Online Internship Resources
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To get the most out of this section of Internet
Sites, try this strategy:
- Begin with the General Search Engines. Many sites offer
links to internships opportunities in nearly every career area available.
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Next, explore those sections that match your career
interests. Targeted searching will enable you to effectively maximize
your search time.
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Finally, explore sections not directly related to
your target area. You might be surprised by what you will find and
remember, it never hurts to look!
American
Advertising Federation
Internships are key to getting a job in the advertising business. AAF
can connect you to the best internships available.
American
Advertising Agencies.com
A good place to start looking for ad agencies, for any major U.S. city,
is this site. There is no guarantee that these places have internships
but find that it's usually pretty easy to get internships in ad agencies,
unless the student wants a high salary.
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (AAAA) - due
Jan 15 (summer)
AAAA Diversity Programs are intended to increase the representation
of multicultural professionals in the agency business to better produce
advertising that reflects the changing ethnic balance of the consumer
population of the United States.
Art Industry
- due March 1 (summer)
The nation's center for performing arts; Performing Arts Management
and/or Arts Education opportunities available.
Center for Photography at Woodstock NY - due ASAP
A non-profit arts and educational organization founded in 1977, the
Center offers internships in Photography Workshops or Arts Administration.
Walt Disney
World
The WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program is a unique educational, work,
and interpersonal relationship program especially designed to increase
practical knowledge of the entertainment and hospitality industry. **To
apply, students must attend an information session
and interview at SUNY Potsdam. Interview dates are available at Career
Services & Leadership Education.
Banking/Finance/Investments
-Due January 31 (summer)
The summer internship program is designed to provide an overview of
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and to enhance critical business
skills.
Corporate Summer
Internships for Undergraduate Students of Color - due February
1 (summer)
Established in 1980, SEO's Career Program has provided motivated undergraduate
of color from colleges nationwide the opportunity to explore exciting,
challenging and rewarding careers in corporate America [Accounting,
Asset Management, Corporate Law, Investment Banking, Management Consulting]
Wells
Fargo Summer Intern Program - due March 1 (summer)
Wells Fargo's Summer Intern Program gets top grades from its grads.
The program gives you a chance to learn about Wells Fargo and banking
from the inside out.
The Prudential
The Prudential Insurance Company of America is one of the largest diversified
financial services institutions in the world. If you are interested
in exciting employment opportunities in the financial services industry,
Prudential is a great place to start.
Business
Walt Disney
World
The WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program is a unique educational, work,
and interpersonal relationship program especially designed to increase
practical knowledge of the entertainment and hospitality industry.
**To apply, students
must attend an information
session and interview at SUNY Potsdam. Interview dates are available
at Career Services & Leadership Education.
Corporate Summer
Internships for Undergraduate Students of Color - due February
1 (summer)
Established in 1980, SEO's Career Program has provided motivated undergraduates
of color from colleges nationwide the opportunity to explore exciting,
challenging and rewarding careers in corporate America [Accounting,
Asset Management, Corporate Law, Investment Banking, Management Consulting]
Wal-Mart Internships
We currently have two types of Internships that we recruit for out
of the College Relations Department. 1) Store Operations Internships
and (2) Corporate Office Internships.
Aetna US Healthcare
Aetna Summer Intern positions are not just summer jobs. Our positions
provide students with real business exposure, opportunities to develop
contacts and experiences that will help provide direction to your
professional life.
IBM
At IBM, we join with colleges and universities to provide work experience
through two types of pre-professional positions: Cooperative Education
and Internships. The program provides students the opportunity to
apply theory learned in the classroom with practice in the workplace.
(View Category Descriptions as well as Program Overview sections)
Eli Lilly and Company
Through a Lilly summer internship, you'll gain practical industry
experience which genuinely represents the functions and responsibilities
of affiliation with Eli Lilly and Company, one of the nation's largest
pharmeceutical companies.
Environmental
The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is a national, non-profit,
educational organization. ECO's mission is to protect and enhance
the environment through the development of professionals, the promotion
of careers, and the inspiration of individual action.
Global Vision International
Volunteer Work, Internships and Career Opportunities with GVI in over
20 countries. Great resource for students and graduates looking for
working holidays, field experience or careers overseas.
