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

  FP&A Intern (Sales)

  Precisely is the leader in data integrity. We empower businesses to make more confident decisions based on trusted data through a unique combination of software, data enrichment products and strategic services. What does this mean to you? For starters, it means joining a company focused on delivering outstanding innovation and support that helps customers increase revenue, lower costs and reduce risk. In fact, Precisely powers better decisions for more than 12,000 global organizations, including 95 of the Fortune 100. Precisely's 2500 employees are unified by four company core values that are central to who we are and how we operate: Openness, Determination, Individuality, and Collaboration. We are committed to career development for our employees and offer opportunities for growth, learning and building community. With a "work from anywhere" culture, we celebrate diversity in a distributed environment with a presence in 30 countries as well as 20 offices in over 5 continents. Learn more about why it's an exciting time to join Precisely!This position is 100% remote anywhere in the USOverview:Precisely’s Summer Internship Program is a paid, part-time opportunity for undergraduate students actively enrolled in university. This is an 10-week program that begins Monday June 8, 2026 and ends Friday August 14, 2026. This opportunity is 100% remote and you must be located in the United States during the summer internship. The FP&AIntern will work closely with the Finance team.The FP&A Intern will own an individual project with a strategic business impact for the GTM Sales organization at Precisely. The intern will work with business partners and FP&A team to make recommendations on profitable business strategies for revenue and expense. The project will analyze overall financial performance of the Sales organization and productivity of the Account Executive team.What you will do:Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business operations and support informed decision-makingDevelop and maintain Excel-based financial and operational models to analyze data and support strategic recommendationsDeliver a high-visibility project with findings and insights presented to senior leadershipAnalyze productivity of the Account Executive team and broader Sales organization using multiple performance KPIsWhat we are looking for:Analyze large financial datasets to identify insights and recommend strategies that improve business performance at PreciselyDemonstrate strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, to support analysis and reportingIdentify opportunities for improvement and help drive the implementation of process or operational solutionsMaintain strong attention to detail when working with data ana financial analysesCollaborate effectively across teams and contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentProgram benefits:Valuable experience related to the degree you are pursuing.Hands on experience at an established tech company. Networking opportunities with company leaders around the globe. 

  FP&A Intern

  Precisely is the leader in data integrity. We empower businesses to make more confident decisions based on trusted data through a unique combination of software, data enrichment products and strategic services. What does this mean to you? For starters, it means joining a company focused on delivering outstanding innovation and support that helps customers increase revenue, lower costs and reduce risk. In fact, Precisely powers better decisions for more than 12,000 global organizations, including 95 of the Fortune 100. Precisely's 2500 employees are unified by four company core values that are central to who we are and how we operate: Openness, Determination, Individuality, and Collaboration. We are committed to career development for our employees and offer opportunities for growth, learning and building community. With a "work from anywhere" culture, we celebrate diversity in a distributed environment with a presence in 30 countries as well as 20 offices in over 5 continents. Learn more about why it's an exciting time to join Precisely!This position is 100% remote anywhere in the USOverview:Precisely’s Summer Internship Program is a paid, part-time opportunity for undergraduate students actively enrolled in university. This is an 10-week program that begins Monday June 8, 2026 and ends Friday August 14, 2026. This opportunity is 100% remote and you must be located in the United States during the summer internship. The FP&A Intern will work closely with the Finance team.The project for the Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will focus on how FP&A can implement additional use cases of Co-Pilot / AI / Agentic AI into our day-to-day work.  We will provide the intern exposure into the normal activities of an analyst supporting a business partner (forecasting, close, expense management, etc.).  After that, we will work with the intern to brainstorm AI-driven ideas that we could implement to improve/automate/streamline our work.What you will do:Gain an understanding of supporting R&D and Product Management in a PE-backed software companyWork with business partners to understand nature of business to make informed decisionsBuild excel models to support recommendationsShadow our analysts to understand where they spend the most of their time and where AI could helpPropose uses for AI and build agentic AI prototypes when/where appropriatePresent on project to senior leadership at the end of the Summer What we are looking for:Ability to analyze large sets of financial data to recommend profitable business strategies to PreciselyStrong time management and organizational skillsAttention to detailEffective communication skillsFamiliarity with ExcelAnalytical skillsWillingness to learn and test ever-changing new technologies Program benefits:Valuable experience related to the degree you are pursuing.Hands on experience at an established tech company. Networking opportunities with company leaders around the globe. 

