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

  Digital Media Intern

  Digital Media & Community Outreach Summer Intern Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC / 美華慈心關懷聯盟)📍 Fully Remote — Open to California Residents Only 💰 $20/hour | 🕐 20 hrs/week | 📅 8–10 Weeks | Starting June or July 2026About CACCCWe are a nonprofit on a heartfelt mission — empowering Chinese American families to face the end of life with dignity and respect. We spark conversations that are often left unspoken in our communities through education, storytelling, and bilingual outreach.If you care about community, culture, and making a real difference, this is your opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters.What You'll DoWebsite & Digital Content (Primary)Upload, organize, and maintain content on our WordPress websiteImprove site layout, usability, and content organizationIncrease searchability by tagging and categorizing digital assetsSocial Media & Outreach (Secondary)Create and schedule posts for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTubeProduce short video reels highlighting events and programsDesign graphics using Canva or Photoshop What We're Looking For✅ Currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university ✅ Chinese heritage with fluency in Chinese (Traditional Chinese a plus) ✅ Hands-on experience with WordPress and video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve) ✅ Active experience managing social media channels ✅ Self-starter who works independently and meets deadlines ✅ Bonus: Interest in healthcare, public health, or nonprofit work What You'll Gain ⭐ Real published work for your portfolio ⭐ Mentorship from healthcare advocates and nonprofit professionals ⭐ A deeper connection to your community and culture⭐ The satisfaction of knowing your work supports families through one of life's most profound journeys How to ApplyEmail the following to info@caccc-usa.org Subject: Summer 2026 Intern Application — [Your Name]ResumeCover letter (1 page or less)2–3 work samples (website, video, graphics, or portfolio link)🔗 www.caccc-usa.org

  Operations Intern

  About Delphi Delphi is an AI startup building interactive "digital minds" — living, conversational profiles that let experts like Simon Sinek and Arnold Schwarzenegger scale their knowledge to anyone, anytime. We've tripled revenue, users, and interactions in the past 6 months, backed by Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and more.What You'll DoBuild Delphi "minds" end-to-end: structure, test, and iterate on creator profiles until they feel sharp and on-brandTurn messy inputs (calls, docs, source material) into polished, high-quality versions fastQA conversation quality and flag audio issues (noise, echo, clarity) that affect outputMove across whatever is highest-leverage that week — product testing, ops execution, creator supportYou're a Great Fit If YouLove shipping, testing, and iterating until something feels excellentWrite clearly and can turn ambiguity into crisp, usable copyHave strong user empathy and can stress-test products like a real userAre high-agency and scrappy — you unblock yourself and keep momentum

  HR Intern

  Job descriptionSUMMARYThe Human Resources Intern is responsible for providing quality administrative support to the HR team. JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSEAssists with scheduling interviews and phone screenings.Maintains standardization process for all HR materials and paperwork to include high volume filing and records management.Organizes new hire paperwork and assists with the preparation of the New Hire Orientations.Schedules monthly Lunch & Learns with ESOP & Union EE’s.Sets up for Lunch & Learns, creates sign in sheet, and orders food and water.Creates PowerPoint slides for various presentations.Creates and completes New Hire Welcome Kits.Collects timesheets for temporary employees and submits to various agencies.Creates benefits orientation packets.Maintains Workers Compensation, Benefits, Legal and Personnel files.Completes other duties as assigned by management.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIESMust be a current Junior or graduating Senior with a major in Business: HR Concentration.Bilingual in English/Spanish (a HUGE plus).Prior HR internship experience is a plus.Prior administrative, receptionist, or customer service experience is a plus.Strong attention to detail.Self-starter with strong ability to take initiative.Strong organizational & communication skills.Ability to handle highly sensitive information. Core CompetenciesHigh ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involvedOperates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the Bay Cities brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholdersActs as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids ‘pointing fingers’. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.