Student Conservation Association
No matter where you are in your professional life, whether a full-time
student or an established professional, Earth Work's Career Network
can help you advance the conservation career of your choice. Because
this site is password protected, you must call Career Planning
at 315-229-5906 for a user id and password.
Ubiquity Environmental Internships Page
The Ubiquity Environmental Careers Page was founded in 1994 to help
people who are interested in a career that is dedicated to the environment.
Here you will find advice on picking an environmental career that is
right for you, finding environmental jobs, applying for them, and more!
Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program
Do you enjoy helping people, sharing your skills and talents? Do you
like to spend time in the outdoors? Then Alaska State Parks has a place
for you! There are positions for Volunteers in Parks (VIP) statewide,
from the rain forests and fjords of southeast Alaska to the salmon streams
of the Kenai Penisula to the rolling hills and birch forests of the
Interior.
New England Board of Higher Education Environmental Internships
- due March 1 (summer)
The NEBHE Environmental Internship Program provides qualified college
juniors and seniors with 10-week paid job assignments during the summer
break. To be eligible, students must be either a New England resident
or a student pursuing environmental studies, engineering, science or
policy majors at colleges and universities in the region.
Rainforest Action Network
RAN works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights
of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent
direct action.
New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation
The three education centers operated by the Department of Environmental
Conservation offer naturalist training internships to people seeking
professional experience in environmental communications and education.
Each intern receives training in a wide variety of education center
programs, the operations and activities of a nature center, and in principles
of environmental interpretation.
General Search Engines
Rising Star
Internships
Search for your ideal placement in more than 120 different categories,
nearly everything from Accounting to Zoology; view organizations around
the world who are searching for bright, talented individuals in whom
to invest their future.
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities with Private Companies
This website has selected co-ops from the larger Biology
& Biotechnology Co-op Opportunities on the Web website
that are offered by private, for-profit companies in the Life Sciences.
Often these companies offer opportunities
year-round, usually pay more than most non-profit organizations and
universities, and have less "restrictions" on eligibility.
However, some of the positions offered by these organizations are routine
in nature, although still related to life sciences.
Internship
Programs.com
THE internship search engine with more than 2,500 programs and
200,000 positions to explore in the following 13 categories:
Advertising/Marketing/PR Companies * Agriculture & Ecology * Architecture
Firms * Arts & Humanities * Government Agencies * Health & Medicine
* Internet Companies * Large Corporations * Law Firms & Organizations
* News & Media * Non-Profit Organizations * Real Estate * Sports
Teams & Organizations
Good Works
Good Works is the largest and most authoritative national directory
of social change organizations. It lists more than 1,000 career
opportunities for people who want to be pioneers of a more just society.
Tripod's Internship Center
User must register to access this site.
About.com
Extensive internship search engine for opportunities in the following
areas: Information Technology, Retail and Sales, Non-Profit Agencies,
and Washington DC organizations. Both domestic and international placements
included. (Choose "internships" from the list of NetLinks).
The Philadelphia Center
Students intern four days a week in well-supervised placements. They
choose from a wide variety of opportunities in corporations, cultural
institutions, law firms, ad agencies, city government, hospitals, and
many other kinds of organizations. The program also offers City Seminars
and Elective Courses.
Federal Government
Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI) -
Due November 1 (summer)
The FBI Honors Internship Program offers students an exciting insider's
view to FBI operations and provides an opportunity to explore the many
career opportunities within the Bureau.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) - Due November 1
(summer)
The Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students, particularly
minorities and people with disabilities, the opportunity to gain practical
sumemr work experience to complement their academic studies.
National Park
Service Volunteer Opportunities
Last year alone, over 89,000 people gave their time and skill to assist
the National Park Service (NPS) in its mission. Through group involvement,
projects requiring large numbers of people, such as the maintenance
of a long segment of trail or the handling of a special event, can be
accomplished.
The Fund for
American Studies
The Fund for American Studies was founded in 1967 to help instill in
young people an appreciation for the American form of government and
the free enterprise system. Each summer, The Fund sponsors Institutes
that teach college students about the principles and values upon which
the United States was founded.
Live, Learn
& Intern
A Semester in Washington, DC is a great investment in your future. Whether
you are a political junkie or a curious observer, a semester in the
nation's capital will be sure to challenge your perspective. Capital
Semester is an intensive program that combines internships, academics
and social events in one memorable semester.
