Summer 2008 Internship Announcements
The announcements below represent organizations that have sought out Central students as interns for this term. There are hundreds of other internship opportunities available. Contact Karen Eilers with questions or contact the site directly. You may be just the person they're looking for!
Don't forget - An unpaid internship at a non-profit site may make you eligible to apply for a grant of $500 plus up to another $100 for transportation reimbursement through EMC Insurance. Click here for more infomation.
Openings for Summer 2008
Summer Research/Training Opportunities
- West Virginia University - Summer Undergraduate Neuroscience Interns
- Georgetown University - Institute on Philanthropy & Voluntary Service (Washington, DC)
- University of Michigan - Summer Enrichment Program in Health Management and Policy (Ann Arbor, MI)
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation - Research Interns (LaCrosse, WI)
- University of Iowa - Medical Scientist Training Program (Iowa City)
- Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (Bethel, MN)
Research Internship
Flyer
- Project Vote Smart - Political Research (Phillipsburg, MT)
Letter
Website
Internships
- The Iowa Department of Economic Development is promoting a set of internships in Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Biosciences.
See more info. and a list of internships (all paid!) at: http://www.smartcareermove.com/career_center/career_connection.asp
- Iowa Career Connection - Human Resources (Des Moines)
- Adamson Technologies - Software Development Interns (2) (Waukee)
- African-American History Museum - Multiple Openings (Cedar Rapids)
- Pioneer Hi-Bred - Application Developer (Johnston)
- MortgageHub - Marketing, Research, Analysis & Sales (Des Moines)
- ING - Distributor Services (Des Moines)
- Nationwide Insurance - Java/Programming (Des Moines)
- One Iowa Education Fund - Regional Organizer (Des Moines)
- Great America Leasing - Credit Analyst
- Marion County Soil & Water Conservation - Watershed intern (Knoxville)
- Ruan Transport - Human Resources (Des Moines)
- Peace Lutheran Church - Youth Ministry Intern (Pella)
- Home Products 'n More - Website Development (Altoona)
- Kirkendall Library - Summer Reading Program Intern (Ankeny)
- Iowa Telecom - Internet Marketing (Newton)
- College Fanz Sports Network - Sports Journalism (On campus)
- Congressional Office, Rep. Leonard Boswell - App. (Washington & Des Moines)
- Travelers Insurance - Claims Intern (Various U.S. Locations)
- Congressional Office, Rep. Steve King - Letter (Washington, D.C.)
- Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation-Program support/Grant writing (Des Moines)
- Great Western Bank - Credit Analyst (Altoona, IA)
- Montezuma Manufacturing - Multiple Openings (Montezuma, IA)
- Holmes Murphy - Information Technology (Des Moines)
- Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Financial Representative
- Van Gorp - Manufacturing Engineering (Pella)
- 4H Foundation - Marketing (Ames)
- Iowa Tourism Sites - Multiple Openings Over 20! (Sites across Iowa)
- USA Track and Field - Multiple Openings (Indianapolis, IN)
- Iowa Council for International Understanding - Int'l. Programs (Des Moines)
- Kemin Food Ingredients - Research & Development (Des Moines)
- Future Health Software - Video & Graphic Design (Carroll, IA)
- Congressional Budget Office - Multiple Openings (Washington, DC)
- Army Corps of Engineers - Lake Red Rock Summer Park Ranger (Pella)
- Mental Health America - Marketing/Fundraising (Alexandria, VA)
- Shalom Zone - Youth Programs (Des Moines)
- Iowa Sports Foundation - Sports Management/Communications/Marketing
- Midwest Dairy Association - Marketing/PR (Ankeny)
- Science Center of Iowa - Summer Camp Interns (Des Moines)
- Gibbsville Reformed Church - Youth Ministry Intern (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
- Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation - Land Stewardship (locations in IA)
- Growmark - Accounting (Manson, IA)
- KCCI TV - Sports Journalism (Des Moines)
- City of West Des Moines - Accounting
- Principal Financial Group - Wellness (Des Moines)
- Camp Adventure - Education/Youth Services (Overseas)
- Des Moines Radio Group - Communications/Marketing
- Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation - Public Relations (Des Moines)
- RuffaloCODY (Cedar Rapids)
Computer Ops Analyst
Desktop/Implementation
- Brownells (Montezuma)
Web Marketing
Video Production
Product Marketing
- State Farm Insurance (Des Moines)
Position Announcement
Internship Timeline
- Stephen Ministries (St. Louis, MO)
Leadership/Management
Writing/Communications
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Communications Bureau (Des Moines) New!