  Strategic Partnerships Intern

  Job Title:  Strategic Partnerships and Storytelling Intern Team: Development, the IRC in NorCal Location: Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Turlock  Length of service: Negotiable (3-6 months commitment preferred) Time zone: Any U.S. time zone; service hours can be flexible. Background The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. Here in Northern California, the IRC has welcomed nearly 80,000 people fleeing every major world crisis, from the Vietnam war to recent conflicts in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Burma, Syria, Somalia and beyond. Each year, our dedicated staff equip 7,500+ newcomers to overcome unique challenges, from finding housing, quality healthcare and employment to obtaining English skills, legal aid and educational opportunities.  Position Overview The Strategic Partnerships and Storytelling Intern will support IRC Northern California’s efforts to strengthen services for survivors of trafficking by building community partnerships, securing in-kind goods and professional services, and expanding general operating support through local corporate and foundation outreach. This role directly contributes to ensuring survivors have access to critical resources such as housing support, legal services, mental health care, and economic empowerment programming.  This position combines relationship-building, strategic research, and ethical storytelling to help sustain and grow anti-trafficking programming across the region. The intern will assist with outreach to local businesses and funders, support Letters of Inquiry and meeting preparation, and help build a regional client story bank. While a primary focus will be on elevating survivor voices, storytelling may also support other IRC programs, including economic empowerment, youth services, and community integration, to strengthen fundraising and community awareness efforts.  The intern works closely with Development and Program teams and gains hands-on experience in nonprofit growth strategy, partnership development, and trauma-informed communications.  Primary Responsibilities  Community Partnerships & In-Kind Support Research and identify local businesses and service providers who can donate goods or professional services to support survivors of trafficking, including professional services, donated space, in-kind goods, third-party partners, and private funding sources  Draft outreach emails and meeting requests to engage prospective partners Support documentation and tracking of donated goods and services Help raise community awareness of anti-trafficking programming  Business Development & General Operating Support Research local corporations and foundations aligned with IRC’s mission Assist in drafting Letters of Inquiry, LOIs, and introductory outreach communications Support scheduling and preparation for meetings with prospective funders and partners Develop briefing materials that communicate IRC NorCal’s local impact and funding priorities Track submissions, deadlines, and outcomes in Salesforce.  Client Storytelling & Impact Conduct client interviews in partnership with program staff to gather strengths-based impact stories Draft compelling narratives for donor communications, community outreach, and potential local media engagement to increase awareness Develop, organize, and maintain a regional story bank categorized by program and theme Ensure all storytelling aligns with IRC consent, confidentiality, and trauma-informed standards Learning Objectives Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development, community partnerships, and fundraising strategy  Develop professional skills in outreach, stakeholder engagement, and business development Strengthen interviewing and narrative writing abilities through ethical, strengths-based storytelling Learn how humanitarian organizations responsibly share client stories while protecting dignity and confidentiality Build research skills to identify funding and partnership opportunities Understand how diversified revenue and storytelling sustain programs serving refugees and survivors Requirements Strong interest in nonprofit development, journalism, communications, public policy, or social justice Passion for supporting refugees, immigrants, and survivors of trafficking Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interviewing skills or demonstrated interest in storytelling and narrative writing Strong research and organizational skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Professional, ethical, and trauma-informed approach to client storytelling Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Familiarity with Canva, social media platforms, or digital storytelling tools is a plus Working Environment Hybrid preferred, with occasional in-person meetings or community outreach events Must have reliable internet and a workspace conducive to professional communication. intern must use their own laptop/equipment. Weekly travel to office required. All positions are contingent upon clearing a background check at no cost to the applicant  Compensation This is a paid internship to support first-generation students and can qualify for many university programs offering academic credit or other funding.   Standard of Professional Conduct The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. Submit your resume and cover letter to the office you are interested in: Sacramento: GetInvolvedIRCSacramento@rescue.org | Turlock: GetInvolvedIRCTurlock@rescue.org Oakland: GetInvolvedIRCOakland@rescue.org | San Jose: GetInvolvedIRCSanJose@rescue.org  Please Note: a formal application on the IRC job board will be required for consideration.  

  Student Intern - Undergraduate (Office of the County Executive/Board of Supervisors)