Embassy
and Diplomatic Scholars Internship Program
The "Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars" internship program in
Washington, DC, is a unique approach to practical learning for high-achieving
undergraduate and graduate students (as well as recent graduates) interested
in international affairs.
US
State Department - due November 1 (summer)
The Department manages several student employment programs for students
to get experience in a foreign affairs environment through first-hand
knowledge. Some of our students work in Washington, D.C., and others
have the opportunity to work at an embassy overseas.
House Democratic Leadership Internship
In the Democratic Leader's office, we believe strongly in providing
students and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in
the political process. An internship in Washington, D.C. can give you
an inside view into the political process and its players.
US
Department of Agriculture - due February 15 (summer)
The SIP provides an opportunity for students to work as assistants to
our scientific, professional, and technical employees. These positions
provide students a paid summer intern experience and knowledge about
career opportunities and future employment prospects at USDA.
Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Program
Students accepted for the Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars program will
participate first hand in the operations of the diplomatic and international
community in Washington.
Internship
Programs.com
THE internship search engine with more than 2,500 programs and
200,000 positions to explore in the following 13 categories:
Advertising/Marketing/PR Companies * Agriculture & Ecology * Architecture
Firms * Arts & Humanities * Government Agencies * Health & Medicine
* Internet Companies * Large Corporations * Law Firms & Organizations
* News & Media * Non-Profit Organizations * Real Estate * Sports
Teams & Organizations
State Government
State of Vermont
Agencies
An Internship Opportunities with the State of Vermont bulletin board
has been designed for students who are interested in public service
careers or work experience with public sector organizations.
New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation
The three education centers operated by the Department of Environmental
Conservation offer naturalist training internships to people seeking
professional experience in environmental communications and education.
Each intern receives training in a wide variety of education center
programs, the operations and activities of a nature center, and in principles
of environmental interpretation.
New
York State Assembly Internship Program - due October 15
(available only in spring semesters)
The SESSION INTERNSHIP offers college students a chance to participate
in state government and the legislative process through a well-structured
practical learning experience.
Health/Medical Industry
NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research - due
March 1 (summer)
The SIP in BR is intended to provide students with exciting research
experiences in our intramural reserach laboratories in Bethesda, Maryland
and selected off campus locations. In this program, students work side
by side with some of the leading scientists and researchers in the world.
High Technology
Apple has a number of College Hire and Internship positions available.
It's how many of us started working at Apple. If you're looking to learn,
you've come to the right place.
Microsoft
Microsoft interns share the same job responsibilities as full-time employees
in the product groups. Also, we don't require that you be a CS
major in order to be an intern. We're more interested in individuals
who have demonstrated a deep passion for technological advancement,
as well as a drive to solve the issues involved in getting world-class
software ready to ship.
Gateway 2000
The Gateway Internship Program provides "real," leading edge opportunities
for students from a wide variety of disciplines. The purpose of our
college internship program is to give students a chance to work closely
with Gateway professionals in a stimulating environment with exposure
to tomorrow's technology today.
IBM
At IBM, we join with colleges and universities to provide work experience
through two types of pre-professional positions: Cooperative Education
and Internships. The program provides students the opportunity to apply
theory learned in the classroom with practice in the workplace. (View
Category Descriptions as well as Program Overview sections)
Tech-Interns.com
You have found yourself at Tech-Interns for one reason: you have a desire
and the enthusiasm to make a difference in the exciting world of engineering
and science. You are ready to turn that desire into action. It’s
time to put those hours of classroom and lab time to the test in a real-world
professional environment. Let Tech-Interns be your guide.
Hospitality/Travel/Tourism
The WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program is a unique educational, work,
and interpersonal relationship program especially designed to increase
practical knowledge of the entertainment and hospitality industry. **To
apply, students must attend an information session
and interview at SUNY Potsdam. Interview dates are available at Career
Services & Leadership Education.
Resort
Intern Connections
We are dedicated to bringing together the best and the brightest students
from across the country and joining them with the best forward thinking,
dynamic organizations in the resort, travel, and tourism fields. PAID.
Human Resources
The I.F. Interns program is a paid summer internship opportunity coordinated
by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, the largest
educational association serving the employee benefits field.
Human Services
Good
Works
Good Works is the largest and most authoritative national directory
of social change organizations. It lists more than
1,000 career
opportunities for people who want to be pioneers of a more just society.
