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

  Public Programs Intern - The Brooklyn Museum

  Position Overview: The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.   Requirements: An interest and/or experience working in museums, nonprofit arts organizations, or a related field. A curiosity and willingness to learn in a community, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.  Demonstrated writing and communication skills, strong attention to detail, research capabilities.  An academic or extracurricular background in art history, curatorial practice, art-making, or the social sciences.  An interest in social/political justice art and in collaborating with diverse audiences.  Experience working with people (ex. customer service) and problem-solving skills. Flexible scheduling and the ability to work select evenings and select weekends.   Additional Qualifications: Preferred, but not mandatory: A demonstrated commitment to serving Brooklyn-based communities.  Experience designing and implementing public programs.  Experience with museum education theory or practice.  Familiarity with cultural trends in Brooklyn and New York City, such as recent developments in literature, art, music, fashion, nightlife or academic scholarship. Familiarity with critical race, queer, or disability theories and reflectiveness regarding race, class, gender, identity, sexuality, and dis/ability  The Public Programs Intern provides administrative and production support for a busy and dynamic Public Programs department. The intern joins our industry-leading team of cultural producers to bring an exciting schedule of free and low-cost art, culture, and social justice programs to Brooklyn communities, especially our renowned First Saturdays. The intern gains experience collaborating with artists and a skillset in event production, public speaking, and engaging diverse communities. In addition to assisting the production of regularly scheduled summer programs, the intern will support administrative tasks like calendar management, contracting, and logistical documents, and compose publication texts related to programs. Through a hands-on approach to museum education pedagogy and cultural programming, the intern will develop the skills to propose content for future programming at the museum and complete a research project that will inform and benefit the department and their own portfolio.  

  Collections Intern - Artists Archives of the Western Reserve

  Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated college intern to join our Museum Collections team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience and an opportunity to learn all aspects of managing a collection in a small institution. They will benefit from the experience of working for a small museum with a small but experienced staff capable of handling a diversity of projects. In our organization, opportunities exist to learn many more skills as employees must “wear more hats.”  Key Responsibilities: As a Collections Intern will work alongside the experienced collections staff, under the guidance of our Collections manager. They will support the team with daily operations and administrative tasks: Learning and understanding the accessioning process for new work Photograph new work (includes editing using Adobe software) being added into the Museum’s collection Organizing and storing artwork according to best preservation practices Entering the information relating to each work or to the Archived Artist, into the AAWR Past Perfect electronic database.  Interns will also aid in receiving works of art as they are delivered to the facility for exhibition Preparing work for loans to other institutions They will be taught correct art handling methods Attending demonstrations of correct preparation of framed works for exhibition As part of the AAWR team interns will participate in meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing projects or committees They may be asked to conduct research on a particular artist, or research an art making method as part of their project. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a college or university, preferably pursuing a degree in Art History or Studio Art Strong interest in or experience in any of the following: printmaking, painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, or textiles Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Some familiarity with photo editing software like Photoshop or Lightroom Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail, and strong organizational skills Duration: Summer 2026, June 4 – August 4, 2026 28 hours per week / 4 days on site includes lunch / 252 hours total Fridays are set aside for Education days, except for June 19(Juneteenth), and July 3rd (Independence Day observed). 

  Intern Assistant Archivist - Roy Lichtenstein Foundation

  Position OverviewThe Roy Lichtenstein Foundation is seeking to hire an Intern Assistant Archivist to work on a defined archival processing project for a total of nine weeks. Roy Lichtenstein Foundation ProjectUnder the direction of the Reading Room Manager, the intern will undertake an archival processing project focused on a discrete subseries of institutional records within the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation Archives.This project will follow established archival workflows and standards and will include all phases of processing, from initial survey through physical rehousing and descriptive documentation. The intern will conduct a survey of the materials; assess provenance, arrangement, preservation, and privacy concerns; and assist in determining appropriate levels of processing and access. Following approval, the intern will refolder, rebox, label, and shelve the material, update internal tracking documentation, and draft a scope and content note describing theprocessed subseries. While prior archival experience is helpful, the intern will receive project-specific training, guidance, and oversight throughout the internship to support successful completion of the work. The project follows standard institutional archival practices and reflects the Foundation’s ongoing work to process, preserve, and describe its administrative and departmental records.While the larger institutional archive is extensive, the intern’s work will focus on a clearly defined body of material, enabling sustained engagement with professional archival methods rather than broad exposure alone.Qualifications● Currently enrolled full-time at a college or university; junior or senior standing only● Preferred: enrolled in a bachelor’s-level program in Library and Information Sciences, ArtHistory, or Museum and Curatorial Studies● 3.0 GPA● Minimum one year of experience working in an art or archive-holding institution● Working knowledge of archival theory and best practice● Familiarity with 20th- and 21st-century art history, museum archival records, and artists’ archives● Understanding of the preservation and care of archives● Excellent verbal and written communication skills● Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projectssimultaneously● Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team● Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across an inter-departmental and institutional structure● Basic understanding of dynamic database and library collections management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace● A basic understanding of Microsoft programs (including Word, Excel, and Access)● Ability to lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs● Commitment to continued professional growth and development● Able to adapt quickly within a museum or cultural arts organization● Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the futureThe intern will work at the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation’s archival facility on West 20th Street in Chelsea, New York. The Reading Room Manager will act as primary supervisor and provide all necessary support.The intern will also interact with on-site archives staff, staff from other departments, and outside researchers or guests. The intern will receive project plans and necessary orientation to systems and processes, including an overview, task list, guidelines, and workflow.The goal of this project aligns with the Foundation’s mission and will be emphasized at all stages of the project. The intern will learn about private and public art foundations, their functions and purposes, and will liaise with other art-world professionals. The intern will be fully supported by their supervisor and department support staff.Schedule and Compensation● 5 days per week during standard office hours, 10:00 am–6:00 pm● This is a temporary, part-time intern position with a competitive hourly wage● The position is expected to last 9 weeks● Compensation is $24.00 per hour● $900 stipend