  Student Intern - Undergraduate Office of the County Executive / Board of Supervisors ABOUT USThe Office of the County Executive (OCE) supports the Marin County Board of Supervisors in setting policy direction and ensuring effective implementation across County departments. The County Executive’s Office provides strategic leadership, fiscal oversight, legislative advocacy, climate coordination, digital transformation, communications, and direct services to unincorporated communities.Marin County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected by district. The Board establishes policy, adopts the County’s annual budget, and sets strategic priorities for serving residents. The Office of the County Executive works closely with the Board and all 22 County departments to ensure that programs, services, and resources are aligned with community needs and Board direction. ABOUT THE POSITIONInternship Program OverviewThis is a paid internship opportunity that begins on June 22, 2026 and runs through late summer (August or September depending on academic schedule). Interns work 15–20 hours per week onsite in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Civic Center and are placed within a specific division of the Office of the County Executive or Board of Supervisors offices based on interest and experience. This is a single internship application that allows candidates to indicate interest in one or more placements.This internship is structured as a cohort model. Interns will participate together in learning sessions, site visits across County departments and local cities in Marin, and coordinated trips to Sacramento and San Francisco to gain exposure to state, regional, and intergovernmental work. Interns will work the same schedule – approximately 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday – allowing them to collaborate as a group while contributing meaningfully within their assigned divisions.This program is ideal for students interested in local government, public policy, budgeting, sustainability, communications, or community engagement. Because this work is rooted in serving Marin’s residents and communities, we strongly encourage applicants with a connection to Marin County and an interest in building a career in public service.For more information, please view the Recruitment Brochure (Download PDF reader). (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)SUMMER INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS Budget DivisionThe Budget Division manages Marin County’s $865 million annual budget and works closely with all 22 County departments to support responsible fiscal management. The team assists County departments with budget development, position control, and financial forecasting to ensure public resources are used effectively and transparently. The division plays a central role in implementing the Board of Supervisors’ priorities through strategic allocation of funding and long-term financial planning. Interns will gain exposure to public finance, policy implementation, and cross-departmental coordination.Legislative DivisionThe Legislative Division implements the Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Platform, advancing Marin County’s state and federal priorities. The team works with County departments on issues ranging from housing and healthcare to environmental protection, climate, and state and federal budget. The division coordinates advocacy efforts, tracks legislation, drafts position letters, and engages with regional, state, and federal partners. Interns gain experience at the intersection of policy analysis, intergovernmental relations, and strategic advocacy.Climate DivisionThe Climate Division leads Marin County’s sustainability and climate resilience initiatives. On the sustainability side, the team advances greenhouse gas reduction strategies, clean energy programs, and long-term climate action planning. On the resilience side, the division leads sea level rise planning, shoreline adaptation, and flood risk reduction efforts in partnership with regional agencies and communities. Interns gain experience in climate policy, community engagement, and implementation of environmental initiatives that directly impact Marin’s future.Office of EquityThe Equity Division leads countywide equity priorities in an effort to establish the County of Marin as an anti-racist, multicultural workforce committed to accountability, transformational change, and community engagement. The work of the Office of Equity includes identifying and addressing systemic barriers within County services and policies; engaging with communities to ensure their voices inform County decisions; and co-creating policies, programs and budgets that advance racial and social equity throughout Marin County. We work in partnership with County employees and community members, empowering them to get involved in the variety of equity-focused initiatives that inspire positive change.Clerk of the BoardThe Clerk of the Board manages all Board of Supervisors meetings and agendas, ensuring transparency, public participation, and compliance with public meeting laws. The office also supports and administers Marin County’s boards and commissions, which are composed of appointed members of the public who help shape policy in key areas. This division is central to democratic governance at the local level. Interns gain firsthand experience in public meeting administration, civic processes, and community engagement.Municipal ServicesThe Municipal Services Division focuses on County services provided to unincorporated communities in Marin City and West Marin. The team coordinates across departments and with local partners, including the Marin City Community Services District, to ensure residents receive responsive and equitable services. Work in West Marin includes coordination of health and human services, housing, workforce development, job training, and economic vitality initiatives. Interns gain exposure to community outreach, interagency coordination, and place-based public service delivery.Digital & Transformation OfficeThe Digital & Transformation Office works to make County government more responsive, efficient, and accessible. The team leads process improvement efforts, modernizes systems, and streamlines processes and services through the County’s Digital Accelerator initiative. Projects include improving online services, expanding tools such as e-certify and mobile applications, and enhancing how residents interact with government. Interns gain experience in organizational improvement, service design, and innovation within the public sector.Communications DivisionThe Communications Division manages how Marin County informs and engages the public. The team oversees County-wide branding, news releases, social media, media relations, and public information campaigns across departments. Communications plays a critical role in building transparency and trust by clearly explaining County programs, initiatives, and services. Interns gain hands-on experience in public messaging, digital content creation, and strategic communications in a governmental setting.Board of Supervisors’ OfficesMarin County’s five-member Board of Supervisors maintains offices at the Civic Center and focuses day to day on constituent services and broader district policy priorities. These offices respond directly to community concerns, assist residents in navigating County services, and lead special projects aligned with the highest priority district needs. Interns placed in a Supervisor’s office are embedded with district staff and gain experience in frontline public service, policy support, and community problem-solving. ABOUT YOUMinimum Qualifications:Student Intern – Undergraduate:Applicants must be:Enrolled in an academic or vocational curriculum at a college or university, orWithin one year of having graduated, orA participant in a supervised program to meet licensure requirements of the State of CaliforniaAdditional minimum qualifications may apply depending upon the internship. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONABOUT THE PROCESS:If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Joy Fossett at joy.fossett@marincounty.gov. The internship recruitment will open on March 16 and close on April 5. In April, staff will review applications and identify candidates for interviews.Please hold the following tentative interview windows:Week of April 28– First-round interviewsWeek of May 4– Second-round interviewsWeek of May 11– Final-round interviewsWe anticipate extending offers to interns in mid to late May.All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status throughout the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and all future vacancies in this assignment that may occur while the list remains active. Eligible lists remain active for a minimum of one year.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The County of Marin is committed to diversity and invites all qualified people to apply, including persons of color, women, and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made for persons with disabilities and for religious reasons, where necessary. If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.