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

  Voice Cloning AI Engineer

  We’re looking for an AI-focused engineer to help us build a voice cloning tool using existing voice platforms (e.g. ElevenLabs and similar APIs) and improve it over time through experimentation and iteration.What you’ll do:Build a voice cloning system using third-party voice AI APIsExperiment with ways to improve voice quality, consistency, and performance over timeWork with audio data (voice samples, outputs, basic preprocessing)Integrate AI features into simple tools or workflows (scripts, dashboards, or APIs)Test, evaluate, and refine outputs based on feedback and usage dataWhat we’re looking for in you:Understanding of how voice cloning / text-to-speech systems workExperience working with APIs (especially AI or audio-related APIs)Comfortable coding in Python (JavaScript / TypeScript, or similar)Basic knowledge of machine learning, audio processing, and generative AICurious, self-driven, and excited to learn by buildingNice to have:Experience with ElevenLabs, Murf AI, Resemble AI, Play.ht or other voice AI toolsFamiliarity with audio formats and speech datasets Please don’t submit an AI-generated cover letter. Instead, just tell us why this role interests you in a few sentences.

  Bioscience Intern

  IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets.The role is based in Palo Alto, California (onsite). Be part of a creative, motivated, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.Where You’ll Make a DifferenceConduct research projects in areas such as microbial strain construction and protein engineering.Apply high-throughput screening techniques to accelerate discovery.Work with cell culture systems to support experimental workflows.Explore biocatalysis and crystallography for innovative solutions.Develop analytical methods, including mass spectrometry.Participate in fermentation and bioprocess development and optimization.Evaluate formulation materials and processes for improved performance.Document experimental results, analyze data, and present findings.Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to drive scientific progress.What Makes You the Right FitCurrently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field.Completion of at least sophomore year and continuing education in the Fall.Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques in relevant areas.Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary scientific setting.Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a team environment.Exceptional skills for bench-top experimental work and use of analytical instrumentation.Competence in documenting results, analyzing data, and communicating conclusions.Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work.How Would You Stand Out?Demonstrated creativity in problem-solving and experimental design.Experience with advanced analytical tools or specialized techniques.Strong communication and presentation skills.Why Choose Us?Intensive 13-week science internship program with hands-on project experience.Exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines beyond a single department.Opportunity to present your ideas, results, and conclusions at the end of the program.Competitive hourly pay.Professional development through learning activities and networking.A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Salary range: $28-$38/hour (based on year in school and degree).

  Summer 2026 - Data Engineering Intern, Research Central

  About the team:The Data Engineering Intern for the Research Department’s Central Data Science team at Vera is an opportunity for a college student or recent grad to immerse themselves into working in a data role at a non-profit organization. Their work will support the construction and maintenance of a centralized data ingestion/processing framework and data warehouse to support researchers who work with public and/or large-scale data in national and place-based initiatives. Over the course of their internship, the data engineering intern will focus on an engineering project that is relevant to their interests and experience. This might involve helping to design and manage large-scale data infrastructure systems, creating computational frameworks, designing data models, or building new tools to empower our organization’s researchers or community partners to leverage and improve Vera’s existing repository of data. Depending on their interest, other day-to-day tasks could include exploratory analyses, analytical software development, web scraping, or other related areas of interest.  The intern will also participate in all day-to-day team activities, ranging from project planning and execution to code review sessions, pair programming, social activities, and more. They will work directly with a senior data engineer on the team on a range of responsibilities, including data collection, data modelling, automation, building data infrastructure, and ensuring data quality. The Data Engineering intern will learn: To understand the process for data ingestion with variety of sources To build their skills in data modeling Workflow dynamics in a fast-moving team involved in multiple projects at once  About the role:1. Data ingestionIntegrate new sources of criminal justice, immigration, and economics data into our internally collected data; clean, transform, organize, ensure quality of production data Refactor existing web scrapers and data processes to new centralized infrastructure and frameworks 2. Central data model construction Contribute code to building a central data model for unrestricted datasets 3. Code review and codebase maintenance Help maintain existing codebase through reviewing requests Coordinate with data science staff to ensure consistency of datasets, naming conventions, code repository structure, etc.  What qualifications are we looking for?Required: Demonstrated proficiency working with data collection and processing in Python, with preference for experience using SQL and Python Pandas library. Proficiency developing code collaboratively using GitHub Commitment to advancing racial and gender equity Curiosity about emerging research and advocacy in the criminal justice space and/or immigration spaces Wrestles with creative and concrete ways to use data to shift power and advance equity and inclusion Preferred: Professional, personal or academic engagement with issues of mass incarceration and mass criminalization Experience working with Google Cloud Platform and its tools, including Airflow  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring: The current tech stack uses the following technologies and working fluency in the following is required:  Python SQL/relational databases Cloud Technology (GCP and/or AWS) GitHub Airflow Docker  Location:Please note this role will report to one of our four offices (Brooklyn, New York; Washington, DC; New Orleans, LA; Los Angeles, CA). Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month. Compensation and Benefits:The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance.  Application Process:To receive further consideration for this career opportunity, applicants are asked preliminary questions about logistics, their interest and qualifications. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional details about their experience via a phone screen/form in advance of an invitation for a virtual or in-person interview with the team. Some searches may explore scenarios during the interview process and/or an assessment prior to reference checks and a hiring decision. Applications may also be faxed to:ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Summer 2026 - Data Engineering Intern, Research CentralVera Institute of Justice34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232Fax: (212) 941-9407Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.Vera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status. Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission. For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.