Feminist Majority Foundation
Through the Feminist Majority and Feminist Majority Foundation internship
program, students are afforded a unique opportunity to combine research
and action while working at the national level for women's rights. Dozens
of organizations listed.
National
Assembly
The National Assembly of Health and Human Service Organizations is an
association of national nonprofit health and human service organizations
bound by a common concern for the effective delivery of health and human
services to the American people, especially those in need. More than
2,000 internships with 500 organizations available.
International
United
Nations -
due ASAP
Opportunities for humanitarian work as well as international careers.
The Carter Center - due March 15 (summer)
The Carter Center offers unique and diverse opportunities for undergraduate
juniors and seniors, recent graduates, and graduate/professional student
who are interested in contemporary international and domestic issues.
International Internships (from Indiana University)
A comprehensive listing of primarily unpaid internships from the Russian
and East European Institute.
The IREX Internship Program
The IREX Internship Program is designed to give students and young professionals
the opportunity to develop valuable skills and firsthand experience
in the field of international exchanges and training programs.
Best Bets for Internships Abroad
There are literally hundreds of opportunities for internships abroad.
This page contains links to related web sites, as well as listings of
some of the more well-known programs that exist.
Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Program
Students accepted for the Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars program will
participate first hand in the operations of the diplomatic and international
community in Washington.
Legal Fields
Corporate Summer
Internships for Undergraduate Students of Color -
due February
1 (summer)
Established in 1980, SEO's Career Program has provided motivated undergraduate
of color from colleges nationwide the opportunity to explore exciting,
challenging and rewarding careers in corporate America [Accounting,
Asset Management, Corporate Law, Investment Banking, Management Consulting]
Marketing & Sales
Walt Disney
World
The WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program is a unique educational, work,
and interpersonal relationship program especially designed to increase
practical knowledge of the entertainment and hospitality industry. **To
apply, students must attend an information session
and interview at SUNY Potsdam. Interview dates are available at Career
Services & Leadership Education.
Eli Lilly and Company
Through a Lilly summer internship, you'll gain practical industry experience
which genuinely represents the functions and responsibilities of affiliation
with Eli Lilly and Company, one of the nation's largest pharmeceutical
companies.
Students Of Color
Corporate Summer Internships
for Undergraduate Students of Color - due February 1
(summer)
Established in 1980, SEO's Career Program has provided motivated undergraduate
of color from colleges nationwide the opportunity to explore exciting,
challenging and rewarding careers in corporate America [Accounting,
Asset Management, Corporate Law, Investment Banking, Management Consulting]
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities for Minority and Underrepresented Students
The co-op/internship positions listed at this website specifically focus
on providing opportunities for minority students and students from underrepresented
groups in the sciences and medicine. If you believe that you qualify,
you should definitely explore these exciting opportunities. In addition
to the co-ops listed below, quite a few of the organizations that are
listed in the much larger co-op/internship list, Biology
and Biotechnology Co-op/Internship Opportunities on the Web, are
seeking to enhance the ethnic diversity of their programs and thus strongly
encourage minority students to apply. You should not hesitate to take
advantage of these opportunities as well.
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (AAAA) - due
Jan 15 (summer)
AAAA Diversity Programs are intended to increase the representation
of multicultural professionals in the agency business to better produce
advertising that reflects the changing ethnic balance of the consumer
population of the United States.
Saludos.com
- Saludos Hispanos strives to be the conduit between applicants and
employers share the objective of reflecting the diversity in today's
population int he workplace. Excellent introductions in their Career
Guide section.
Museums
- due January 15 (summer)
The internship program is designed to introduce participants to specific
areas of the museum profession. Depending on their placements, interns
gain an understanding of different areas within the Museum and training
is complemented by a lecture program.
PreserveNet
A comprehensive list of museum and archeology opportunities from Cornell
University; placements are national and unpaid.
Smithsonian Institution - Apply EARLY; deadlines begin
January 15 (summer)
More than 40 different museums and offices to explore in all areas of
interest; paid and unpaid experiences offered.
Center for Museum Studies - Apply early!
The Center for Museum Studies (CMS) is an outreach office of the Smithsonian
Institution focusing on museum studies, training, information and professional
service. Our mission is to advance and enrich knowledge about museum
theories and practices to museum professionals, scholars and interested
parties, so that museums can better serve their audiences and more effectively
fulfill their mission.
