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

  Maintenance Intern

  Maintenance Internship Titan America LLC is a leading environmentally‐ and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is a part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi‐regional producer of cement and other related building materials headquartered in Athens, Greece. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready‐mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a track record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity, and connect society. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Intern. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.  Position Responsibilities: ·      Help to develop and maintain key reports for the region, track progress & goals.·      Become familiar with internal and external customers in your assigned territory.·      Assist with backlog management to ensure accuracy and quality.·      Assist with monitoring and assessing project performances.·      Assist with maintaining and monitoring schedules.   Required Experience: . The candidate must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, Marketing, Sales, or other applicable degrees.·       Demonstrated talent to be innovative and creative.·      Excellent communication skills; equally strong motivational, persuasion, negotiation, and presentation skills.·      Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)·      Excellent time management and organizational skills.·      Comfortable at and around manufacturing plants. Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or another legally protected status. 

  Pharmacy Intern

  Walmart Pharmacy is hiring P1-P4 pre-grad interns throughout the country! If you are considering working a few hours a week to get some hands-on experience as a pharmacy intern, we would love to connect with you.  We have great opportunities that allow you to apply the knowledge that you're learning in school, and no previous pharmacy experience is required.  We are able to work around your school schedule, and you can choose the number of hours you would like to work per week (no minimum requirement). With over 5,000 Walmart and Sam's Club Pharmacies nationwide, we’re able to offer affordable access to crucial medications, supply immunization services, and serve communities all over the country, one customer at a time.Through superior care, clinical services and competitive wages, we’re changing the industry for pharmacy professionals.

  Pharmacy Intern (must currently be enrolled in pharmacy school to be eligible)

  Walmart Pharmacy is hiring P1-P4 pre-grad interns in Troy, NY.If you are considering working a few hours a week to get some hands-on experience as a pharmacy intern, we would love to connect with you.  We have great opportunities that allow you to apply the knowledge that you're learning in school, and no previous pharmacy experience is required.  We are able to work around your school schedule, and you can choose the number of hours you would like to work per week (no minimum requirement). With over 5,000 Walmart and Sam's Club Pharmacies nationwide, we’re able to offer affordable access to crucial medications, supply immunization services, and serve communities all over the country, one customer at a time.Through superior care, clinical services and competitive wages, we’re changing the industry for pharmacy professionals.

  Marketing intern

  Job Overview:  We are seeking a talented and motivated Marketing intern (Part-time/full-time) to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for marketing, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to creatively promote our company across various channels. This position is in person at the Fairfax, Virginia office.  Responsibilities:  Develop Marketing Strategies: Develop comprehensive marketing strategies that align with NextgenID’s target audience. Content Creation: Produce engaging content for various marketing channels, including social media, blogs, emails, and website, to attract and retain customers. Social Media Management: Manage and grow our social media presence by creating and curating relevant content, engaging with followers, and analyzing social media metrics to optimize performance. Email Marketing: Plan, execute, and analyze email marketing campaigns to nurture leads, drive conversions, and increase customer retention. Digital Advertising: Assist in the creation and management of digital advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and LinkedIn. Analytics and Reporting: Monitor and analyze marketing campaign performance using analytics tools to track key metrics and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement. Brand Management: Ensure brand consistency across all marketing channels and materials, maintaining a strong brand identity that resonates with our target audience. Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and make data-driven marketing decisions.  Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in marketing, preferably in a similar role. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, social media management tools, email marketing platforms). Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.  About NextgenID NextgenID is at the forefront of innovation, providing trusted high-assurance identity proofing and enrollment solutions for automated, proctored, and remotely supervised identity workflows.  

