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

  Mechanical Intern

  Start designing tomorrow’s future!Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and enthusiastic Mechanical Intern to join our welcoming and diverse workplace culture in Pittsburgh!  Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary. Your next roleJoin us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything – from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations.  Learn more about Mechanical Engineering at Buro Happold Your key duties: As a Mechanical Intern, you will learn about HVAC systems and collaborate with architects and other engineers to develop creative, energy-efficient buildings that provide aesthetics to their physical surroundings and utility to their occupants. In return, we’ll help you meet your goals, respect your ideas, and foster your creativity, collaboration, and innovation.  Embrace the latest technologies to improve performance and sustainabilityPerform detailed HVAC engineering building services design and calculations, using software and knowledge to verify robust calculationsEnsure service and project work are carried out to an excellent standardPrepare technical drawings, schedules, and reports  Your skills and experienceThis role will require the following:Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Architectural EngineeringCoursework in mechanical/HVAC design, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and/or thermodynamicsFamiliarity with BIM modelling software, such as Revit and AutoCADInternship experience at engineering related firm preferred, and proven interest in the built environmentAbility to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible mannerEagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team What we offer:Hourly rate of $20 to $30 per hour depending on level of education and geographic locationHybrid working & summer hoursConnection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiativesAccess to wide ranging learning and development opportunitiesBe a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups Learn more about our office locations Ready for something a little less ordinary? Apply now to start your career journey with us. 

  2026 Videography Summer Internship

  Join the Marketing team at UWM for an immersive summer internship program designed to provide students with hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing. This program offers an excellent opportunity to work on real projects and gain valuable insights into the marketing strategies of a leading mortgage lender.As a Videography Intern, you will be an integral part of our team that creates high-quality visual content to effectively communicate our brand message and enhance engagement with both internal and external audiences. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to projects that showcase your creative skills and expand your professional portfolio.*PORTFOLIO REQUIRED* WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:Develop a summer-long campaign project, led by you with access to and the assistance of our full marketing team.Assist our in-house video team in the production of video content, including setup/teardown, lighting, shooting and editing.Assist our in-house video team with daily morning news broadcast.Shoot and edit video projects.Present your work and make edits based on feedback.Manage your time to meet deadlines.WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2026 or 2027 (current junior/senior status)The ability to work Monday thru Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from May 18th - August 7thAn openness to learning, willingness to be coached, and ability to be flexible in our every-changing industryAbility to thrive in a team environmentA strong work ethicA drive to succeed  THE PLACE & THE PERKSReady to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.More reasons you’ll love working here include:Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 daysAdditional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 monthsAdoption reimbursement programPaid volunteer hoursPaid training and career developmentMedical, dental, vision and life insurance401k with employer matchMortgage discount and area business discountsFree membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball courtWellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunchConvenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacksIn-house Starbucks and DunkinIndoor/outdoor café with Wi-FiDISCLAIMERAll the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