  Education Intern - The Noguchi Museum

  Education Intern, The Noguchi Museum The Education Intern will work closely with the Education department at The Noguchi Museum to support summer programming for teen, family, youth, and public audiences, with an emphasis on Making Your Mark, a month-long studio art-making intensive for rising junior and senior high school students that culminates in a student exhibition and Community Days, a series of free museum admission days on second Saturdays in June, July, and August. The internship will involve research, evaluation, and outreach to local organizations, as well as collaboration with the Education department to design education programming that engages youth and local audiences on free admission days. At the conclusion of the internship, a written narrative and slide presentation of research findings will be shared with the Education Department and all Museum staff.   Key responsibilities include: Provide hands-on support for youth, teen and community programs in the galleries and studio including assisting with set up and clean up.  Support the Manager of Education in administrative tasks related to programming including scheduling visits, registration and check-in, and participant evaluations.  Create and co-edit an evaluation survey for museum visitors and program attendees on free admission days. Identify audiences and community groups that the Museum could further develop relationships with, and create a plan for conducting outreach.  Participate in regular, recurring department meetings to keep staff informed about research progress and to reflect on learning and work experience. Work with the Director of Education and Manager of Education to co-design programming for August Free First Friday and Community Day.  Create and deliver an in-depth, 15–20 minute Google Slides presentation on research findings, to be presented to the Education department and Museum staff. The Education Intern position is four days a week and located in The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, Queens. Hours are 4 days a week, 10 am–5 pm, Monday–Thursday, with occasional hours outside of the scheduled times and Saturdays required. Currently, the Museum is operating on a hybrid work schedule at the Museum with three days per week on-site; Wednesdays and Thursdays mandatory.   Work is often performed in an office environment; prolonged periods of sitting, use of computers and standard office equipment required to accomplish work objectives. Work is also performed in the art studio and outdoor events where the intern will be required to lift (up to 25 lbs.), bend, stoop, walk, speak, and stand for up to 7 hours in a day.  

  AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow

  AmeriCorps Member Position Description Breakthrough Cincinnati AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow General Statement of Duties: Breakthrough Cincinnati (BTC) exists to reduce disparities in education for under-represented students. The core of BTC’s program is a rigorous and fun college-preparatory summer learning program for high-need and high-potential middle school students in Cincinnati, Ohio. In support of this mission, BTC is seeking AmeriCorps Members with a passion for service and social justice to serve as Teaching Fellows during its 2026 summer program, which runs from June 15, 2026 through August 4, 2026. The AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows will be responsible for delivering academic instruction, including lesson planning, student engagement, classroom management, and administration in order to effectively prepare BTC students to be successful in the upcoming school year and beyond. Service Locations: University of Cincinnati 2600 Clifton Avenue / Cincinnati Country Day School 6905 Given Road Direct Supervisor: Dr. Tiffany Dolder-Holland (UC) / Elana Elmore (CCD)  Service Dates: 6/15/2026 – 8/4/2026 Service Position Type/ Required Minimum Service Hours: Minimum Time member serving at least 300 hours General Service Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday Duties Include:Act as a role model and mentor to BTC studentsProvide instruction to a small classroom of middle school students in one core subject (math, science, history, or English language arts) and one academic elective (e.g., foreign language, dance, art, etc.)Work collaboratively with a team of Teaching Fellows and an Instructional Coach to write daily lesson plans Learn and practice classroom management and instructional strategies, and receive feedback from professional teachers Complete administrative responsibilities related to teaching Collect, monitor, and analyze assessment data Communicate impact on student learning to parents, students, and other stakeholdersWork with a team of Teaching Fellows to plan and lead special eventsLead field trips and supervise student activitiesActively participate in all require in-person and online trainings Engage in continuous professional learning opportunities and apply new knowledge to increase student achievement and engagementParticipate fully in the Breakthrough Instructional Trainings, AmeriCorps service trainings, and trainings around student safety/working with minors and complete all pre-summer required readingsComply with all AmeriCorps regulations and expectations as outlined in the Breakthrough Cincinnati Teaching Fellow Member Service Agreement as well as all other Breakthrough Cincinnati rules and program requirementsMinimum Qualifications:At least 17 years old at the commencement of serviceParental consent if under 18Currently enrolled in or a graduate of high school (or equivalent)Agree to obtain high school diploma (or equivalent) prior to using the education awardAbility to pass criminal background check and drug screen Subject matter knowledge in math, literature, science, or history Strong written and verbal communication skillsExperience and comfort speaking in front of a groupDependable and punctualA deeply held belief in the potential of all students  Preferred Qualifications:Experience tutoring, mentoring, or teaching studentsCurrently enrolled in collegeInterest in teaching or youth development Member/Program BenefitsLiving Stipend of up to $4,500Education Award of up to $1,565.08AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program300+ hours of teaching and leadership experienceRegular feedback and coaching from Breakthrough staff and instructional coaches