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

  HR Intern

  About us:Gradiant is a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. We are a different kind of water company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at www.gradiant.com. Position Summary:Gradiant is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to support our Human Resources team. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR operations, including recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, and HR administrative tasks. It is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the inner workings of a growing company in the environmental services sector. Key Responsibilities:Assist in the recruitment process (posting job ads, screening resumes).Support onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and internsMaintain and organize employee records.Help coordinate training sessions, employee engagement initiatives, and wellness programsParticipating in HR projects related to performance management or policy developmentPrepare Job Descriptions as per role and requirements.Provide general administrative support to the HR team Qualifications:Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree- preferably in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.Strong organizational and communication skills.Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.Passion for learning with the ability to learn things quickly. What You’ll Gain:Practical experience in core HR functionsExposure to the water treatment and environmental services industryOpportunity to work with a collaborative and mission-driven teamProfessional development and mentorship from experienced HR professionals

  Operations Research 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 Operations Research consultant role This role is ideal for an operations research student looking for work experience in supporting a business take the next step on its digitization journey in the prescriptive analytics space. Syngenta manages various facilities around the globe and especially in EAME (Europe, Africa & Middle East). To improve the efficiency and the wellness of their collaborators, Syngenta is developing various tools to schedule operations and support decision making at a high level.In our global Operations Research Team, we work on a new set of scheduling methods, able to schedule a large number of tasks and projects. Many of our problems can be categorized as a RCPSP (Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem). The goal of the internship is to study and develop one or more scheduling methods.Some key activities: Academic research on state-of-the-art methods for scheduling.Technical development of optimization methods in the given Syngenta framework.Team-work mindset enabling the integration of data sources with technologies across functional boundaries. Communicate with colleagues in other countries and other time zones.Collaborate and partner with key stakeholders in both IT and Business Analytics to deliver the next generation optimization solutions.Help drive the creation of new models and capabilities that will leapfrog from the traditional approach and accelerate new ways of thinking.Accountabilities Analyze business requirements and processes and ultimately translate them into the optimization space through use cases, test cases, preparation of training data sets and iterative algorithm development. Implement Optimization methods. Validate designs through a series of purpose-designed testcases. Report on technical issues or questions and make recommendations and collaborate with IT to implement sustainable solutions.Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve the solution, including the end-user interface, discover issues and deliver better value to the stakeholders. Perform academic research of most promising papers to determine good methods to implement.Discover new algorithms to solve problems and build programs to automate repetitive work if necessary. Build a benchmark using existing models that can potentially be customized for the project needs through the integration of the required variables.   Ability to deploy the model in production giving the stakeholders access to the results in a manner that the output is easily understood by the business.   Location:  Research Triangle Park, NC Qualifications Requirements Operations Research - Math, Computer Science, or related field of studyStrong English written and verbal communication skills. Solid Team player attitude Passion for solution delivery and stakeholder engagement.Knowledge of prescriptive, modelling, and development tools and experience working with dataAbility to write scientific codes with following languages: Python with Pandas (Preferred and can be used as a substitute to R-language) and corresponding modules (pandas, gurobipy, ortools) C++Any other prescriptive modeling language Knowledge of operations research algorithms applied to scheduling.Problem solving skills with the ability to design optimization pipelines, which may include data ingestion and data delivery.Strong analytical capabilities Basic knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools (matlab, ggplot, plotly, qliksense, tableau, etc.) Experience with version control tools such as Git to efficiently track the project from A to Z  Problem solving skills with the ability to design optimization algorithms, which may include data Working with cross-functional / organizational / geography people and teams  Additional Information Syngenta 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, nationalorigin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legallyprotected status.Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)

