Colgate University
Center for Career Services
 

Summer Experience Job Links
 

Multiple Career Area Listings/Databases

Coolworks - seasonal jobs in national and state parks, camps, resorts & lodges, amusement parks and more.
Feminist Career Center - a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence.  
Indeed - gives job seekers free access to millions of employment opportunities from thousands of websites.
InternJobs.com - a national database of internships for students and recent graduates.
Internsearch - a National Internship Directory which includes detailed descriptions of available internships.
Jobmonkey - summer, seasonal and year-round jobs, worldwide, in areas such as resorts, parks, teaching abroad, and outdoor organizations.
MonsterTrak - select Colgate University from the list of schools, select Jobs & Internships and then under Job Type select Internship/Externship.
Project-Ion Internships - internships in the Central Upstate New York area.
Simply Hired - a vertical search engine that searches thousand of job search sites and companies.
Sponsors For Educational Opportunities - has provided talented undergraduate students of color from colleges nationwide, the opportunity to explore exciting, challenging and rewarding careers in some of the most competitive areas of the economy - in fields as varied as accounting, asset management, corporate law, information technology, investment banking, management consulting, media and philanthropy.
Wetfeet Internship Programs - search by location, career area or by company name.

 

Summer Learning Experiences Links...  Arts  •  Communications  •  Diversity  •  Education   •  Environmental/Conservation   •  Government/Public Policy   •  Health Care/Medical  •  International   •  Nonprofit   •  Sciences  •  Sports/Hospitality/Travel/Tourism  •  Technology  •  Temp Agencies  •  Finding Housing

 

Arts - Museums, Performing Arts, Music

Artist Resource - volunteer and intern listings for artists, writers, and musicians.
BackstageJobs.com - source for all behind-the-scenes jobs in live entertainment industry.  Internship, apprenticeship and fellowship listings.
Lucasfilm Ltd. - offers exciting internship opportunities in the business aspect of the entertainment industry, as well as in various operating departments within the Skywalker Ranch facility.
Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia - the online gateway to the best of Philadelphia theater, includes internships in listings


Communications - Advertising, Public Relations, Publishing, Media

Entertainment Employment Journal - focusing exclusively on careers in the creative, professional, production and technical areas of the entertainment industry. Click on Jobs/Internships.
Hollywood Creative Directory - premiere source for contact information for the film, television and new media industries.  Search under job board then interns.
JournalismJobs.com - is the largest and most-visited resource for media jobs.  Under opportunities click on internships.
Magazine Publishers of America - the industry association for consumer magazines.
TV Jobs Internships - an Internet based employment service dedicated to helping you find employment in the highly competitive broadcast marketplace.


Diversity

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - internship programs in Washington, DC and the nation.
INROADS - to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
Sponsors For Educational Opportunities - has provided talented undergraduate students of color from colleges nationwide, the opportunity to explore exciting, challenging and rewarding careers in some of the most competitive areas of the economy - in fields as varied as accounting, asset management, corporate law, information technology, investment banking, management consulting, media and philanthropy.
Summer Opportunities for ALANA Students - includes Resource Guide of Summer Opportunities.


Education - including camps

Backdoor Jobs - internships, extraordinary experiences, seasonal jobs, volunteer vacations and work abroad.  
CampStaff - a two-way searchable database helping prospective counselors and staff find jobs at great summer camps.
JoltCamps - ACA affiliated camp staffing website targeted at college students.
Mysummers.com - a resource for camp directors and future staff.
  

Environmental/Conservation

Backdoor Jobs - those who have a deep care for the earth will find endless opportunities on this site.  
Orion Grassroots Network - connecting students and professionals with cutting-edge environmental work.
SustainableBusiness.com - business jobs ... environmental jobs ... environmentally responsible employers. On Skill Level click Internships/Volunteer.
US Environmental Protection Agency - Protection of the Environment and Public Health - Summer Opportunities
 

Government

City of New York Internships - internship programs to introduce college students and recent graduates to public service.  
Intern Opportunities in New York State Government - opportunities in the Assembly, Bridge Authority, Court Administration, Dormitory Authority, Education Department, Environmental Conservation, Hudson River Park Trust, Human Rights, Insurance Department, Senate, and State Police.
Partnership for Public Service How to Find & Apply for Federal Internships - Internships and other student work opportunities are among the best-kept secrets when it comes to getting a leg up on landing a full-time job with the federal government when you graduate
The Politix Group - internships in politics and government - One of the best ways to find employment in the Washington DC area is to intern.  Whether it is for the United States Congress, the White House, a Think Tank, Political Parties, or another branch of the government, DC internships offer you an experience that is a unique perspective and an excellent complement to your education and/or your political aspirations.
Student Jobs.Gov - one-stop electronic shopping for information about student employment and internships in the Federal government.  
 