  Teaching Artist Apprentice

  New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory. Founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, New York City Ballet quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style. Widely acknowledged for its enduring contributions to dance, New York City Ballet is committed to promoting creative excellence and nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers. The School of American Ballet is the official training academy of the New York City Ballet.  Description: This part-time apprenticeship is designed to provide teaching experience in public elementary school classrooms while supporting the continued development of dance education pedagogy for individuals interested in becoming teaching artists. NYCB Education programming engages students with dance through the creative process, where teachers support students in making their own original and unique dances. Apprentices will be asked to assist and support classroom activities while honing and exploring their own teaching style.   The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about dance education and curious about teaching in a public-school setting. This position is ideal for beginning to novice dance educators with some previous teaching experience and dance training. This position is not geared towards established professionals in the field of teaching artistry. Additional opportunities for professional development on topics such as lesson planning and classroom management will be provided and further curated based on the interests of program participants. The goal of this apprenticeship is to prepare participants to work as independent teaching artists. Apprentices will receive a stipend of $4,500 for the entire school year paid in five installments.   Applications accepted through Sunday, April 19, 2026Interviews will take place virtually on Zoom starting in early May Decisions will be made by June 2026 with the position starting September 2026.  Requirements:Minimum High School Diploma or GED1-3 Years of experience in dance education in any settingFlexible availability Mon-Fri September – June following NYCPS calendar, approximately 10 hours over 2-3 days per weekAbility to commute to public school sites across all five NYC boroughsA growth mindset and passion for learning Responsibilities include:Assist NYCB Teaching Artists in leading age-appropriate creative movement, choreographic and interdisciplinary workshops using NYCB curricula in New York City public schools for students in grades 1-5Assist with professional development workshops for classroom teachers and school administratorsParticipate in Teaching Artist apprentice training sessions as well as post-residency evaluation meetingsSubmit weekly reflections of in-school workshopsParticipate in monthly Apprentice professional development meetings with Associate Director of School ProgramsParticipate in bi-monthly Teaching Artist community forums as available  A cover letter is not required, however, please be sure to answer the questions included in the application:Why are you interested in becoming a Teaching Artist Apprentice with New York City Ballet?What about being a dance educator interests you?How would this position support your personal and professional goals?What personal qualities and strengths would you bring to this position?  EEONew York City Ballet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.   Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNew York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. Therefore, we seek to attract, retain, and cultivate the most talented dancers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and arts administrators. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values and reflects inclusion, equity and access for all.  We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to all by educating, developing, and supporting an organization that welcomes and amplifies the voices and lived experiences of everyone.

