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

  This is YOUR moment - Become a Bank of America Student Leader Today

  Are you a student who’s passionate about your community and looking to develop your career skills? Bank of America is accepting eligible students to participate in our signature Student Leaders® program, a unique blend of paid work experience, leadership development, and civic learning — experiences that can shape your academic and career trajectories. The internship includes a paid summer internship at a nonprofit organization and the opportunity to connect with peers and Bank of America leaders at a three-day Leadership Summit. What this program offers:A paid summer internship with a nonprofit employerA national leadership summit A powerful network that supports you long after summer endsQualifications:To become a Student Leader, you must:Be 18+, a high school graduate, and currently enrolled full time as a first-year college student at a 2- or 4-year collegeReside in or attend college in an eligible marketDemonstrate a commitment to community engagement  Deadline: Applications open  until March 9. Click here for more information: Bank of America Student Leaders® program - Bank of America📩 Questions? Contact us at foundation@bofa.com  

  Digital Marketing Intern, Real Estate

  Are you a creative individual looking for a hands-on internship in the real estate and marketing industry? Harrison Richards, a boutique real estate company in Ardmore PA, is seeking a Digital Marketing and Leasing Intern to join our team. As a small firm, you will have the chance to work directly with all your colleagues and see each project through, from start to finish. This internship will give you real life experience working with clients, giving tours, building out marketing and advertising material, and working on our social media presence. You'll get hands-on training with industry-leading software like Yardi and WordPress. We're looking for someone with an eye for great content and a knack for making people feel right at home. Primary Responsibilities:Create and manage engaging content for our website and social media channels.Conduct property tours and help prospective residents with the leasing process.Communicate with current residents to ensure satisfaction and retention.Assist with renovation and beautification projects.Requirements:Experience in digital marketing, advertising, or public relations.Strong communication and organizational skills.Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.A passion for real estate and a desire to learn. Application:Please submit your resume through Handshake. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants will complete two rounds of interviews with their choice of in-person or via zoom.  

  Quality Trainee Intern

  Quality Trainee Summer Intern – Wilson, NC Be a part of a revolutionary change!    At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.   With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.    Our 10-week summer internship program provides an opportunity to gain new skills at an organization transforming the industry.  Interns support projects that deliver real impact and provide real value to our organization. Interns participate in various professional development and networking activities throughout the summer.   The anticipated summer internship start date is June 1, 2026.   Your “day to day”: As part of our U.S. Operations team, the intern will gain hands on experience across various manufacturing operations processes including procurement, logistics, business control, and quality assurance.    Responsibilities: Understand and support the Resource Requirements Planning process, contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement projects and PMI standards  Support quality and engineering projects, assisting in their implementation as needed. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and efficiency optimization efforts  Implement basic OPEN tools (e.g., 5S, SMED) to support continuous improvement culture. Fulfill occupational health and safety responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Philip Morris policies, and achieving annual performance objectives (MAP).    Who we’re looking for: Fluent in English Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Within commutable distance to Wilson, NC Currently enrolled in full-time Bachelor's degree program pursing Engineering or a related field during the 2025-2026 school year AND returning to the program after completion of the internship Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma certifications preferred Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. What we offer  We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!  We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.  Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.  Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.  Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.  Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.   Hourly Salary: $29/Hour    PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.    PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.  

  Investment Intern

  INVESTMENT ANALYST INTERN, BASTILLE VENTURES.THE STORY: The Bastille Ventures is looking for intellectually curious, driven students with a deep passion for investing. We are a new type of investment fund. And we intend to do things a bit differently than some of the others. We are seeking students who thrive within a group framework. Ideally, undergraduate students who are analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate as well as currently enrolled in a program for internships.We expect to conduct vertical-specific projects; thus, students who are strong writers and have experience in doing study-related analysis and research, e.g., int’l relations or policy-related internships, are particularly intriguing. There may be an opportunity to stay on following the conclusion of the internship, but initial expectations are that this would be for the experience and helping to build out a venture and private equity practice. THE APPEAL:Role·      Source, identify and evaluate potential investments across asset classes and direct investments·      Research and connect with industry leaders, which encompasses a broad swath of groups·      Draft investment and divestment memos and analysis·      Conduct primary manager and LP due diligence, and sector and company research and analysis, as well as assist in discrete fundraising initiatives, as appropriate·      Special ad hoc projects and assignments, with a few discrete projects in mind, as well as new projects as business dictates Skills And Qualifications·      A current undergraduate student, with at least 1 year of work and/or internship experience, a graduate, an MBA, or a law student is all eligible to apply· Research skills and a previous research orientation hold particular appeal·      Proficient in the language of finance, private equity/venture capital, product, startups, security analysis, investment banking, marketing, consulting, etc.·      Self-starter with strong qualitative and quantitative research skills·      Well-organized, detail-oriented, and excels at managing multiple projects·      Advanced communication skills and excels at relationship building·      Ability to work independently and on a small 3-person team General Qualifications·      An undergraduate student graduating in an upcoming semester or happen to be involved in a Co-op program with their university·      Diversity is both encouraged and celebrated at our fund, and we enjoy training the next generation of hopeful venture capitalists and founders·      Tech, Finance, Marketing, Tech/Product, Communication/PR/Journalism with research interest/aptitude and/or experience preferred·      Fundraising exposure/experience is a plus, but not required·      Excellent problem-solving and analytic ability·      Strong work ethic and a drive for perfection are useful, but not at the cost of effectiveness·      Ability to perform under pressure amid tight deadlines·      Team player, self-starter, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial - we seek 5-tool athletes rather than thoroughbreds, in sports parlance ·      Strong quantitative, qualitative, writing, and technical skills·      Maturity and poise to work directly with founders/executives·      Unimpeachable standards of conduct and an innate ethical north star ·      Attention to detail, strong writing, and verbal communication skills·      U.S. work authorization required; while we would prefer to accept all interns, we will not have the ability to sponsor applicants for work visa applications, now or in the immediate future·      Intended to be remote, though, if located in Palo Alto, there is a hybrid in-person and remote opportunity Team Player·      Team player who can contribute to building a positive team spirit, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, and upholds firm values·      Ability to perform under pressure, amid tight deadlines; can effectively prioritize and plan·      Collaborative across teams and levels, both internally and externally·      Understands coaching for long-term development of self and others Why Bastille Ventures?·      Managing Partner and Partners formerly of JPMorgan, Citi, Bain & Co.·      Executing both early-stage/high-growth VC transactions·      Excellent training and career path development·      Hands-on mentoring with rave reviews from prior interns in managing prior intern programs at other funds and in other organizations·      Unparalleled deal flow with premier startup exposure and a unique niche·      Access to world-class executives at high-growth companies·      Dominant footprint in one of the largest sectors: ESG/Climate, Deeptech (AI), Hardware, Material Science, Consumer Platforms, and Entertainment/Sports·      Close-knit, rapidly growing team THE ACTION:This is currently an unpaid internship, and while we intend to remedy this situation in the future, it is simply the hard reality while we raise the funds. Many schools offer stipends to help offset the compensation challenges, and we are more than happy to entertain and produce the necessary material to apply for such consideration.·      If interested, please send us an email at interns@bastilleventures.com. ·      Please include the normal resume and why you think you would be the right fit for the role.