Health Care/Medical

Albert Einstein Hispanic Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program - a six week program that offers students a unique opportunity to become exposed to the realities and nuances of the medical profession through a one-on-one "shadowship" with a physician.
Arizona Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Summer Student Program - a rewarding learning opportunity available for premed and science-oriented second year or advanced college students.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Science Education - to enhance the quality of college-level programs in biology and related sciences and provide a wealth of exciting opportunities for students.   
The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program - outstanding students conduct interdisciplinary biomedical research as apprentices in the laboratories of staff scientists.  
Mayo Clinic - a great way to build your skills as a young scientist or test your inclinations toward research.   
National Institute for Health Care Management - a health care research and educational organization that can provide students with a first-hand look into the complex health care arena.
National Institutes of Health Research & Training Opportunities - summer internship programs, postbaccalaureate research opportunities, graduate education programs. Click on student.
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program - provides a wide variety of summer research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine or biomedical research.
Pan American Health Organization - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas.
Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows Program - provides a unique opportunity for sophomore and junior college students to conduct laboratory research during the summer.
Roswell Park Cancer Center - to provide high ability high school and college juniors with the opportunity to develop the skills, habits and attitudes needed to conduct scientific research, and to assist in career planning.   
Sloan-Kettering Institute - the focus of the program is a hands-on laboratory research experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor in the areas of: developmental biology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysics, immunology, pharmacology, and genetics. 
Summer in Biomedical Science (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program - will provide the opportunity for young people who are sophomore or junior level college undergraduates to be instructed in the techniques of modern biology
Upstate Medical University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program - the aim of the program is to expose undergraduate students to biomedical research.   
Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/ Sloan-Kettering Gateways to The Laboratory Summer Program - for underrepresented minority and disadvantaged  first-year and sophomore college students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degree.
 

International

Camp Counselors USA - worldwide work and travel programs in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Brazil and the UK! 
IAESTE Exchange Program - offers an array of exchange programs for technical students looking to intern outside the United States and companies looking for international technical interns.
InternAbroad.com - search for paid and volunteer, academic and non-academic internships, as well as college credit practical training programs around the world. 
Internships International - quality work experiences abroad for rising college seniors and college graduates.
Transitions Abroad - The Guide to Learning, Living and Working Abroad - practical information on affordable alternatives to mass tourism: living, working, studying, or vacationing alongside the people of the host country.
Studyabroad.com Intern Abroad/Volunteer Programs - search a country directory for a program that suits your needs. Follow links, graphics or e-mail buttons and request more information!  In drop down menu, click on Intern Abroad/Volunteer.
 

Nonprofit

Our nonprofit web page has many more listings!

Children's Defense Fund - Each year, CDF's National Office in Washington , DC invites approximately seventy undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates, for an internship experience.
The Everett Public Service Internship Program - interns work diligently with skilled and dedicated mentors to gain first-hand experience on the front lines of public service.
Idealist.org - click on internships - extensive list of nonprofit internships searchable by location, description, dates, and required skills.
Institute for Humane Studies Internship Programs - internships at market-oriented organizations.
Rising Star Internships - postings for many fields from accounting to zoology.
 

Sciences

Colgate University Summer ResearchThe University annually awards approximately 50 grants to Colgate students to pursue research during the summer.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Watson School of Biological Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program -
provides one of the few places in the world where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community.
American Astronomical Society - summer employment opportunities
American Mathematical Society - Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer Programs.
Archaeological Institute of America - the Internet's premiere site for finding a place on an archaeological project.  
BioSpace – biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Type in internship in keyword box.
marinecareers.net - will introduce you to a wide range of marine career fields and to people working in those fields.  Click on Resources/Links and then click on Internships/Fellowships/Volunteer Program and Opportunities.
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (REU) - a number of opportunities for undergraduates to join research projects each summer. This allows students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out, and to contribute consequentially.
 

Sports/Hospitality/Travel/Tourism

Backdoor Jobs - those who have a deep care for the earth will find endless opportunities on this site.  
Cool Summer Jobs - opportunities in resorts, parks & recreation, rafting, and water parks.
Coolworks - seasonal jobs in national and state parks, camps, resorts & lodges, amusement parks and more.
U.S. Lifesaving Association - most lifeguard jobs posted on this site are seasonal in nature, generally aimed at summer employment.


Technology

American Computing Machinery Crossroads - links strictly relevant to the Information Technology (IT) student: Computer Science Internships, MIS Internships, BIS Internships, etc.
Cooperative Association for Internet Data Analysis - opportunities for hands-on experience in research or operational environments using state-of-the-art Internet technologies. 
 

Temp Agencies

Kelly Services - provides successful staffing solutions to businesses around the world including 95% of Fortune 500 companies. 
Manpower - provide jobs with the flexibility to match virtually any lifestyle, whether you want to work full-time or part-time, in a long-term position with career potential or on a short-term assignment to make some extra money.
Net-Temps - a convenient and free method to post resumes, inquire about available positions and apply for jobs online.  
Snelling - one of the world's largest providers of personnel services for business and industry. 

 

Finding Housing

1.  Summer housing is often available at colleges and universities.
2.  Newspapers list apartments and houses for rent.
3.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce in the area where you will be working to get information on housing or an apartment guide.
4.  Advertise on campus for information on housing or to find a roommate.

Housing Links

Move Rentals   
ForRent.com
Apartments Plus    
The Roommate Service    
Apartment Access  
Easy Roommate 
Sublet.com   
  
Housing in New York City:  Educational Housing Services  ~   Webster Apartments (for women only)  ~   International House    
Housing in Boston:  BostonHousing.com  ~  Boston Apartments  ~  Roommate Connection
Housing in Washington, DC:  Washington Intern Student Housing  ~  Washington Post Classifieds   ~  D.C. Housing Guide