Whether you know exactly what you want to do after graduation or not, one of the most productive things you can do for your career is interning. You can try your hand at a 10-hour-per-week gig or spend a full 12 weeks diving in headfirst at a company, but either way, the professional experience and contacts you’ll gain will be priceless (even if the internship doesn’t exactly, well, pay).
Ready to find your dream internship? We’ve hand-picked a few awesome openings throughout the country to check out—and apply for!—this week. No coffee runs here; these opportunities are chock full of hands-on experience and are great resume boosters.
1. Social Media Intern: PureWow
New York City
Do you live and breathe social media? Women’s lifestyle publication PureWow is seeking a summer intern to grow its online influence. In this role, you’ll work directly with the Marketing Manager to develop social media strategies, curate PureWow’s Pinterest page, post on social media channels, and assist with ad efforts.
You Should Have: An ambitious and enthusiastic attitude and a passion for digital media. Prior marketing and online experience is a plus, but big ideas are more important.
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2. Software Engineer Intern: imo
Silicon Valley, CA
Want to gain work experience at a company that will give you personalized training on real world projects? At imo, you won’t just be helping code; you’ll be paired with a full-time engineer and get to run your own project from beginning to end.
You Should Have: Experience building and designing scalable distributed systems and an ability to design and implement in Python.
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3. Support Intern: Foursquare
New York City
Are you a tech-obsessed people person? Foursquare is looking for a friendly intern to take on the responsibility of serving its more than 1 million verified merchants and representing the broader community of more than 30 million users.
You Should Be: An avid Foursquare user, an excellent written communicator, and a natural problem solver. Bachelor’s degree required.
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4. Fall Internship: Global Giving
Washington, D.C.
Are you passionate about social entrepreneurship and up for a challenge? Charity fundraising website Global Giving is looking for an intern to review due diligence materials, draft marketing materials, and even learn new software to manage customer relationships.
You Should Have: Solid analytical skills, superior time management and multi-tasking abilities, great attention to detail, and a huge passion for changing the world!
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5. Launch Operations Intern: ZeroCater
New York City
Quickly growing catering start-up ZeroCater is looking for a Launch Operations Intern to help ramp up its NYC office. In this role, you’ll pitch in—learning from all departments—and participate in strategy discussions about launching and growing the business.
You Should Be: Warm, charismatic, outgoing, and able to thrive both independently and with a team. Oh, and really, really excited about food.
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6. Fuller Science for Nature Internship: World Wildlife Fund
Washington, D.C.
Are you passionate about saving the world? The 2013 Fuller Symposium at the World Wildlife Fund is looking for an intern to help research, communicate with seminar speakers and fellows, and manage logistics. You’ll also be responsible for developing website content and communication materials and assisting with marketing and outreach.
You Should Have: Strong research, writing, and communication skills, experience with websites and social networking, and a background in the sciences or conservation.