Jobs and Internships by Interest Area – Piper Center for Vocation and Career

Don’t forget to look at Experiential Learning Opportunities by Field for a comprehensive list of organizations where Oles have interned in the past organized by interests.

Arts Administration, Visual Art, and Museums

Ad Fed Minnesota – art opportunities in Minnesota
Alliance of Artist Communities Residency Directory – hundreds of artist residency programs throughout the world
American Alliance of Museums – museum jobs and internships around the country
American Institute of Graphic Arts – graphic, entertainment, web design and more!
Americans for the Arts – national listings for jobs in the arts
The Art Career Project – Get career information on Animation, Architecture, Design, Education, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Material Working, Painting, Photography, Sketching/Drawing
ArtSearch – part-time, full-time, seasonal, year-round and internship opportunities (now free for job seekers)
Art Teacher Edu – information on teaching art, job requirements, job duties, salary expectations and more
Association of Art Museum Curators – dozens of museum internships and fellowships for fall, spring, and summer
Association of Arts Administration Educators
College Art Association – online career center, the largest database of employment listings in the art and academic worlds.
Coroflot design jobs – interior, industrial, interactive design and more
xEmerging Curators Institute – for emerging curators; fellowship
MN Artists – Art, writing, opportunities and conversation, online and off, by, for and about Midwestern artists working in every discipline.
Minnesota Non-profits – view hundreds of nonprofit jobs that match your qualifications
Museum Jobs – online database of museum jobs
New York Foundation for the Arts – jobs and internships nationwide posted daily
Peabody Institute – job resources in the Baltimore area
Playbill – jobs and internships, primarily in New York City but also other geographic areas
Print Jobs – from Fortune 500 to small organizations
Springboard for the Arts – your connection to search for jobs, internships and upcoming workshops

Experiential Learning Opportunities in the Fine Arts and Arts Management — Comprehensive lists of arts-related organizations that Oles have interned at or completed some other form of experiential learning activity.

Business and Finance

American Bankers Association – finance, accounting, and banking jobs
American Institute of CPAs – hundreds of CPA specific jobs
Accounting Career Network – jobs in accounting, tax, finance, and executive management
Accounting Jobs – job listings and resume posting service
Accounting Program Information
Accountemps – ccountemps is the world’s first and largest specialized temporary staffing company for accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals
Banking Jobs
BizSchoolJobs
Business Careers – links and information on various career areas in business (includes marketing, managment, etc.)
Career Bank – jobs in accounting, finance, and banking
Consulting Magazine – jobs listed by practice area including business advisory services and consulting
efinancialcareers – jobs globally in finance, banking and insurance.
Insurance Jobs
Intern Match
Investopedia – Financial Careers
Jobipedia – career advice from America’s leading companies
OneWire – precise connections between finance professionals and firms
Society for Human Resource Management
US News and World Report Money Careers – updated with opportunities in finance

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Arts Management and Economics/Management Studies.

Computer Science and Math

American Mathematical Society – includes listings under employment services
American Statistical Association (STATtr@k Opportunities)
Association for Computing Machinery – place for job seekers and employers in the computing industry to connect with each other
Casualty Actuarial Society
Computerwork.com
Computer Jobs – IT and computer jobs
Computing Research Association
Dice.com – technical jobs
Guide To Careers In Laptop And Computer Science
IEEE Computer Society – The one-stop destination for technology professionals at any stage of their career, whether getting started, advancing, or transitioning
Intern Match
Mathematical Association of America
NewScientist Jobs – provides job listings in a variety of science disciplines and technology
Space Jobs – includes many computer science positions
Society of Actuaries
Tech America
Worldwide Job Market for Mathematicians – includes statisticians, specialists, actuaries, and econometricians. Academic and non-academic jobs worldwide

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Math, Statistics, and Computer Science