  Social Media Intern

  Le Chocolat des Îles (LCDI) — Social Media & UGC Intern (TikTok + Instagram)Position: Paid Intern (Part-Time or Full-Time)Location: NYC preferred (Hybrid OK)Duration: 8–12 weeks (extendable)Start: ASAPCompensation: Paid (hourly or monthly stipend based on experience)About Le Chocolat des ÎlesLe Chocolat des Îles (LCDI) is a premium, two-ingredient bean-to-bar dark chocolate brand. We select cocoa beans for taste first, then make the chocolate in-house — resulting in dramatically superior flavor compared to mass-market “premium” dark chocolate made from bulk processed cocoa.We are launching an aggressive TikTok-first + Instagram Reels growth program designed to generate:Viral awarenessWebsite salesStore demand-pull (“Where can I buy this?”)Role OverviewYou will help run LCDI’s TikTok + Instagram execution program — publishing content daily, managing creators, tracking performance, and turning what works into repeatable growth.This is not a “pretty posts” internship.It’s growth + content testing — fast, structured, measurable.Key Responsibilities1) Daily TikTok + Instagram ExecutionUpload and publish content to TikTok + Instagram Reels (daily)Post with correct captions, hooks, hashtags, thumbnailsEnsure each post follows LCDI brand rules (navy/gold, correct URL/CTA)Respond to comments daily (to drive engagement + boost reach)Pin top comments and provoke replies strategically2) UGC Creator Management (Fiverr + Micro-Creators)Coordinate with Fiverr UGC creators and freelancersSend briefs, follow up, collect drafts, request revisionsEnsure content matches LCDI talking points:“Two ingredients only”“Beans selected for taste”“Most chocolate is bulk cocoa in disguise”Maintain a creator tracker sheet (deliverables, deadlines, status)3) Content System + OrganizationMaintain organized content library:Raw videosEdited versionsCaptions + overlaysPerformance resultsLabel assets by format, hook type, and angle (taste / purity / ingredients / comparison)4) Performance Tracking + Weekly ReportingTrack key metrics weekly:Views, watch time, completion rateSaves, shares, commentsProfile visitsWebsite clicksConversion indicatorsProduce 1-page weekly report:Top 5 performing postsWhat hook/format workedWhat to repeat next weekWhat failed + why5) On-Camera (Optional but Strongly Preferred)If you are comfortable:Film simple iPhone UGC-style clips in a kitchen / countertop settingDo taste reactions, unboxings, ingredient flips, “dark chocolate truth” clipsRecord short voiceovers / commentary (even faceless is OK)RequirementsHeavy TikTok + Instagram user (you understand what goes viral)Strong writing for hooks & captions (fast, punchy)Extremely organized and reliable (posting daily = non-negotiable)Comfortable managing freelancers / creatorsFamiliarity with CapCut preferred (or willingness to learn)Bonus Skills (Not Required)Video editing (CapCut / Premiere)Canva designInfluencer outreach / DMsEcommerce awareness (Shopify/WooCommerce)Interest in premium food / wellness productsWhat Success Looks Like (Very Clear Targets)By week 8:2 posts/day consistently (TikTok + IG Reels)LCDI content system operating smoothly (creator pipeline + posting cadence)Weekly growth report delivered on timeDocumented learnings: what angles/hook styles consistently outperformWhy This Internship Is DifferentYou will learn real growth marketing in a live environment:UGC production systemsViral content testingGrowth loops + audience psychologyContent execution disciplineInfluencer/creator managementThis internship is ideal for someone who wants to become a:Growth marketerSocial media strategistBrand builderCreator managerHow to ApplySend:A short paragraph: why you want to work with LCDIYour TikTok/IG handle OR 2 links to content you’ve made (optional but ideal)One example TikTok hook you would write for LCDI (10 seconds max)