Mystic Seaport Museum Internship - due March 30 (summer)
Students use Mystic Seaport as a laboratory in museum education, history
interpretation, and museum practice. All elements of the museum operation,
most particularly the construction of the replica schooner, AMISTAD,
will serve to involve participants in the study and practice of museum
methodologies.
Non-Profit Organizations
Get started in a career working with or in behalf of young people and
their families. This database lists over 2,000 paid and unpaid internships
in more than 500 nonprofit human service organizations nationwide.
Idealist
Action Without Borders - Idealist, the global clearinghouse of nonprofit
and volunteering resources. Explore more than 14,000 organizations at
once for your ideal internship.
Internships
4 You
Internships with non-profit organizations
National Organization for Women - due March 15 (summer)
Since NOW was founded in 1966, we have struggled to end the injustice
and inequality women face daily. As an intern with the National NOW
Action Center you will be on the front lines of the women's rights movement.
Feminist Majority Foundation
Through the Feminist Majority and Feminist Majority Foundation internship
program, students are afforded a unique opportunity to combine research
and action while working at the national level for women's rights. Dozens
of organizations listed.
Everett
Public Service Internship Program
Everett interns are a diverse group yet what binds them together is
their personal commitment to public service. Indeed they are living
the creed articulated by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Everyone can
be great because everyone can serve."
The
LaRose Group
The Larose Group (TLG), a full-service communications company, specializing
in public relations, marketing and strategic communications has been
based in San Francisco for over ten years.
Public Relations
Society of America (Detroit chapter)
A chapter of the world's largest and most prestigious public relations
organizations, PRSA-Detroit draws from international resources to provide
a forum for the public relations professional to hone their skills.
Whether you are a student or a seasoned veteran, PRSA-Detroit serves
as a gateway to public relations career opportunities.
Publishing
Magazine Publishers
of America
Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) is the premier association dedicated
to the continued advancement of the magazine industry. The association
has been actively engaged in promoting the importance and value of
magazines for nearly a century. Membership includes 225 US-based publishing
companies with over 1,600 titles, plus more than 75 international
companies.
Mother
Jones
Publishing interns take on projects in specific areas, including circulation,
advertising, development, communications, and finance.
Random House
Interns are placed in one of our major divisions (Crown, Ballantine,
Knopf, Random House, Children's Publishing, Trade Sales and Marketing)
but to get an in-depth look at publishing, interns now rotate through
different departments including Publicity, Marketing, Production, Sales,
Contracts, Rights, and Editorial. It's a ten week crash course in book
publishing!
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Internships
Up to 100 summer interns will work editing stories, writing headlines
and designing pages for leading American newspapers. (Choose College
Programs from the menu).
Radio/TV/ Video/Film
An Internet based employment service dedicated to helping you find employment
in the highly competitive broadcast marketplace. TVJobs provides employment
information, resumes, jobs, professional development, station info and
other related information.
Mighty
Internships
The Mighty Internship Review is a humble yet growing list of internships
for print and radio reporters. If you want a job in journalism, internships
are in your future.
Industrial Light
and Magic (Lucas Digital Ltd) - due March 1 (summer)
The Lucas Digital Ltd. internship program is designed to expose students
to various aspects of the entertainment industry. We offer a variety
of positions in such areas as software & information systems, public
relations, computer graphics, human resources, web/interactive, editorial,
legal, sound, art, feature post production and commercials.
New
England Sports Network (NESN)
NESN interns become part of a production unit which produces nearly
125 live events per year as well as two daily sports news and magazine
shows.
Public Broadcasting System (PBS)
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), a private, non-profit corporation
whose members are America's public TV stations, offers opportunities
for students to participate in the PBS Student Internship Program. PBS
internships are available in many departments including: Accounting
* Adult Learning Service * Creative Services * Human Resources * PBS
Online (Web) * Ready to Learn Service. Additional placements may be
available.
HBO Internships
HBO has a number of exciting internship opportunities in General Management,
Finance, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Network Programming and Technology.
Academy
of Television Arts and Sciences (The Emmys!) - due
March 1 (summer)
The Television Academy's internships have been designed to provide qualified
full-time college and university graduate and undergraduate students
(and students who have recently graduated) with in-depth exposure to
professional television production facilities, techniques, and practices.
27 different categories are available!