  Cornerstone Summer Internship

  Cornerstone’s Summer 2026 internship postings are now available. Please see the attached flyers. You can find the application links for each internship below, and more information on each internship is available on their website. The application deadline is Thursday, January 15th.Policy Internship ApplicationPublic Affairs Internship ApplicationOperations Internship ApplicationOpsWatch Internship Application

  Journalism Intern

  You MUST send writing samples to rwindsor@mtlebanon.org and apply on our website, https://mtlebanon.bamboohr.com/careers/287.  IMPORTANT-PLEASE READThis is a paid, $16.21 per hour, ten-week internship (May-August 2026, exact timing flexible).Work hours are 29 hours per week.This position is fully in-person. The office is convenient to public transit with parking on-site. Deadline to Apply: 4:00 p.m., March 6, 2026. In addition to uploading a resume and cover letter on BambooHR, each applicant must send 2-3 writing clips (published writing strongly preferred) to rwindsor@mtlebanon.org. Submissions may also be submitted via mail or hand delivery to: Rachel Windsor, 710 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Applications without a cover letter and writing samples will not be considered. Put your journalistic writing skills to work while gaining public relations experience in a small office environment. You’ll work closely with the Public Information Office, as well as members of other departments of the Mt. Lebanon municipality, to publish the monthly magazine, keep the community informed about important issues and produce compelling social media content.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSResearch and write magazine articles.Interview subjects for articles.Assist with editing and production of podcast.Develop content for our websites and social media.Market and promote municipal events (i.e. Final Friday summer concerts, Fourth of July celebration, the Classic Car Show and more).Learn to create news releases.Cover live events. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSAttends editorial meetings.Helps with proofreading of all Public Information Office content and communications.Performs all other work assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Excellent writing and research abilities.Attention to detail.Effective time management.Strong communication skills.Creativity and enthusiasm.Good judgment regarding the content, tone, timing and potential impact of public information. PREFERRED SKILLS (NOT REQUIRED) Experience in a newsroom or magazine environment.Experience in photography and videography.Experience with Microsoft Office products.Familiarity with AP style. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of junior or senior level college course work in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB FUNCTIONSInvolves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Fingering - Working primarily with fingers, some handling and moving of hand and arms.Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to co-workers or to the public.Vision acuity- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.  Ability to identify and distinguish colors.Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds. The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.  The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.   Mt. Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Mt. Lebanon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at jaquino@mtlebanon.org.___________________________________________________________GENERAL DISCLAIMER I certify that I have given true and complete information in this application process, and it does not contain falsifications, omissions, or concealment of material fact.  If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application, resume, or interview may result in my employment being terminated.I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Mt. Lebanon to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either Mt. Lebanon or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice, unless change by a written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of Mt. Lebanon.