Looking for an awesome internship for the fall semester? We’ve handpicked the coolest companies out there that are hiring interns for the fall and pulled together a list of gigs you can apply for now. And no coffee runs here—these opportunities are chock full of hands-on experience and are great resume boosters.
1. Fuller Science for Nature Internship: World Wildlife Fund
Washington, D.C.
The 2013 Fuller Symposium is looking for an intern to help research, communicate with seminar speakers and fellows and manage logistics. In this position, you’ll be responsible for developing website content and communication materials and assisting with marketing and outreach.
You Should Have: A background in the biological, physical or social sciences and experience with social media. International experience preferred!
2. Digital Design Intern: (RED)
New York City
The organization that’s trying to eradicate AIDS is looking for an intern with extensive graphic design experience. In this role, you’ll create design assets for (RED)’s digital properties, build creative presentations and produce mockups and design iterations for prospective (RED) partners.
You Should Have: A website or portfolio showcasing your mad design skills. You should be at least sophomore status or be a recent grad.
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 represent the broader community of more than 30 million users.
You Should Be: A college grad and active Foursquare user with a strong willingness to help users and businesses succeed!
4. Research & Writing Machine Internship: GlobalGiving
Washington, D.C.
The co-founder of GlobalGiving seeks a self-proclaimed “research and writing machine” to join its team. You’ll track data, facts and citations like never before, and you’ll craft clear prose into well-structured arguments.
You Should Be: A persuasive writer, an excellent researcher and someone who’s passionate about social entrepreneurship.
5. Fall Internship: Pose
Santa Monica, CA
Do you have an exceptional eye for style? Are you passionate about new media and startups? Pose is looking for a fashion-obsessed intern to work with the Marketing & Communications Team and help oversee community outreach, creative thinking and editorial content creation.
You Should Be: Interested in fashion, technology and marketing or PR, knowledgeable about fashion and beauty and enthusiastic about learning.
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6. Social Media Intern: PureWow
New York City
Do you live and breathe social media? Women’s lifestyle publication PureWow is seeking an 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: Big ideas and on-the-ground experience in digital communities and social media tools!
7. Editorial Internship: Birchbox
New York City
If you’re self-motivated, want to work in a fun, fast-paced environment, interested in getting exposure to some of the best brands in the beauty industry and want to produce REAL results in your internship, read on! Birchbox is looking for a Fall Intern to assist with writing scripts, brainstorming video concepts and coordinating monthly shoots.
You Should Have: Basic video skills, strong writing and editing skills and a self-starter mentality. Knowing Photoshop is a big plus!
8. Consumer Marketing Intern: AOL
San Francisco, CA
AOL’s Consumer Marketing Team is looking for a part-time intern. In this role, you’ll support marketing strategy by assisting in the development of brand marketing plans, supporting events and supporting contest management.
You Should Be: A rising or current senior majoring in communication or marketing with an interest in tech and a knowledge of website metrics.
9. Software Engineer Interns: imo
Silicon Valley, CA
Do you want to gain work experience at a company that will give you personalized training on real-world projects? imo is looking for interns who have a strong grasp of data structures and algorithms to join its team and take on cool new projects.
You Should Have: A BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or be working toward it) and be able and willing to work out of imo’s office Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.