Science and Research
Summer Research
in Science and Engineering
This guide contains information on summer research opportunities that
are available, or have been available in the past, to undergraduate
students studying: Astronomical Sciences * Biological Sciences * Chemistry
* Computer Science * Earth Sciences * Engineering * Mathematical Sciences
* Physical Sciences
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities in Ecology, Animal & Plant Biology and Marine Science
This website has selected co-ops/internships from the larger Biology
& Biotechnology Co-op Opportunities on the Web
website that offer experience in ecology, animal biology & behavior,
plant sciences, marine biology and marine
science/oceanography .
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities in University-Based Research Positions
This website lists opportunities from the larger Biology
& Biotechnology Co-op Opportunities on the Web offered by universities
and university-based research organizations. These types of co-ops are
especially useful for students who want to explore research careers
and/or graduate school. The pay for most of these positions (~$2,500-$3,000
for 9-12 weeks) is usually less than that offered by private companies.
However, most of these university research programs fully pay (or subsidize)
room & board (usually in dormitories) and pay the full (or partial)
costs of your transportation to and from the university.
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities Related to Biomedical Engineering
This website has selected co-ops from the larger Biology
& Biotechnology Co-op Opportunities on the Web website that
has
"biomedical engineering "as a descriptor or may be of particular
interest to students considering a career in the field .
In addition to the valuable experience and good pay that a Co-op or
Internship will give you, very many of the Opportunities listed on this
website also provide Travel Reimbursement, Housing and Meals. So, don't
let concerns about living expenses or
the location of an organization posted on this website prevent you from
checking out an exciting and challenging Co-op or Internship position!!
If travel support, housing and meals are provided, this information
will almost always be included in the details about the Co-op or Internship
that can be found by clicking on the co-op website next to the organization's
name and location.
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities for Pre-Medical Studies Students
This website has selected co-ops from the larger Biology
& Biotechnology Co-op Opportunities on the Web website that
meet any of the following criteria - 1. located in a medical or clinical
setting, 2. located in a medical school or health science center, 3.
has "biomedical" as a descriptor, 4. may be of particular
interest to pre-med students.
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities for Bioinformatics & Genomics
This website has selected co-ops/internships from the larger Biology
& Biotechnology Co-op Opportunities on the Web
website that offer experience in bioinformatics, genomics, computational
biology or proteonomics.
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities Related to Genetic Counseling
The opportunities on this website have been selected from a much larger
list of Biology
and Biotechnology Co-op Opportunities on the Web that may provide
experiences in genetics, human genetics, gene expression, developmental
biology and clinical genetics.
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities in Science Management
This website lists co-op/internship opportunities from the larger Science
Management Job Postings on the Web offered by life science organizations
in one or more of a wide variety of areas in Management, Marketing,
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Operations Management, Investment,
Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Public Relations, Clinical Testing, Quality
Control. These internships are ideal for Biology and Biotechnology students
considering an MBA who want to gain some experience in the types of
positions offered to grads with the BS/MBA combination.
Co-op/Internship
Opportunities in Immunology
New York Science
Education Program
To attract and encourage undergraduate students to participate in
the sciences and mathematics, six prominent, New York liberal arts colleges
and universities - Barnard College, Colgate University, Hamilton College,
Manhattan College, St. Lawrence University, and Union College - together
with a leading research university, Cornell, have formed the New York
Science Education Program (NYSEP). NYSEP, through collective actions,
fosters the exchange of ideas for improving undergraduate education,
leading to improved science teaching and literacy.
Indianapolis
Zoo
The purpose of an internship is to provide college students with practical
hands-on experience assisting Zoo personnel with the daily operations
of a zoological park and aquarium and the intern program offers a wide
variety of experiences in areas such as animal care, horticulture, botany,
marketing and development, and environmental education.
NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research - due
March 1 (summer)
The SIP in BR is intended to provide students with exciting research
experiences in our intramural research laboratories in Bethesda, Maryland
and selected off campus locations. In this program, students work side
by side with some of the leading scientists and researchers in the world.
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
ORISE Preparing tomorrow's scientific workforce by administering research
participation, fellowship, scholarship, and internship programs; dozens
of different programs across the country listed.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - due February
1 (summer)
A unique oceanographic research center that promotes a peer relationship
between engineers and scientists. MBARI uses state-of-the-art equipment
and methods to study the ocean and its environment.