Education (certification not required) Domestic & General

Academic 360
Art Teacher Edu – information on teaching art, job requirements, job duties, salary expectations and more
Breakthrough Saint Paul – summer teaching opportunities
Chronicle of Higher Education
Education America – job listings for teaching and administrative positions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idealist – has “Education” and “Children and Youth” categories
Inner-City Teaching Corps – Chicago
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits – has an “Education” category
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools – positions in private schools
NYC Teaching Fellows – program places candidates in the New York City public school system in critical-needs areas
Student Affairs
Teach for America
Teaching Fellows – places candidates in critical-needs areas nationwide
MORE Resources – especially for alternative routes to teaching and certification

Environmental

Environmental & Sustainability Internship Links (created by the Piper Center)
Women’s Environmental Network Job & Internship Board (mostly Minnesota positions)
American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
Careers in a Sustainable Food System
EcoEmploy – employer directory, job postings, and agency listings
Environment, Safety, Health Jobs
EnvironmentalJobs.com
EnvironmentalCareer.com
EnvironmentalScience.org
Environmental Career Opportunities ~ User ID: stolaf, Password: learn — policy, advocacy, conservation jobs and internships and more!
Environmental Defense Fund – offices in San Francisco, New York, Washington DC, Austin, TX, Boulder CO and Boston
Green Career Central
Green Careers: resources on green careers, links to education resources and job postings.
Green Dream Jobs – green jobs; renewable and clean energy jobs; green building jobs.
Green Job Engine – a search engine for green jobs.
GreenStart Job Board
Food Industry Jobs
Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP) – Job’s link
MN Institute for Sustainable Agriculture– see the blog for job links
Natural Resources Job Search
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Environmental Education Jobs Database
National Council for Science and the Environment’s (NCSE) – Internship Clearinghouse Portal
Orion Magazine – jobs in grassroots organizations
Sustainable Business Jobs
Sustainable Careers by Green Gestures – environmental internships, environmental management, environmental science, renewable energy, and sustainability jobs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Mike Swift, Biology, St. Olaf College email alias – summer jobs, various other interesting job opportunities, summer research opportunities and grad school information. Email Mike Swift at swift@stolaf.edu to join the alias.

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Bioscience and Environmental Studies.

Foreign Languages

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Foreign Language and Area Studies

Government

*list of public affairs internship opportunities

Community Level:

State Level:

Associations & Lobbyists – registered organizations with the MN Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board
Minnesota State Department of Employee Relations
State and Local Government on the Net – search by state and city of interest

Federal Level:

United States Federal Government (USAJobs) – Official job site, nationwide & overseas positions. If you’re using USAJobs, create a saved search that will you email positions that meet your criteria to you daily – many of these opportunities are open for a week or less. Make an appointment with the government career coach, Liz Musicant, if you’d like help using USAJobs.
America Jobs – Offers state-by-state information of federal job openings by occupation and the cities where they are located.
Avue Central – allows applicant to apply directly to its member agencies through one site and provides information on openings in each state.
The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government – Rankings draw on responses from nearly 700,000 civil servants to produce a detailed view of employee satisfaction and commitment across 362 federal agencies and subcomponents.
Brad Traverse – Job search tool for positions in Washington D.C. ($5 monthly subscription)
Federal Jobs Digest Employment Newspaper
FederalJobsNet – Job search links with a comprehensive guide on how to apply for them
Federal Government Jobs
Go Government – One stop shop for how to find and apply for federal jobs
Govtjobs.com – Job listings by agency/category
HillZoo.com
Intelligence Related Positions
Partnership for Public Service’s “Call to Serve” – Resource to help students learn more about fed. & gov. careers and resources
Public Service Careers.org – Whether you’re seeking a full-time job, an internship, or an international academic exchange, you have come to the right place! Jobs that have been listed on PublicServiceCareers.org span all sectors and levels: federal, state, county, and local government; nonprofit organizations and associations; think tanks and research organizations; academia; consulting; and the private sector
State Department Internships – Spring, Summer, or Fall internships in D.C. or at Embassies throughout the world. Great for students considering a career in the Foreign Service
State Department
U.S. House of Representatives Job Opportunities
U.S. Senate Job Opportunities
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Affairs

Health/Health Care Administration

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Bioscience, Pharmacy, and Psychology — Comprehensive lists of organizations where Oles have interned or completed some other form of experiential learning activity.