Multiple Openings (locations in IA)
Wildlife Bureau (locations in IA)
Keepers of the Land - Marketing & Communications (Des Moines)
Becoming an Outdoor Woman - Marketing (Des Moines)
- CDS Global (Des Moines)
Global Communications Intern
IT Programmer/Analyst
- Al-Jon Manufacturing - Engineering (Ottumwa, IA)
Description
Application
- Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (locations throughout Iowa)
Brochure
Application (Due by 3/14)
- MediNotes - Multiple Openings (West Des Moines)
Accounting
Marketing
Software Development
- Orchard Place - Children's Mental Health Services (Des Moines)
Counselor Intern
Website
- Vermeer Manufacturing (Pella)
Graphic Design
Hardware & Software Analyst
- Lutheran Services of Iowa - Refugee Services (Des Moines)
Multiple Openings
Application
- Young Women's Resource Center - Women's Social Servicees (Des Moines)
Young Moms Internship
Problem Solving Internship
To apply, contact Sarah Coyle:
(515) 244-4901
or scoyle@ywrc.org
- The White House (Washington, DC)
Flyer
Application
- Prison Fellowship Ministries (Washington, DC area)
Multiple Openings
Letter of description
- Nature Conservancy - Anna Beal Summer Interns (locations in IA)
Description
Application (Due by March 4)
- EMC Insurance - Multiple Openings (Des Moines)
Accounting
Underwriting/Claims
Marketing
- Iowa Events Center (Des Moines)
Events Services
Global
Marketing
Sales
Operations
Video Production
Media Development
- Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge (Prairie City, IA)
Communications
Prairie Builder
- Iowa Attorney General's Office - Consumer Protection Division (Des Moines)
Informational Letter
Application
- Wells Fargo - Information Technology (Des Moines)
Business Systems Group
Web Application Development
3rd Party Applications
Requirements Team
- Iowa Governor's Office - Multiple Openings (Des Moines)
Communications
Policy
Outreach
Casework
Legal
Administrative Office
Application (due by Mar. 31 for summer)
- Office of Energy Independence - Renewable Fuels (Des Moines)
Position Description
Application (due by May 19 for summer term)
- Patuxent Research Refuge - Environmental (Laurel, MD)
Flyer
Description
- Principal Financial Group (Des Moines)
Marketing II
Corporate Relations
Business Operations
Human Resources I
Human Resources II
Marketing
Actuarial
Independent Distribution Sales Co-op (NC)
Independent Distribution Sales Co-op (MN)
- Principal Financial Group - Information Technology (Des Moines)
Investment Co-op
Employee Benefits (Philadelphia)
Information Security
Database
COBOL Programming
Business Analyst
Project Management
JAVA Programming
.NET Programming
Quality Assurance
Systems
- Pella Corporation - Multiple Openings (Pella)
Pella has openings for both interns and co-ops (multi-term, full-time interns).
See the linked document for listings and descriptions.
Sample areas include: IT, human resources, accounting, & marketing.
Apply through Pella.com.
- Waterloo Bucks Minor League Baseball - Multiple Openings (Waterloo, IA)
Stadium Operations
Merchandising
Electronic Media
Games Operations
Media Relations
Press Box
Ticket Office
- Senator Harkin's Office - Multiple Openings (Washington, D.C.)
Legislation
Press
Communications
