Internship Search Websites
Get Ready for the Search
An internship is any opportunity to explore career interests, gain experience, build skills, and make connections in professional fields. They can be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, for academic credit or not, for a specific time period. They are valuable experiences and crucial in preparing for your post-Goucher plans.
The internship search websites we've pulled together include industry-specific opportunities, diverse internship programs as well as general search sites.
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Sites to Locate Internships
General
Specific Industries
Development/Fundraising:
Education:
Teach for American Ignite Fellowship - virtual, paid, part-time tutoring and mentorship fellowship
Federal Government:
- Federal Government Internships Portal (In-person, Remote & Hybrid) - Posts all currently open federal internships. Be sure to add keywords like "Summer" or "Student" to narrow your search to short-term positions. You can also enter code 0399 for Student Trainee opportunities.
- Federal Internship Finder - Compiles all federal internships, including those that are not currently open. Great for research and planning purposes.
- Virtual Student Service Federal Internships
Media & Communications:
Museum/Historical Societies:
Non-Profit:
Publishing:
Research:
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)
Technology:
Maryland Technology Internship Program
Remote
These three sites are project-based work, set-up to be done remotely. While the lengths vary and may not be enough to receive academic credit for the experience, they can still be great ways to get experience and exposure to a variety of fields.
Parker Dewey - Explore multiple paid short assignments, ranging from 5-40 hours of work, with organizations across a variety of industries. Students who completely and thoughtfully fill out the profile, add a resume and writing sample, and connect their LinkedIn stand out as more competitive candidates for these projects.
CatchaFire - Filter through volunteer (unpaid) opportunities based on cause area, skillset, and time commitment to find the best option for you. Choose to volunteer in ways ranging from a 1-hour phone call, to a 3-month pre-scoped project.
VolunteerMatch - Virtual volunteer opportunities filterable by cause areas.
Diversity Internship Programs
Students of Color:
SEO Career - recruits and prepares high achieving Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American undergraduates for summer internships across multiple sectors usually leading to coveted, full-time jobs.
Inroads Internship Program - highly competitive program to prepare talented, diverse students across the country for corporate readiness with soft skills, leadership development and career support and an opportunity for a paid internship.
HACU National Internship - provides professional development and internship opportunities with corporate and federal entities to aspiring students of all communities to bridge the gap between academics and real-world experience.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Advancing Black Pathways Fellowship - A 6-week paid, full-time summer fellowship program for Black sophomore students interested in financial services careers which includes hands-on experience, mentorship, and a project-based curriculum and is designed to help build a pathway to future employment opportunities.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Advancing Career Opportunities for Hispanic & Latino Talent - A 6-week paid, full-time summer fellowship program for undergraduate Hispanic/Latino sophomore students interested in financial services careers which includes hands-on experience, mentorship, and a project-based curriculum and is designed to help build a pathway to future employment opportunities.
MLT Career Prep Program - A 20-month career exploration and preparation program that provides a professional playbook, career coaching, and membership in a network of 10,000 rising MLT leaders across a variety of industries.
Students with Disabilities:
Workforce Recruitment Program - A program supporting students and recent graduates with a disability to intern or work for a federal government agency. Fall deadline.
Broadfutures - a paid internship program for young neurodiverse people based in Washington DC and nationally. Some programs have participation fees; however, Broadfutures has a strong commitment to and track record of meeting demonstrated financial need.
Be Aware of Scam Employers
It’s important to review all job announcements carefully, as scammers advertise jobs and internships where legitimate employers do — online, in newspapers, and even on TV and radio. Read the Federal Trade Commision's Consumer Advice on Job Scams to learn how to tell whether a job or internship lead may be a scam. Contact the CEO to discuss concerns about position announcements.
Disclaimer
The Career Education Office (CEO) at Goucher College abides by the principles set forth by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) and expects that employers who use the Center's services will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, sex, age, disability, or genetic information. All employment listings on the CEO platform are posted at the sole discretion of the Career Education Office.
The CEO is not responsible for the content of any linked site; the CEO provides these links only as a convenience and assumes no liability for acts or omissions by third parties or for any material supplied by them. Goucher is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students to research the integrity and safety of the organizations to which they are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization and reach out to the CEO if they have concerns or questions.