers and maintain stakeholder information for engagement events.Provide on-site support for the H2O to Go water trailer at select events.Community EngagementAssist with outreach tables, online sign-up sheets, and post-event surveys.Administrative & Miscellaneous TasksSupport department projects such as SharePoint and Teams channel organization.Administrative & Miscellaneous TasksAssist with the launch and ongoing use of our new cloud software system (Zoho).Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, philanthropy, event planning, business, or related discipline.Self-starter and detail oriented.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Project management skills.Comfortable working in a team setting and independently.Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 30 lbs. Preferred Skills/Qualifications Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Job Posting Deadline: January 6, 2025 Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. 

  Communications and Public Affairs Assistant - Everglades National Park

  SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, is seeking ONE Communications and Public Affairs Assistant member and contribute to public communication projects alongside NPS Staff.For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: ASAP (likely February/March 2026)Estimated End Date: 41 weeks after start date*a 41-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Everglades National Park, Homestead, FLThis position will be stationed at Everglades National Park and will support both Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks.Everglades National Park protects the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States with more than 1.5 million acres of sawgrass prairies, pine rocklands, hardwood forest, and an extensive mangrove estuary leading to Florida Bay and the Gulf of America. Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park is home to many critically threatened and endangered species including the Florida panther, the American crocodile and the West Indian manatee. The park is also the main source of drinking water for residents of South Florida. The northern section of the park is accessible via Miami or Everglades City, the southern section is accessible through Homestead.Dry Tortugas National Park is located 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of America. This remote 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known for magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.For more information about the site, please visit the NPS website. Position Overview: The ACE member will provide support to the Office of Communications and Public Affairs for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. The primary role will be managing social media and supporting digital communications for both parks. Following established guidelines, this position will manage, research, create and post content to social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for both Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. In addition to soliciting ideas from park staff, the Member will research trends and make recommendations to the park teams. The Member will have an opportunity to contribute and build their own digital communication knowledge and skills to enhance and influence the park's public and internal communications. They will gain understanding of agency use of social media for engaging the public and building stewardship for the parks. In addition to gaining knowledge of the National Park Service (NPS) mission, natural and cultural resources of the park, and communications techniques, the Member will have the opportunity to interact with NPS staff from different professions and aspects of the parks.This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.Schedule: Primary work days are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Occasional weekend work may be required. The schedule also allows for some flexibility, especially for enrolled university students. More information regarding expected hours and schedule flexibility will be covered in the interview process. Work is performed in person at park offices. Position BenefitsLiving Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $770/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age (You must be between the ages of 16 and 30. Some agencies also interpret these guidelines to include veterans up to age 35) and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general eligibility information on our website.Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPSTravel: There is $714.25 available in reimbursable travel funds for work purposes (not for commuting) for the position which would require prior approval from site lead before being reimbursed.Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include Operational Leadership, safety training, training for social media processes, Hootsuite, website authoring. QualificationsRequired:Members must be authorized to work in the United States. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements.Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checksAbility to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.Member must follow NPS Ethics guidelines.To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website located on our Indeed homepage.Preferred:Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a Bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as digital communications.Knowledge of social media platforms, content creation, and analytics.Knowledge of a combination of the following: photography and videography, post-video production, digital photo processing.Ability and willingness to learn on the job, collaborate with others, research specific topics, interview subject matter experts.Deep interest in digital communications, public affairs, broader communications, and science or the environment.Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking and hearing. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch. Ability to walk on and off trails of various surfaces including rough, uneven surfaces and through water, mud, and tall grasses. Tolerance for a variety of outdoor conditions including heat, humidity, and biting insects.Vision Requirements: Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to [10] lbs., ability to move up to [40] pounds.Environmental: Requires indoor, office environment conditions; indoor air quality is good and temperature is controlled. Also requires periodic outdoor work in varying conditions from high temperatures and humidity with full sun to occasional cold and damp conditions. Some situations may have biting insects such as mosquitoes. May require transportation by boat, off-road vehicle or plane.Noise Environment: Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.Travel: This position may require travel between Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. Travel costs will be covered by ACE/NPS NTE $714.2 total.Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE's online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Eastern Member Manager, Maya Opara-Nadi.If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!ACE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information when you are hired to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.EEO: Employment or Service with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee, member, or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

  Graphic Design & Content Imaging Intern (Remove / Flexible)

  About UsEasy Event Planning (EEP LLC) has helped students gain real-world skills in a supportive virtual environment for 20 years, leading to hires at Fortune 500 companies and top SEO agencies.Help us create engaging images for our site and Pinterest boards.  What you’ll doSuggest original graphics for use at our site and on Pinterest boards: mini checklists, quantity/portion charts (how many drinks per guest), step diagrams (how a unity candle ceremony works in 3 steps), printable one-pagers, sizing guides, etc.Source and optimize licensed visuals from Envato Elements for placement in blogs and event landing pages.What We’re Looking ForExperienced designers with an existing portfolioCreative thinkers who want to suggest fun, original contentAn eye for clean layouts, typography, spacing, and composition.Learn more here.ApplyingYou can apply here but also need to complete this form. EEP LLC is headquartered in Northern Virginia. EIN 33-2493591. Business license available upon request. We abide by US Department of Labor Federal Internship Guidelines.Please check with your internship coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine if this fits within the requirements of an academic internship.FAQs:Can I get credit for this internship?Absolutely. Just let us know what paperwork your school requires and give us 7 days’ notice when evaluations must be submitted.How many positions are available?We estimate bringing on 2 students for this role.What hours can I work?There is a lot of flexibility and you can work this around another internship or job. You can name your own schedule.What are the weekly requirements?Students must record their hours and accomplishments each week and attend one short team meeting each week. You must be highly responsive on Microsoft Teams.You can apply here but also need to complete this form. You can learn more about the company, the hiring process, and all of the internship teams we offer here. 

  Community Coastal Experience Internship

  Applications are open for the Community Coastal Experience internship! Join us for a month of learning and travel in Seward and Kodiak! The Community Coastal Experience (CCE) is an adult internship program organized by the CORaL Network to increase opportunities in marine & coastal research, environmental monitoring, and Alaska Native cultural history & arts. The 2026 CCE will run from June 8 - July 3, 2026, and interns will receive a $3,500 stipend as well as travel, food, and lodging. This program is open to all Alaskans 18+ who live within or who hold strong ties to the region affected by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. At-large Tribal citizens or others who hold lineal ties to the spill-affected region, but who no longer live within Alaska, are also eligible to apply.Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/infoCCE. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until February 6, 2026.”