Internship Resources

General Resources

Macalester's Job/Internship Database

Macalester's Job/Internship Database with a link to the Liberal Arts Career Network (LACN): Macalester's Job/Internship Database is Macalester’s primary, searchable internship database where employers are specifically seeking Macalester students. The link to LACN provides national and international opportunities as well as additional local postings.

Idealist

Idealist.org: 20,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 150 countries, which you can search for or browse by name, location or mission. Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed; its work is guided by the common desire of its members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect

Internships By Discipline Lists

Organization Lists: The following are potential internship sites in the Twin Cities, divided by discipline. We cannot guarentee that they are comprehensive, up to date or that internships will be offered. However, our aim is to give you as many options as possible in your search for an internship.
Past Macalester Internship Lists by Discipline give you a good sense of what organizations other Macalester Students have been at in the past. Divided by major, this resource should be a good starting point in your search for sites that could be a good match for you.

Most Popular Websites: Focus on Macalester

Career Development Center (CDC): Alumni career network access, career-related literature and internet resources, assistance in resume and cover letter writing, assistance in identifying skills and interests, and assistance developing interview skills.
Civic Engagement Center (CEC): Volunteer and service-related resources. (Most volunteer/service positions may be expanded or structured to become internships.)
Lilly Project for Vocational and Ethical Leadership: Paid Summer Fellowships.
Macalester Academic Excellence (MAX) Center: Assistance in basic resume development, cover letter writing, and writing sample creation for internship sites.
Office of Research and Experiential Learning (OREL): Assistance with finding applied/bench research opportunities for students in the sciences.
Study Abroad: Programs that feature internship components.

Most Popular Databases: Focus on Minnesota

General Databases

CampusCareerCenter.com: Registration is free, and this website has a database of jobs and internships all over the U.S.
InternWeb.com: A national database of internships that is searchable by internship type, employer type, and location of internship.
Rising Star Internships: A clearinghouse of internships sorted by category. The site has student and employer sections. You can apply directly to organizations or post your resume. Internship sites are mostly outside of Minnesota.

International Internships

Nonprofit Internships

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Nonprofit Career Network: Contains a list of organizations from across the U.S. who are looking for volunteers. Some list internships as well, but you are welcome to ask any organization if they would consider setting up an internship even they are not listed.

Field-Specific Resources

Civil/Government/Law

Federal Internship Websites List: Provides a list of website links to federal government internship positions for current students. This resource is divided by different government departments.
Federal Internship Directory: Provides information on fellowships and internships available during the school year and the summer.
Call to Serve: Explore a number of resources outlining the nature of public service careers and internships and benefits they provide.
Congressional Budget Office: Summer Internships
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Youth: Education resources for Latino youth.
Internships with the City: Explore careers in public service and get acquainted with basic government operations in New York City.
Institute for Humane Studies: Free Summer Seminars
LawInfo Career Center
Minnesota Department of Finance and Employee Relations: Employment: Students must receive academic credit for fulfilling an academic requirement of an accredited academic institution to be eligible for an internship with a state agency.
Studentjobs.gov: Please note that some federal agencies do not list their internships here, so students should visit the websites of agencies that are of particular interest.
Youth at the United Nations: Internships
U.S. Department of State Careers: Students

Environment

ecoORG
Environmental Career Opportunities
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service: Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships: A directory of on-the-job learning opportunities in sustainable and organic agriculture in the U.S. as well as Canada. A useful tool for farmers and apprentices to connect with each other.
Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge (SEEK): A place to find some of Minnesota's resources for environmental education. Click on Internships or Jobs for current opportunities.

Finance

fahrenHEIGHT360: Experts in entry-level talent management.
JobsintheMoney: Good for financial jobs, this site is searchable by different parameters and has a featured jobs section.

Healthcare/Pre-Medicine

Local

National

Other Resources

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