  Tree Planting Intern

  AGENCY DESCRIPTION The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation manages 14 percent of the land in New York City with facilities ranging from playgrounds and large parks, to tranquil wooded areas and more than 14 miles of beaches. Parks serve as New Yorkers’ backyards, as vital meeting areas for outdoor play and recreation – but also as an important tool in mitigating the effects of climate change, critical engines for economic growth and development. NYC Parks’ mission is to grow, maintain, and program a world-class park system prioritizing equity, access, safety, and nature. In the past year, Parks completed a number of initiatives citywide that helped New Yorkers access their shared public spaces. These include: • Securing more than $700 million in funds to build or substantially reconstruct six recreation centers, including two opening in 2026: the $141 million Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush, Brooklyn and the $92 million Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center in Tompkinsville, Staten Island. • Expanding our free learn-to-swim programs to reach an additional 4,800 second graders and bring the total to nearly 18,000 youth served by our essential swim programming.  • Keeping more than 8 million people safe at the city’s public beaches last summer along with over 1 million patrons at outdoor pools, thanks to the highest number of Parks lifeguards since 2019, including a 23 percent increase in new recruits. • Completing a $23 million investment in public space at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments, bringing new playgrounds, sports equipment, and seating areas to NYCHA residents. • Launching our latest Tree Census, which involves thousands of volunteers to measure the size, location, and condition of the city’s trees. Conducted once every ten years, the census helps to identify areas where more trees can be planted, supporting a more equitable urban canopy and increasing the many benefits trees provide. • Celebrating the historic expansion of the Second Shift program, dedicating extra maintenance services for 100 additional hot spots at parks across the five boroughs during peak evening and weekend hours. This expanded the total sites citywide serviced by dedicated staff to 200 hot spots.   • Adding 100 new Parks Enforcement Patrol positions to bolster patrol strength throughout the city.  • Promoting equity in athletic spaces by rolling out new athletic permit rules and fee changes to improve access for non-profit and youth organizations. UNIT DESCRIPTION The City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation manages right-of-way and park trees across all five boroughs. Over 650,000 of those trees line the streets; of those trees, almost 175,000 are in Brooklyn. The Tree Planting Program, part of the Environment & Planning Division, manages the planting of 15,000–18,000 new street and park trees each year, including 4,000–5,000 new street trees in Brooklyn each year. Foresters in our program are responsible for both field surveys of potential tree planting locations and for the overall project management of one or more capital tree planting contracts. Interns will help further the department’s mission by assisting in the collection and analysis of data essential for effective management of New York City’s urban forest. POSITION TITLE Tree Planting Forestry Intern for Brooklyn (Mortality and Longevity of Street Trees in Brooklyn NYC Research Project) INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Interns will spend a majority of their time on fieldwork for a 5- and 10-year study of the mortality and longevity of New York City’s street trees. Interns will spend the majority of their time working independently on the streets of Brooklyn collecting this data. Data will be collected using FieldMaps and/or Survey 123 using a tablet. Interns will be required to travel from sampling point to point walking or utilizing public transportation. Interns may also have opportunity to assist NYC Parks by performing inspections of potential street tree planting locations and by recommending species to be planted at each location. Interns may also inventory existing trees and inspect the condition of recently-planted trees. Interns will be responsible for maintaining clean, tidy, and accurate data throughout the survey and inventory process. Interns will learn about NYC’s urban forest and about the factors involved in making management decisions for the urban forest, particularly regarding the planting of new street trees. Interns will also be exposed to project management skills and gain experience working with large datasets. Finally, interns will gain experience working within the context of a municipal government office. QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL SKILLS/AREAS OF INTEREST Minimum college sophomore standing with an interest in urban forestry, horticulture, plant science, or related fields. Preference will be given to students studying forestry or a related subject. nyc.gov/internships Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is required, and familiarity with GIS software (especially ESRI products) is a plus. Familiarity with tree identification, especially of common urban trees of the northeastern U.S., is useful, but can also be taught as part of the internship. Interns will be required to work independently outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and to utilize NYC’s public transportation system. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This opportunity does not include remote workdays Title: City Seasonal Aide Salary: $19.14 per hour APPLICATION PROCESS Please email cover letter and resume to Leslie.Nusblatt@parks.nyc.govSTART DATE IS BEGINNING OF JUNE; EXACT DATE TBD

  Remote Lead Engineering Instructor

  BSE is hiring highly skilled and motivated engineers to join our team as instructors for summer 2026.As an engineering instructor at BSE, you’ll guide students through ambitious, real-world engineering projects while fostering their technical curiosity and problem-solving skills. This role involves teaching essential engineering principles, demonstrating safe and effective tool usage, mentoring students in technical documentation, and instilling troubleshooting skills to build their resilience and independence as engineers. Our projects are challenging and deeply technical, requiring instructors to have engineering project experience, adaptability, and a knack for clear, inspiring communication.Join us to make a lasting impact on young engineers, and be part of a team that’s as passionate about teaching as it is about technology.