Pre-Health Opportunities: CNA, EMT, Scribe: EPPA, ScribeAmerica, Clinical Scribes, Emergency Care Consultants

Law/Paralegal/Criminal Justice

Lawjobs.com – national employment listings as wells links to legal recruiter directories and temporary staffing agencies
American Bar Association – careers in the legal profession
American Correctional Association
American Jail Association
Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals
Association for Legal Professionals
Association of Legal Administrators
Department of Homeland Security
National Federation of Paralegal Associations
FindLaw – law school information, job listings and exam information geared toward recent college grads
Lawyer International – links to legal employment in the public and private sectors
Legal Secretaries International

Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations

AdAge – marketing, publishing, advertising and more!
Advertising Federation of MN
Advertising & Media Jobs – look under “Job Seekers”
American Association of Advertising Agencies
American Marketing Association – variety of quality marketing, sales, advertising and communication jobs.
Brand Activation Association
The BrandLab Job Board
Certified Fund Raising Executives International
Direct Marketing Association
InternshipKing.com – Advertising, Marketing Sales, & PR Internships
Intern Match
International Association of Business Communications
Marketing Jobs – public relations, marketing, advertising, sales, and more!
Marketing Research Association
Mashable – internships and jobs in marketing, advertising, social media and more.
MIMA (Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association)
Minnesota Public Relations Blog
Public Relations Society of America
Public Relations Student Society of America
Talent Zoo – career/job site specifically for advertising and marketing
The Minneapolis Egotist (Job Board)

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Media Studies, Economics/Management Studies, Human and Social Services, and Psychology

Ministry/Faith-Based

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: US – view a wide variety of professional opportunities and internships available in the United States
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: Global Opportunities – view a wide variety of full-time, part-time and service opportunities outside of the United States
Faith-based Service Programs (domestic) – opportunities for post-graduate service, often including communal, simplistic living and reflection with others
International Service Programs – global service opportunities, including faith-based service programs

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Philosophy and Religion, including a list of church-related organizations where Oles have interned in the past

Music

Alliance of Artist Communities Residency Directory – hundreds of artist residency programs throughout the world
American Guild of Organists – membership required for searching job database
Association of Lutheran Church Musicians Job Listings – view full-time and part-time church music jobs at Lutheran institutions
AuditionsPlus – searchable database of singing jobs and opportunities
Backstage – auditions and open casting calls
Carnegie Hall Internships – administrative internship opportunities
Chorus America Jobs Directory – listing of current choral directing opportunities
Church Music Jobs – searchable database of instrumental and choral church music opportunities
Classical Music – job search on Indeed
Composer’s Site – lists of competitions and other opportunities
Composers and Schools – funds to create music with and for high schools students
Entertainment Careers – job and internship listings for film, TV, and radio
Orchestra Audition Process – videos documenting auditions at the National Symphony, Kennedy Center
OrchestraPlayers – forum with lists of openings worldwide
Musical American Worldwide – search for contests, awards, schools, festivals, campus, service organizations and more
Musical Chairs – orchestral, vocal, and compositions opportunities
National Association for Music Education – scholarships, job/internship resources for music educators
New York Foundation for the Arts – premiere source for jobs and internships in the arts, culture, and museum industries nationwide
Offstage Jobs – behind-the-scenes jobs in the live entertainment industry
Show Biz Jobs – multi-media job listings. Browse by company, category, location and more
SingerSource – performance opportunities in the DC metro area, categorized by voice type
Springboard for the Arts – your connection to search for jobs, internships and upcoming workshops
World Federation of International Music Competitions – more than 120 competitions on 6 continents

Experiential Learning Opportunities in the Fine Arts and Arts Management.

Non-Profit and Social Service

(See also: “Volunteer/Full-Time Service Opportunities“)

Council on Social Work Education
Human Services Jobs
Social Services Careers
Social Work Job Bank
Global Campaign for Peace Education
Idealist.org
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
NonProfit Times
Independent Sector
DeepSweep
Metropolitan Council
Nonprofitjobs.org
United Way of America
Orion Grassroots Network
Opportunity Knocks
Social Work Career Center
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Information on think tanks, policy centers, area studies centers, etc.

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Human and Social Services.