  Digital Transformation Capabilities Intern

  Evenbreak is a jobs board that helps talented people with lived experience of disability and inclusive employers to find each other. This job is being advertised on behalf of Coca-Cola by Evenbreak. If you have lived experience of disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition, please apply using this link. If you don't you'll also find the job on the employers website where you can apply direct.Job description begins here: Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycleCPS (Commercial Products Supply) is a key part of the Technical, Innovation, & Supply Chain function of The Coca-Cola Company. CPS manufactures concentrates and beverage bases for sale to bottling partners all over the world. This global organization manages a network of 19 manufacturing plants in 18 different countries.As a Digital Transformation Capabilities Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work with a global team to contribute to the evolution and innovation of Industry 4.0 at The Coca-Cola Company. In this role, you will assist in developing critical capabilities, fostering collaboration with internal teams and external partners, and supporting knowledge-sharing initiatives that drive our vision for transformation. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for innovation, a curious mindset for exploring new technologies, and an eagerness to make a meaningful impact by contributing to strategic change initiatives in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.What You'll Do as an InternProgram Development and Design Assist in designing and implementing innovative transformation capabilities programs to upskill associates, leveraging emerging technologies like generative AI to drive business value.Support the integration of generative AI and other advanced technologies into capability-building programs, identifying areas where these tools can enhance operational efficiency and learning outcomes.Research and analyze the latest trends in AI, digital tools, and learning technologies to recommend innovative solutions for transformation initiatives.Collaborating with Internal and External Partners Work with internal subject matter experts to strategize and develop next-generation capability-building programs that incorporate cutting-edge technologies.Provide support in testing and implementing new learning technologies while coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.Stakeholder Management and Influence Collaborate with transformation capabilities leaders to drive the adoption of innovative tools and methodologies that facilitate skill-building and workforce transformation.Assist in shaping communication strategies to promote understanding, engagement, and adoption of new technologies and transformation programs across teams.Drive Impact Evaluate the outcomes of transformation capabilities initiatives by utilizing data analytics and AI-generated insights to inform program improvements and future strategies.Experiment with generative AI tools to create engaging and personalized learning experiences for associates, driving participation and impactful skill-building outcomes.Contribute to the development of scalable solutions that incorporate digital tools and advanced technologies to accelerate transformation initiatives.Qualifications & Requirements: Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development Strategy, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management, Learning & Development, Business Operations, or related field. Candidates that have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025 will also be considered for the internship program.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Ability to work independently, while also functioning effectively as a part of a global teamEagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.), Knowledge of project management tools and data visualization software.Demonstrated exposure to data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, including some exposure to machine learning and GenAI use cases.Interest in skill assessment, instructional design and/or learning development programs and/or culture and change initiatives.Some awareness Industry 4.0 manufacturing and/or supply chain processesAbility to thrive in diverse cultural environments.A passion for transformation, digital innovation, and driving change.What We Can Do for You Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio has some of the most recognized brands in the world and represents over 250 products, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Fuze Tea and more!Purpose Driven: Purpose-driven team and approach that believes in providing our employees with the tools and resources to be successful.Outsized Impact and Influence: We are a global organization that is at the forefront of developments in our industry and beyond. You will be able to help shape impactful solutions for your site that scale through The Coca-Cola CompanyCommunity of belonging: We believe in our ability to continuously grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel inspired, empowered, and engaged to bring their best to work.Key Skills: Learning and Development, Capability building, Manufacturing operations and processes, Digital capabilities, Talent development and planning, Workforce management, Training program development, change management and culture, Vendor partnership and management, Project management, Problem solving, Data and analytics, Communication and influence, Stakeholder management.Reporting: Sr Director of CPS CapabilitiesMonthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506Monthly Salary (graduate): $6,066Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaDates of Internship: May 18 - July 31, 2026The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

  Supply Chain Operations Co-Op

  upply Chain Operations Co-OpTitle: Supply Chain Operations Co-opStatus: Non-Exempt (hourly)Department: 337 Supply Chain Operational ExcellenceTerm: May 18, 2026- August 14, 2026 Position SummaryPlug Power Inc. is actively seeking a highly motivated student to join our team. The student will be responsible for assisting in a wide variety of initiatives and projects in support of your academic studies and interests. In this role, you will gain exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment which includes developing a detailed understanding of Plug Power’s products.  Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport Process Improvement Initiatives: Assist in identifying, analyzing, and improving processes to enhance efficiency across supply chain departments.Define New Procedures: Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) that optimize day-to-day practices in planning, purchasing, logistics, and quality.Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and present data to support decision-making and process optimization efforts.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with supply chain teams to understand challenges and implement solutions tailored to departmental needs.Contribute to System Development: Participate in creating and testing robust systems for improving workflow and efficiency within the supply chain.Gain a foundational understanding of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in manufacturing and technology.Communication and Collaboration skill enhancementDevelop effective communication skills by collaborating with team members and presenting findings to different stakeholders.Education and QualificationPursuing a Bachelor of Science, Master's in Supply Chain, or PhD degree in a related programMust have reliable transportation to the officeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPossess solid hands-on approach to problem-solvingDemonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detailExcellent follow-through Must be driven and self-motivated

  Creative Media & Marketing Intern (Photo, Video, & Events)

   Job Description  McKinney Media is a Bethlehem-based creative agency specializing in photography, videography, marketing, and live event experiences. We work with businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and community organizations to tell meaningful stories through visual media and strategic marketing. We’re looking for motivated, creative, and reliable students who want real-world experience inside a growing media company. This role is ideal for students interested in content creation, marketing, media production, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. This is a hands-on opportunity where interns contribute to real client work, community events, and internal projects—not just observation.   Responsibilities  Depending on skills and interests, responsibilities may include: Assisting with photo and video shoots (events, portraits, branded content)Capturing behind-the-scenes content for social mediaSupporting event activations, setups, and breakdownsAssisting with basic photo or video editingHelping with content organization, file management, and media deliverySupporting marketing tasks such as social posting, captions, and campaign ideasShadowing creative and business operations to learn how a media company runs    Required Skills & Qualifications  Current student or recent graduate (creative, business, communications, or marketing majors encouraged)Strong interest in photography, videography, marketing, or mediaComfortable working in fast-paced, real-world environmentsReliable, punctual, and professionalStrong communication skillsWillingness to learn and take initiative    Preferred Skills (Not Required)  Experience with cameras (DSLR or mirrorless)Familiarity with Adobe Lightroom, Premiere Pro, or CanvaSocial media experience (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)Event, marketing, or content creation experienceEntrepreneurial mindset or interest in small business    What You’ll Gain  Hands-on experience with real clients and real projectsPortfolio-worthy content and professional referencesExposure to the creative, marketing, and business side of mediaMentorship and career guidanceNetworking opportunities within the Lehigh Valley creative and business community    Location  Primarily Lehigh Valley, PA (Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton area)Some on-site event and shoot days required