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

  Social Media Strategist

  Lunette is a fast-growing wellness startup founded by two Wharton grads, on a mission to help people actually unwind. We’re looking for a TikTok- and Instagram-savvy Social Media Intern to join us. You’ll help shape the voice of a brand that’s already been featured in CNN, Real Simple, and more — and you’ll get a front-row seat to what it’s like building a DTC brand from the ground up.This is a hands-on, creative role for someone who lives on social, loves storytelling, and wants real ownership over the content they make.What You’ll Do:Create short-form video content for TikTok and Instagram ReelsPitch concepts that feel fresh, fun, and not like adsJump on relevant trends and sounds while staying true to the brandAssist with planning, editing, and posting content to our socialsCollaborate directly with the co-founders on strategy and creative directionHelp track content performance and brainstorm improvementsWhat We’re Looking For:You're a student or recent grad with a strong pulse on TikTok and IG cultureYou’re creative, self-motivated, and full of content ideasYou know how to shoot and edit short videos (in-app or with CapCut, etc.)You understand how to match a brand’s vibe while still being originalBonus: You’re into wellness, routines, mental health, or sleep culture

  Nurse Intern

  Please apply online at www.firelands.jobsMed-Surg | PRN | 12-24 hours/week Position Highlights:Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.About Firelands Health:Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.Our Core ACE Values:  Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.What You Will Do:A student nurse who is within their last 8 weeks of school or has graduated and awaiting boards in an RN/LPN education program including successful completion of one quarter/semester of clinical experience.  Assists in delivery of patient care under the direction of a RN/LPN. Must work 12-24 hours per week.Patient Care DeliveryProvides care for patients according to nursing standards, protocols, procedures, and evidence-based practices.Utilizes the nursing process.Assesses the patient.Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.The Nurse Intern will not perform any procedures that require licensing by the State (i.e. passing medications, nursing diagnosis, admission assessment, may complete data collection.)Implements Patient CareAdministers routine treatments.Information Processing and DocumentationCommunicates patient information.Documents information.  Utilizes “OPIE” documentation process(N.I. can only document observation and interventions including physical assessments with RN/LPN review)Charges equipment and supplies. Care of Environment & EquipmentInterpersonal SkillsCommunicates with other health team members, patients, and visitors.Utilizes good guest relations.Maintains adaptability.Participates as a unit team member.Reports problems.Demonstrates Service Excellence.What You Will Need:High school graduate; currently enrolled in an approved RN/LPN program (A.D., diploma, BSN). Candidate must be committed to an RN or LPN position at Firelands Health.Must complete nurse intern competency check list.Must be currently certified in CPR (and recertified bi-annually).Provides nursing care under direction of registered nurse.

  Marketing Intern

  🎀 Marketing Intern Wanted for a  Subscription Box Business! 🎀Are you obsessed with everything marketing? 💕 We’re a subscription box business that delivers all the cutest volleyball, dance and cheer-themed goodies, and we’re looking for a passionate, driven, and creative intern to join our team!✨ What You'll Do:You’ll get hands-on experience in all things marketing—from running social media accounts like a pro, crafting SMS campaigns, helping with in-person events, and so much more! This is your chance to shine and learn in a fun, supportive environment.✨ What We're Looking For:We want someone who’s:💖 Hardworking but super easygoing💖 Motivated to grow and learn💖 Excited about marketing and bringing fresh ideasIf this sounds like your dream internship, we’d LOVE to hear from you! Let’s create something amazing together. 

  CSIIP Internship Opportunity

  Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your education to real-world applications? CSIIP connects you to paid undergraduate internships in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Participation in CSIIP enhances your résumé and is a good way to gain actual job experience in your field of study and build relationships with potential employers. One application puts a student in front of companies offering paid internships throughout Virginia.There is no cost to students/colleges/universities or companies to participate.

  2026 Technical Sales Intern - Equipment

  What’s in it for you:  Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in building efficiency and sustainability through our Equipment, Service or Controls / Building Automation offerings.   Trane Technologies, the global leader in innovative climate solutions, hands on summer internship allows participants to explore a career in Technical Sales through the following: A 12-week internship program that will challenge and develop your technical, business, sales engineering, leadership, and communication skills – providing insight into a sales career with Trane Technologies.  Gain and interact with the world's most complete line of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and building management controls.  Be exposed to the many facets of Trane Technologies’ businesses: Service, Equipment, Building Automation, Application, Fulfillment, and much more. This internship will provide you with the experience to pursue a career in Technical Sales and creates the opportunity to join our industry leading Graduate Training Program (GTP) after graduation.  Where is the work:  This position has been designated as onsite.  What you will do:    Our award-winning internship program provides you the opportunity to learn more about us while you collaborate with peers across North America. As a Technical Sales Intern you may experience or gain exposure to:  Work directly with our industry leading Sales Account Managers and customers.  Understand the design, application and sale of systems, controls, parts, and services for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.  Attend sales meetings; business functions; sales and service calls; customer meetings alongside experienced account managers and mentors.  Understand the steps sales engineers take from start to finish on a job and be hands-on in those steps throughout the internship.  Gain an appreciation for the importance of the relationship with our customers as you work with them as a daily point-of-contact creating a sense of ownership and importance in the solution-making process.   What you will bring:    Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering (open to all Engineering areas of emphasis) throughout the entire duration of the summer internship. Candidates must have completed at least their sophomore or 2nd year before the start of the summer internship to be eligible for internship positions. Be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. A passion for continuous learning in technical fields, ensuring a solid foundation for understanding and communicating engineering solutions. This posting is for multiple opportunities. Some positions may be remote while others may require a hybrid or onsite assignment at one of our facilities across North America.   Possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, ability to provide proof of insurance, and have no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:  DUI in the previous 3 years  Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years. Compensation:    Pay Range: $24.36 - $34.80Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. Travel: Less than 15% in defined geography  Equal Employment Opportunity:    We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.