Publishing/Journalism/Media

Publishers Marketplace – resource to track publishing news and search for jobs
Publishers Weekly – online resource for the weekly magazine geared toward publishers, literary agents, authors, librarians and the media that includes industry news and a job posting page
Book Jobs – resource with jobs and internship postings, as well as profiles of publishing companies
The Write Jobs
Association of American University Presses
Association of Alternative Newsmedia
Freelance Writing Jobs – job postings and job hunting tips for freelance writers
JournalismJobs – the job board for media professionals
Journalism Now
Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University – Journalism Internship Program
Media Bistro – jobs, news, education, events, and research for the media industry
Minnesota Broadcasters Association – Job Bank
Brookfield Zoo – Library/Archives – conservation, education, and training library intern
Pew Research Journalism Project – research organization that offers resources and jobs links for journalists
Radio Television Digital News Association
Random House – internships and careers in publishing
Society of Professional Journalists – resources and database of freelance writers
Land a Job in Media – Internal Site

Experiential Learning Opportunities in English, Foreign Language and Area Studies, History, Human and Social Services, Media Studies, Philosophy and Religion, and Psychology.

Science/Research

(See also: “Environmental”)

LifeScience Alley
Aerotek
American Institute of Physics
American Zoo and Aquarium Association – job and internship listings
Biotechnology – biology, chemistry and engineering jobs
Biohealthmatics.com – biotechnology & healthcare IT
Botanical Society of America – great links to other job posting sites
Chemjobs – biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical engineering and more!
Lab Support – placement of scientific professionals in contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire positions
National Science Foundation
Physicist Job Postings
Science Careers – jobs in over 60 categories
Space Jobs
MedZilla, Inc. – biotech, pharmaceuticals, healthcare & science jobs

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Bioscience, Environmental Studies, Math, Statistics, and Computer Science, Pharmacy, Psychology — Comprehensive lists of organizations where Oles have interned or completed some other form of experiential learning activity.

Sports and Recreation

National Sporting Goods Association – a job board geared toward students interested in a career in the Sporting Goods Industry
Sports Careers
Teamwork Online
Work in Sports
How to Become a Sports Agent – Guide to Becoming a Sports Agent

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Exercise Science.

Theater/Dance/Performing Arts

(See also: “Music”)

Acting and Theatre Jobs
Actors’ Equity
Alliance of Artist Communities Residency Directory – hundreds of artist residency programs throughout the world
American Alliance for Theatre and Education
Art Search – full-time or part-time, seasonal or year round, paid or volunteer. Subscription needed
Backstage – auditions and open casting calls
Broadway World – find equity, non equity, and classified postings
CareerLink/SHAPE America – dance education jobs
Chicago Artists Resources
Dancemn.org – dance news and auditions in the Twin Cities metro area
Dance Magazine – classified ads for dance companies hiring around the US
Dance USA – jobs, auditions and fellowships in the dance field
Dancer Hangout – jobs in the Minneapolis area
Entertainment Careers – job and internship listings for film, TV, and radio
HigherEd Jobs
Minnesota Playlist
New York Foundation for the Arts – premiere source for jobs and internships in the arts, culture, and museum industries nationwide
Off Stage Jobs – behind-the-scenes jobs all over the world
Show Biz Jobs – multi-media job listings. Browse by company, category, location and more
Springboard for the Arts – your connection to search for jobs, internships and upcoming workshops
TelevisionJobs.org – jobs in broadcasting, radio jobs, and television jobs
TV Jobs – jobs in over 400 categories

Volunteer/Full-time Service Opportunities

Domestic Volunteer/Service Opportunities

Short-Term Domestic Volunteer Opportunities

Do Something.org
Hands on Twin Cities
National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA)
Serve.gov
Volunteer Center of North Texas
Volunteer Match
Links to specific organizations from our Service Fair

* Disclaimer: We at the Piper Center have no specific knowledge of the positions listed within these links, nor are we endorsing these sites as the most appropriate for your individual search. By no means is this an exhaustive list of available websites or even occupational areas.

Looking for organizations where oles have interned in the past? See our Experiential Learning Opportunities by Field page.