  2026 Summer Internship Application

  Internships at Truth Initiative!Truth Initiative is currently searching for energetic and COMMITTED individuals for our Internship Program.Could this be YOU?Moving toward empowering the first generation to end smoking is more than just a job 'it's what motivates us every day. We're looking for a qualified individual who shares this spirit to participate in our internship program. As a Truth Initiative intern, you'll gain practical knowledge on public health issues, real world professional experience, valuable workplace skills and general career guidance. You'll work hard, learn a lot and have fun, too.If you are confident that your diligence and passion can affect change, we want to hear from you! Our semester-long internships are paid and available in the fall, spring and summer.  Opportunities vary each semester, but are typically in the following areas of specialization: Marketing, Communications, Innovations, Human Resources, IT, and Research. Read below for more information!How Long Will This Internship Last?The duration of the internship varies depending on the semester. The fall and spring internships align with university academic semesters, while the summer internship runs from June to August. Fall and Spring Interns are requested to work between 15 to 20 hours a week, while summer interns may work up to a full-time schedule (37.5 hours). Interns are eligible to participate in the program for up to two semesters.What Kind of Work Will I Do?Research Interns - The Schroeder Institute will contribute to the department’s research projects. Examples of past tasks of interns include conducting literature searches for projects, testing online surveys, content analysis (e.g., social media surveillance), and preparing results. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and can work independently as well as collaboratively with other departments and in a fast-paced environment. Current students pursuing their graduate degree in Public Health are preferred. An interest in behavioral research and/or interest in tobacco control research is a plus. The Research Analyst Intern should be enrolled in a Master’s program in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, with strong training in quantitative methods. Experience with statistical programming (SAS, Stata, R, etc.) and data management, as well as familiarity with statistical research principles and methodologies, is highly desirable. The intern will support rapid research initiatives, with a primary focus on data management, data cleaning, and documentation of analytic procedures. Responsibilities may include cleaning and coding large, multi-year datasets; ensuring consistent variable coding across survey waves; maintaining records related to study response rates and participant retention; performing data cleaning, validation, and reporting tasks; and conducting literature searches and reviews. The intern may also conduct descriptive and basic inferential statistical analyses using Stata or R under the guidance of Senior Analysts. Lastly, the intern will assist research analysts in preparing datasets for broader use, facilitate communication among research collaborators as needed, and support the preparation of research findings for peer-reviewed publications and presentations.Marketing Social Media Intern will contribute to the marketing team’s social media messaging. The Digital and Social team at Truth Initiative needs a summer intern to help us with Community Management, i.e., corresponding with young people on social platforms in order to build awareness of EX Program, develop the EX Program brand’s persona as your go-to guide in quitting nicotine, and offer help via appropriately-placed links to enroll in EX Program. We will train our intern on our brand voice, how to engage our community across multiple platforms, how to consider engagements with other brands to build virality, and how to track success. The intern might also help us create content for our Owned Social posts. Beyond this day-to-day work, the intern will conduct an analysis of other brand handles, with particular focus on youth/young adult brands and non-profit/health brands, to recommend engaging formats we are not using today. Or they could give us their point of view on how to significantly enhance our community management presence…potentially using AI or other tools. The Development and Partnerships Intern will support Truth Initiative's Development and Partnerships expertise center and broaden their knowledge of partnerships, fundraising, grantmaking, project management and college activism. The intern will be involved in work supporting the Culture + Cessation Collective, state and local outreach, the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Grant Program and development work. The intern will be responsible for activities including college leader support, support for special events (in person or virtual), researching potential funders, virtual meeting logistics and notes, and data entry.  Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in college activism, grants, public health education and health promotion.  Applicants pursuing a degree in public health, marketing, political science, or related fields are preferred.The Communications Intern will assist in all aspects of the department and will be fully integrated into the Communications, Creative, and Culture team. As an intern, you will participate in team meetings and events as well as have opportunities to gain experience in supporting the team in a wide range of editorial and administrative functions. Duties may include: drafting articles and infographics, researching topics related to tobacco use and quitting, proofreading and editing, researching and tracking media coverage, compiling reporter information, and more. Ideal candidates are current students pursuing their undergraduate degree in a related field with strong writing and editing skills.The Innovations Product Intern will help develop digital products that help people quit smoking, vaping, and all kinds of tobacco. As an intern, you will assist with user experience testing, including user analysis and usability testing; write and edit content for text message libraries and websites; and participate in quality assurance testing of product features. Ideal candidates are upper-level undergraduate students with interest in digital technology development, behavioral science, and/or project management. Background in communications, social sciences, or public health is ideal for familiarity with the topic, but not required.The Human Resources Intern will support Truth Initiative’s Human Resources Center of Expertise across multiple functional areas and special projects, gaining broad exposure to core HR practices. The intern will assist with performance management initiatives, learn HRIS processes and help process employee updates and changes, maintain and dispose of HR files and contracts in accordance with Truth Initiative’s document retention policy, support recruitment efforts by reviewing resumes, and assist with updating benefits information within the HRIS. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students interested in developing knowledge and experience in Human Resources as a professionWhat Kind of Background Do I Need?Intern candidates are current students pursuing their undergraduate degree (graduate students are only considered for internships with our research and innovations teams). A passionate interest in public health or tobacco control is a plus. Experience working on multiple tasks and projects in a fast paced environment is essential. So what's in this for me?Do I get paid? YES! Interns are paid competitively at $18.00/hour for undergraduate students and $21.00/hour for graduate students.Will the work schedule be flexible? Yes, interns are expected to work a hybrid work schedule.Will I be able to contribute to positive change in the lives of millions? Absolutely! The rewards are more than what can fit on this page!So what's stopping you? Apply today!HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and be prepared to answer a few questions about your interest.No telephone calls please.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.