  Supply Chain Intern- Rotational Program

  Supply Chain and Operations Career Rotational Program – Intern Placement We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our Farris team!As our Supply Chain Intern, you are responsible for a function or critical project within the overall Supply Chain Team.  This can include doing business directly with a supplier and purchasing critical components or services, onsite supplier visits or a complex project to launch new products or improve the efficiency and performance of the supply chain department. Performing at a high level in this role, makes you a top candidate for the full-time Supply Chain and Operations Career Rotational Program position once you graduate. Duration: Part to Full-Time: January – December 2024 (20-40 hours per week); Pay range $18-20/hour Our multi-year, rotational program provides challenging opportunities via short-term work assignments. This unique program led by experienced professionals will ensure that you are learning, being mentored, and intertwined with the organizations they support. Curtiss Wright Farris Engineering provides you with a flexible learning environment to help kick-start your career and provides us the resources to meet our workforce requirements for the future. Recruiting now for programs beginning January 2024. The Supply Chain and Operations organization includes functions such as Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Production Control, Customer Service and planning and Logistics. The professionals within the organization plan for raw material requirements in support of production processes, planning new valve assembly, and forecasting spare part requirements.  Additionally, they are engaged in various processes facilitating the delivery of pressure relief valves, the continuous improvement of processes, and activities involved in the improvement of Supply Chain and Operations.  To be a strong candidate for the rotational program, you must first be hired as a Supply Chain Intern. Location: Brecksville, OH Program Highlights:Two year, four six-month rotations, within the Supply Chain and Operations disciplineThis program includes on-site roles and requires at least one rotation onsite.Cross functional learning across Supply Chain and OperationsNetworking between all Functions - Engineering, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, FinanceAssignment of a peer mentor/ on-the-job coachSecond Rotation- Green Belt training and project in functional areaEnd of rotation report-outs to leadership team in Supply Chain and OperationsFinal role placement within Supply Chain and Operations discipline based on business needs along with team members interests.Greenbelt training and project training and completion Your ChallengeDevelop an understanding of the Supply Chain department and how they collaborate with other departmentsAssist and lead assigned projectsDevelop potential process improvements for increased efficiencies and waste eliminationAssist in new product launch process: Manage master data in ERP system (Infor LN), sourcing of suppliers, request quotes from suppliers and handle analysis to make recommendationsSupply chain analysis in support of, forecasting, performance metrics and order managementStatistical analysis and insight reporting on commodity spendSales analysis and forecast developmentCollaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Business Development & Operations to ensure the procurement of high quality and competitive parts or servicesCost Analysis- run/create reports, monitor cost changes and assist in cost saving opportunities RMetrics monitoring- run reports showing departmental metrics and provide trend analysisDeveloping and delivering presentations to management on suppliers and their performanceInteract with other CW locationsSpreadsheet Development and Maintenance/Pivot Tables to gather critical information to decide source of supply and competitive cost levels What You BringCurrently enrolled in a BA/BS Degree program in Engineering, Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management requiredAbility to multi-task, handling quick turnaroundAbility to identify problem issues and escalate and/or execute acceptable solutionsPossess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, suppliers and  employees/managers at all levels within the companyExcellent organizational skillsAbility to maintain safe work environmentPossesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)Must be a U.S. Citizen.Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specificationsThis position requires the ability to lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds Who We AreOur ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceThe Valves Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation provides specialized and innovative valve technologies to the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemical/Petrochemical, Defense and Industrial markets worldwide, critical systems improving the reliability and safety of operations in the Industries we serve enabling our customers to solve their most difficult problems and meet their core business or operational objectives. Our highly engineered valve solutions are utilized in critical systems improving the reliability and safety of operations in the Industries we serve.With Farris, a trustworthy valve is only part of our promise. Farris provides customers with total pressure relief management solutions that support a facility’s entire lifecycle, transforming the way you ensure plant safety. To learn more, please visit us at Pressure Relief Valves | Curtiss Wright Valve (cw-valvegroup.com) Compliance Statement: Please note that working conditions may vary due to the physical environment of each workplace, the type of work performed, and local regulatory requirements. Examples of working conditions may include but are not limited to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, handling of potentially hazardous material, specialized security clearance, and lifting requirements. Specific working condition requirements, if applicable, are maintained at the local level. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties, nor does it preclude the performance of other duties by the incumbent. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment.  Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.