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
Intern - Construction Management - Field Engineer
Intern - Construction Management - Field EngineerField Engineer - InternAt BE&K Building Group growing the youth of the industry is very important to us. We want to share our knowledge to help you learn and grow within the success of building the foundation of your career.Our internship program focuses on bringing in the best and brightest top talent from Universities and Technical Schools Construction Management programs.Our Summer Internship runs for 10-12 weeks, and you will be exposed to project management and field operations experiences that will help you see your future career in Construction Management. If you are interested in being on a jobsite and learning from the best in the business, please apply.Must be Team Oriented, Motivated to Succeed and above all Passionate about Construction Management.Scheduling Supply Chain Intern
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Develops, publishes and maintains the Master Production Schedule for accounts assisting on. Initiates corrective actions to product schedules when dictated by change in business. Facilitate the Expediting/De-Expediting of all schedule changes.Enters and maintains all customer order activities in compliance with the established business agreements/contracts of assigned accounts. Responds to customer inquiries on open/closed orders, product availability, lead-times, and pricing. Facilitates and manages spare parts, sales orders and schedules for assigned accounts.OTHER FUNCTIONS Performs other duties when required that are outside of normal job duties. Participates in new/sustaining product teams, representing Purchasing, Master Scheduling, and Customer Service Participates in the Change Control Board activities that include the coordinating of Engineering Change Notice (ECN) affectivity with Purchasing, Planning, and Production Ensures Expedites and/or reschedules are administered to the corporate guidelines and appropriate business practices.SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED:Under direct supervision by the Manager of the Customer Response Center and/or Sr. Master Scheduler will develop the corporate build plans and administer the order fulfillment activities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School or equivalent.Two years experience in the manufacturing planning field and/or college related courses.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business data with some knowledge of spreadsheets and general accounting practices. Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronic’s goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to:· Promote teamwork and cooperative effort· Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees· Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area· Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service· Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.Materials Testing Intern
Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in material testing for highway construction? Our Central Materials Laboratory is looking for full-time interns to join our team starting in May or June 2025. As an intern, you'll work directly onsite in a laboratory environment, testing a variety of materials such as aggregates, bituminous mixtures, petroleum products, and more. This is a unique opportunity to learn industry-standard practices while contributing to vital projects across the state.What you will learn:You will gain skills and experience in material testing, focused on materials used in highway construction.You will learn about performing routine and complex testing on a variety of materials such as aggregates, soils, bituminous mixtures and petroleum products.You will gain experience with engineering practices, policies, guidelines and construction practices. Work environment:Work in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, loud noise, solvents, dust, fumes, as well as in a laboratory office using computer equipment daily.Lift samples and equipment weighing 20 to 60 pounds.Minimum qualifications:We are accepting applications from students in their freshman, sophomore, junior and/or senior year of college and graduate students in their first or second year at the time of hire (May or June 2025). What we’d like to see: If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.Coursework in engineering, math, science, or related fields of study.Experience working on projects or assignments that require a high attention to detail.Experience working independently and as part of a team.Strong written and verbal communication skills including navigating conversations with others that have opposing objectives.Experience working with deadlines on multiple projects.Intern
JOB SUMMARYThe city is seeking a highly motivated college student to perform a variety of basic administrative duties. The Intern, under direct supervision, is responsible for converting a variety of documents from hard copy to electronic format. Responsibilities include scanning documents using established batch classes; operating scanning hardware and software; performing quality control functions for scanned document; and performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance for scanned hardware.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED1. Receives immediate supervision from the Assistant Director of Administrative Services and City Clerk.2. May receive technical and functional supervision from other higher level professional or technical staff.3. Does not supervise others.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLSThe following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.•Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service•Knowledge and proficiency in the use of technology (i.e. computers, word processing, database spreadsheet programs)•Knowledge of alphanumeric filing systems•Skill and knowledge in the operation, use and care of office equipment, including desk scanner and large scanner for building and engineering plans•Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form•Maintain various organizational systems•Perform clerical and administrative tasks quickly and accurately, detail-oriented•Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations•Meet strict timelines and perform multiple tasks•Willingness to be a team player•Ability to lift 25 poundsEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION1.Experience: No experience necessary.2.Education: Must be currently enrolled in college. Proof of enrollment required.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWork is generally performed in a temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise.Salary Range: $16.50 per hourWork Schedule: 18 hours per week (days to be determined)Credit Monitoring Allowance: $100 per yearSick Leave: 40 hours of accrued sick leave available for use after 90 days.The passing of a pre-placement physical will be performed as a condition of employment. A DMV background check and fingerprinting will also be performed.Required application can be obtained at the City of Highland, 27215 Base Line, Highland, CA, 92346, (909) 864-6861, or at www.cityofhighland.org.Applications will be accepted until Wednesday March 26, 2025, at 3pm.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERProject Engineer Intern
Only students who are eligible to participate in Fall 24 CID can apply for this position. Follow the instructions listed here to become eligible.About You:We are looking for students who will bring ideas, commitment to detail, and passion. In return, Lewis will offer a diverse project range and an insight into some of the most innovative minds in construction. With the guidance of a jobsite mentor, Lewis interns will complete an Internship Checklist over their summer with us. About the Position:Are you looking for an internship and not just a summer job? Does working in a positive, team-oriented environment motivate you? If so, check out what we have to offer! Lease Crutcher Lewis is giving students the opportunity to gain an understanding of construction management both in the field and the office! Spend time learning and working on shop drawings, submittals, schedules, take offs, pay requests, contract changes and project documentation. We have internship opportunities in both our Seattle, WA and Portland, OR offices.About Us:At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions – big and small – to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.A 100% employee-owned company, Lewis offers competitive compensation and benefits, like medical, dental, and vision. Responsibilities: Assist team with tracking of field work orders, changes, change order requests, and any incident that may be considered a cost event.Prepare, expedite, and monitor logs for tracking shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, change orders, material delivery logs and other as determined necessary for a successful project.Assist with proactively obtaining punch list and follow-up on completion of work.Participate in post-bid, buyout, verifying pre-qualifications and CCIP requirements, coordination, subcontractor, staff, and scheduling and meetings.Assist with monthly site safety reviews of current project safety conditions.Involvement in subcontractor bid process, including posting of bids and analysis for award.Support Project Engineer and Superintendent with expediting and confirming on-time delivery of resources and material to site.Assist Project Engineer with generating directives or communications, prepare meeting minutes, memos, and letters as assigned by direct report.Skills & Requirements:Intern must be currently enrolled in a Construction Management or Engineering program or similarly related field at a college or university.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).Excellent communication and organizational skills.