  Parklands Planning Intern

  AGENCY DESCRIPTIONThe 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 DESCRIPTIONThe Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience.The intern would be assigned to the Parklands unit within the Division. The Parklands unit is responsible for the Agency’s real estate and land use functions including the acquisition, disposition and preservation of parkland, Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), environmental review, and the ownership and management of the Agency’s property records.POSITION TITLENYC Parks Parklands Planning InternINTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIESThe intern will participate in a variety of projects as needed, under supervision from the Parklands team in the Planning Unit.Intern responsibilities will include:• Review property records, performing general research and due diligence to support planning, acquisition, and capital projects.• Developing maps and analysis documents as needed, using ArcGIS.• Develop graphic visualizations.• Preparing conceptual illustrations and text for PowerPoint presentations.• Assisting in the coordination and facilitation of public meetings and engaging with the public. Attending public meetings and synthesizing community feedback.• Taking notes at meetings, producing meeting summaries and reports and tracking follow up items.• Conducting site visits and documenting park conditions.• Researching, exploring, and documenting characteristics for potential new park sites in under-served neighborhoods.nyc.gov/internshipsQUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL SKILLS/AREAS OF INTERESTThe division is embarking on data-driven work, and the intern should be highly proficient with numbers and programs such as Excel, ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro. The intern may be called upon to explain complex data processes in easy to understand ways for internal and external audiences.The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics and skills:• Interest in and/or knowledge of landscape architecture, urban planning, climate resilience, and/or public policy• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize and summarize quantitative and qualitative data• Strong, independent problem-solving skills• Enterprising and resourceful, with the ability to take initiative on projects• Ability to interact with the public in a sensitive, respectful and effective manner• Proficiency with ArcGIS/ Illustrator and willingness to learn new programs• Strong quantitative skills• Ability to work under deadlines and prioritize tasks• Attention to detail• Ability to work well both independently and in teams• Demonstrated communication skills – written, oral, and presentation ability• Strong organizational skills• Ability to look at the big picture and search for insightful, creative solutions• Experience working independently to complete multi-stage projects• Adaptable to changing plans and able to work with existing resources to produce high quality results• Currently enrolled college studentADDITIONAL INFORMATIONStart date is beginning of June; exact date TBD.This opportunity does not include remote workdaysTitle: City Seasonal AideSalary: $19.14 per hourULURP is New York City's primary approval process for changes to how land is used, as required by the City Charter. One of the intern’s main roles will be to assist on projects focused on obtaining ULURP approval for the acquisition of new parkland.APPLICATION PROCESSPlease email cover letter and resume to Leslie.Nusblatt@parks.nyc.gov

  Packaging Science Intern

  Position: 2026 Summer Intern – Packaging Science InternLocation:  Orchard Park, NYMajor(s): Industrial Engineering, Packaging Science or Similar Field of StudyClass year desired: Junior / Senior / GradAcademic Schedule:  May - August 2026, full-time, 40 hours per weekAbout the experience:  ITT Enidine’s  Internships are recognized as best-in-class, offering students an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the aerospace industry. Our internships provide hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and real-world projects that contribute to the innovation of vibration isolation, noise attenuation, and shock absorption solutions used in aerospace applications.Interns work closely with experienced professionals and industry experts, gaining valuable insights into engineering processes, product development, and problem-solving strategies. These programs are designed to foster professional growth, equipping students with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed for a successful career in manufacturing supply chain.With access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading professionals, ITT Enidine's  Internships are an ideal launchpad for students passionate about making an impact in the aerospace and industrial sector.Essential Responsibilities: Execute low to medium complexity package/process/product development activities from concept to commercialization. Accurately identifies project requirements applying the right production capability, packaging materials, package performance characteristics to match customer/consumers’ needs, packaging specifications, and financial targets.Support the study of package process and equipment alternatives and Pilot Equipment Validation through Design of Experiments (DOE) to determine the effect of process parameters on package quality, throughput, and cost.Follow established guidelines and protocol, scientific approach and statistical analysis, conduct process or package development research, plant trials, plant start-ups, sensory, shelf-life stability studies, capability studies, and specifications development.Consult with broader team to provide technical support to resolve low complexity package production and quality issues: identifying root cause, develop technical solutions, and implement solutions including training QA/Operations personnel on findings within assigned product category.Support an environment that fosters innovation by continually introducing ideas and product concepts for new products, quality improvements, and productivity and facilitate calculated risk taking.Build and leverage knowledge of packaging materials and processes to advise teams on packaging options and processes, as required.Provide effective communication and documentation of work including technical plans, experimental reports, financial analysis, and management updates.Responsible for issuing accurate packaging specifications and the required product systems updatesReview all packaging material used in the factoryIdentify opportunities to streamline and standardize packaging materialsIdentify opportunities to include automation to support packaging in high volume areasWork with purchasing team to seek further cost savings with packaging supplierOther duties as assigned by management. Position Requirements:Currently enrolled in university and working on obtaining a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, packaging science or a similar field of studyResearch ability.Analytical thinking skills.Technical expertise.Problem-solving skills.