Internship Links

This list of links will help you to focus your search. Check out everything from Minnesota databases to international opportunities as well. Please note: The Office of Career Services does not monitor any of the internship sites or positions on the Internet. We do not have first hand knowledge of their scope or effectiveness.
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Minnesota/Local Internship Listings

Information about mostly Minnesota positions

HECUA
The Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs offers summer internships and programs in MN & abroad. These internships are academic in nature and focus on social change.

INTERNpost
There are internships for all majors, from a variety of employers and organizations within the Twin Cities area & greater Minnesota.

State of Minnesota
This site links to a database of all the government-related jobs in MN.

The Workshop@Hamline
Lists over 100 internships that are currently available within the Twin Cities area.

National Internship Listings

Links to databases for internships located across the US

The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures
This Web site gives you a sample of the listing that can be found in the book The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures available in the Career Services Office. It offers thousands of detailed listings for unique and alternative paid internships, seasonal work, volunteer opportunities, overseas jobs, and other short-term work experiences.

Educational Housing Services (EHS)
New York City - Site includes a number of furnished, safe and affordable residences for students. There is also a link for a roommate referral program in NYC.

HomeAway
HomeAway, the largest, most complete site for vacation rentals listings and information, is looking for interns to do Travel Writing that will be published on this high traffic site.

InternshipPrograms.com
Apply to internships you are interested in directly from this site. Also chat with other students about various internship opportunities.

OASIS
Orlando Area Student Internship Society is overwhelmed with requests from top employers searching for high-achieving students willing to accept challenging internships in the Orlando/Central FL area.

Rising Star Internships
A clearinghouse of internships sorted by category. This organization has an extensive application process and it is recommended that you start the process early.

International Internships

Links and tips on how to locate internships abroad. General rule of thumb: start looking for sites early & anticipate having to do the internship for-credit.

AustraLearn: Want to intern in Australia or New Zealand? This organization helps you find the right internship and gives you the inside scoop on how live/work in Australia.

BUNAC: This organization helps students faciliate working abroad for 4-6 months in England, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

British Council
Government agency that helps with Internship placement in the United Kingdom for American students. Offers lists and descriptions of positions with all contact information necessary to apply.

Going Global: Contains information on how to locate international internships and advice for work permits, living expenses, etc for a variety of locations

Idealist
20,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 150 countries, where you can search placements by name, location, or mission. These internships tend to be oriented towards activism & social change.

iHippo
A combination of social network and jobsite which offers Young Professionals and Students the chance to browse through 1000+ challenging international job and internship offers from prestigious employers. A professional profile can be created in order to be found by international recruiters and for networking with peers from around the globe.

Intern in Asia:
Information on how to find and complete an internship in Asia. Operated by MOGPA , this nonprofit organization helps U.S. college students and recent graduates get internships at American and Asian companies in China and Japan.

Internships International: International internships in a variety of areas for seniors and recent graduates

ReachGlobal
Offer international internships or “in-country” placements.

Univ. of Michigan International Center
Excellent resource with links to MANY websites that help people wade through the sea of information about working and interning abroad

Internships in Washington, DC

Looking to intern in one of the most exciting cities in the world? Interested in politics and social change? Consider interning for a semester or a summer in D.C.

Federal Government Internships
Internship opportunities within the Federal Government.

Institute for Experiential Learning
The Institute for Experiential Learning (IEL) provides academic internships through three programs: the Capital Experience, the Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Internship Program, and the Foreign Policy Symposium.

Live, Learn, & Intern in DC
Part of Georgetown Univeristy, this program focuses on academic internships in politics, economics, business and political journalism.

Discipline Specific Sites

These sites are categorized by academic discipline.

Social Services

This organization connects all types of non-profit organizations together in Minnesota.

The National Assembly
Click on Internships & Jobs, then on The Online Directory of Internships in Youth Development. It contains information on paid and unpaid internships with nonprofit human service organizations nationwide.

National Mental Health Association Located in Virgina, this organization has a variety of different types of internships.

Business

farenHEIGHT360
A merged company of Student Experience and Corporate Interns. Matches candidates with clients and career opportunities.

Retailology.com
Click on Search all College Recruitment Opportunities.Then at the bottom of the page, click on Internships. Includes mainly summer opportunities in various locations throughout the US. You can search and apply online. The site is hosted by Federated Merchandising Group, the largest operator of fine department stores in the United States.

Writing

Coffeehouse Press Local non-profit publisher with a variety of internships. Recommend applying 6 months prior to when you would like to start.

Magazine Publishers of America (MPA)
The MPA is the industry association for consumer magazines. The internship listing are continually being updated and enhanced. The MPA represents more than 200 US-based publishing companies with more then 1,200 titles; more than 75 international companies; and more than 90 associate members providing services to the industry.

Women's Press Twin-cities based organization that connects women around the state. It has internships in publishing and management.

Environmental Science & Recreation

Environmental Career Organization

Professional network available to help find an internship in environmental science and activism. Dedicated to solving environmental problems nationwide.

Cool Works

Linking to more than 45,000 jobs in great places—check out what it takes to live and work in places that most people only get to visit.

Student Conservation Association

SCA offers 3-to-12 month, expense-paid internship opportunities in all 50 states, in more than 50 professional fields with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and state and local agencies, among others.

Contact Us

For more information about finding an internship or help with narrowing down one's options, visit Career Serivces, CC 322 or email Career Services, attention: Internships.