New England Aquarium - due approximately February 1
(summer); due approximately November 5 (January)
The New England Aquarium focuses on raising people's awareness of the
environment through exhibits, education programs, public forums, and
outreach programs. Our work extends beyond Central Wharf, Boston to
conservation and research projects worldwide-from helping understand
environmental changes in Lake Victoria, Africa to saving the endangered
Hector's dolphin in New Zealand.
Research
Experience for Undergraduates Summer Programs
The National Science Foundation sponsors the Research for Undergraduates
Program (REU). The REU program makes possible a number of opportunities
for undergraduates to join research projects each summer. This allows
students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out,
and to contribute consequentially. REU "Sites" are established
in all fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. Each Site consists
of a group of ten or so undergraduates, who work in the research programs
of the host institution. Students are in general accepted from trhoughout
the country. Each student is assigned to a specific reserach project,
where he/she works closely with the faculty, post-docs, and graduate
students. Students are granted stipends, and in some cases assistance
with housing and travel.
The
National Science Foundation
Chemistry REU Sites
U.S.
Department of Energy
On a somewhat generic level all labs recruit summer interns and in theengineering
and sciences. Each lab also has gained expertise in specific areas and
will be able to address the special interests of individual students.
Sports and Recreation
Women's Sports Foundation -
due February
1 (summer)
The Women's Sports Foundation® is a national nonprofit, member-based
organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for girls and women
in sports and fitness through education, advocacy, recognition and grants.
New
England Sports Network (NESN)
NESN interns become part of a production unit which produces nearly
125 live events per year as well as two daily sports news and magazine
shows.
United
States Olympic Committee - due February 15 (summer)
Accounting, Broadcasting, Computer Science, Journalism, Marketing, Sports
Administration, Sport Science (Strength and Conditioning and Testing).
No internships are available in legal affairs, sports medicine or sports
psychology.
SeaWorld
Adventure Parks
T he 2003 Camp SeaWorld Internship programs, sponsored by the Education
Department at SeaWorld Orlando Adventure Park is a fast-paced experiential
learning opportunity which is designed for undergraduate students who
have completed their sophomore year and are in good standing at a recognized
academic institution. Applicants should be seeking degrees in education,
science or recreation.
Washington
DC
Washington Intern Foundation-
apply EARLY (summer)
The Washington Intern Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated
to assisting individuals locate and successfully perform internships
on Capitol Hill and in the Washington, DC area.
The Washington Center
for Internships and Academic Seminars
By combining experiential learning components to our academically-based
structure, students have the opportunity to experience and explore various
career paths while sampling the intellectual and cultural diversity
of our nation's capital.
Live, Learn & Intern in Washington, DC - due January
31 (summer)
Opportunities for students majoring in public policy, politics, economics
and internaitonal relations, for students who seek to enter the business
world, or for journalism students. The program also includes seminars
and an inside view to life in Washington DC and to national politics.
The IREX Internship Program
The IREX Internship Program is designed to give students and young professionals
the opportunity to develop valuable skills and firsthand experience
in the field of international exchanges and training programs.
Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Program
Students accepted for the Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars program will
participate first hand in the operations of the diplomatic and internaitonal
community in Washington.
Women Students
Feminist
Majority Foundation
Through the Feminist Majority and Feminist Majority Foundation internship
program, students are afforded a unique opportunity to combine research
and action while working at the national level for women's rights. Dozens
of organizations listed.
National
Organization for Women - due March 15 (summer)
Since NOW was founded in 1966, we have struggled to end the injustice
and inequality women face daily. As an intern with the National NOW
Action Center you will be on the front lines of the women's rights movement.
Women's Studies Database - The University of Maryland women's
studies database, begun in September 1992, serves those people interested
in the women's studies profession and in general women's issues.
Writing/Journalism
Journalism
Job Bank
J-Jobs is a service to the journalism community provided by the University
of California at Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. The job openings
listed here are sent to the school by employers or are gleaned from
posting to Internet discussion lists and newsgroups.
Job Links
for Journalists
Volunteer
Explorations
in Travel, Inc.
Explorations in Travel provides volunteer work placements for students
and adults. People looking to spend an extended amount of time in an
area, working on a foreign language, developing or using skills that
will help in future employment, or who just want a new, challenging
experience, will find a volunteer placement an invaluable opportunity.
Structured language classes can be incorporated into a placement. College
credit can be received for placements.
