MacNest Summer

Summer Internship Program

MacNest

The MacNest program provides summer internship opportunities for students to work closely with Twin Cities’ founders in a complex, demanding work environment while deepening Macalester’s connections and influence in the Twin Cities startup ecosystem.

MacNest is a 10-week summer internship program where students receive funding for unpaid internships with Twin Cities startups. Students receive $6,600.00 to work 35 hours per week and participate in cohort based workshops to support personal and professional development.

10-Week Program Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, July 31, 2026

Student looking to work with a Twin Cities startup?

MacNest interns lean into a world of innovation and entrepreneurship supporting founders in all aspects of their work – from ideation and prototyping to marketing and operations.

• Are you a rising sophomore, junior, or senior looking for dynamic work experience this summer? 
• A curious and independent problem solver hoping to build skills in a variety of areas through a hands-on learning?
• Interested in working hand-in-hand with a founder of a local startup and seeing what life is like in the first 5 years of operation?

Twin Cities startup looking to work with a student?

10-Week Program Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, July 31, 2026

• Are you a local startup, NGO, or non-profit in your first five years of operation? 
• In need of a highly motivated and dynamic problem solver to support your work but don’t have the funding for a new team member? 
• Have a stretch project you wish you could dedicate time to this summer but don’t have the capacity?

We’re seeking a diverse set of local startups to host amazing MacNest interns for 10 weeks every summer. Best part is, we cover the costs! Reach out to Linda at [email protected] to learn more.

MacNest News & Highlights

Beyond the Classroom: Adapting and Transitioning

“Long’s honest approach and willingness to tackle difficult problems, even when the solution isn’t immediately clear, sets him apart.”

MacNest Student Feature Article

Early-Stage Entrepreneurship

“I’ve learned that when you’re working for a startup, every decision, no matter how small, is really important. I had no idea it would be so exciting!” —Precious Dlamini

Macalester Today September 2020

Questions?

Email [email protected], Erik Halaas, Program Manager.