This week's spotlight includes: Mortenson, Goff Public, The Advocates for Human Rights, and Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.…
Job Title: Design Summer Internship
Organization Name: Mortenson
Wage/Salary: $18-30/hr
Opportunity Summary: Mortenson is seeking an Innovation Intern to work closely with the i4 Innovation Team on a range of exciting opportunities. In this role, you will be key in supporting the advancement of innovative initiatives from concept to full scale application within our business. You will be responsible for the development of preliminary evaluation tools including research presentations, schedules, and estimates for construction process changes, technology development, process automation, and custom tools. Key result areas of your work will include:
Partnering with internal and external agents to help design, manufacture and test assigned innovative product, process or systems
Creating detailed research presentations comparing the current process, technology and tools against potential innovative solutions for various assigned topics
Developing schedules and estimates to iteratively evaluate the investment necessary for implementation
Partnering with internal customers and external vendors to help create accurate execution plans
Assisting in quantifying and communicating results
Openly communicating and celebrating failures as a learning mechanism for the group
Preferred Qualifications
Have previous related internship experience
Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior
Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
Have experience (by studies or work experience) in Computer Coding, Construction Materials, Robotics and Automation, Industrial Manufacturing or Data Analytics
Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership
Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills
Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities
The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students may be paid higher wages based on their year in school.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Graphic Design /Multimedia Internship (in-person)
Organization Name: Goff Public
Wage/Salary: $20/hr
Location: Remote, but must be a college student/recent graduate residing in the U.S.
Application Closes on: Wed, November 4th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Opportunity Summary: Goff Public is seeking motivated students to join our immersive Gofftern Program and develop their skills as professionals in visual communications and creative design. We are currently accepting applications for a graphic design/multimedia intern for spring semester 2027. As a graphic design/multimedia intern in the Gofftern Program, you will have numerous opportunities to gain valuable, real-world experience, make professional connections, build your portfolio and launch your career. Activities and tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
Working closely with our creative team on day-to-day work for Goff Public’s diverse array of clients, including graphic design, videography/photography, multimedia production, research and branding
A behind-the-scenes look at a variety of clients and industries
Possible participation in client events, meetings and brainstorms
Introductory meetings with Goff Public’s team of experts on a variety of topics, from lobbying and advocacy to crisis communications and community engagement to media relations
Optional participation in activities planned by the Goff Public Fun Committee, such as offsite gatherings, sporting events, all-office contests and more
Students who are interested in a career in visual communications and creative services and/or are focusing in areas such as graphic design and video production are encouraged to apply. Goff Public seeks a candidate interested in learning both graphic design and video production. Even if your primary interest is in one area, we're open to candidates willing to learn and grow in the other and encourage you to apply.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Development and Fundraising Internship
Organization Name: The Advocates for Human Rights
Wage/Salary: N/A
Location: Hybrid or onsite, based in Minneapolis, MN
Opportunity Summary: This internship is designed to introduce university students who are interested in a career in nonprofit organizations to the field. Interns will gain insight into how nonprofits secure program funding, help with fundraising events, learn about donor relations, and develop a deeper understanding of the critical role of development in nonprofit organizations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Working as part of the Development team, our interns:
Help with designing, printing, and sending mailings and solicitations;
Assist with planning, promoting, and executing fundraising events, including the Human Rights Awards Dinner and seasonal House Parties;
Learn basics of our constituent relationship management (CRM) software and get hands-on experience managing donor records;
Work collaboratively with staff and fellow interns on multiple projects throughout the course of the internship;
Learn about best practices and current discourse in development and fundraising in weekly conversations led by the staff; and
Support general development and fundraising operations.
Experience and Qualifications.
Interest in learning about Development and building related skills
Able to work in a cooperative, busy, diverse environment
Engaged and self-motivated learner
Organized, detail-oriented, creative, and able to meet deadlines
Proficient in MS Office or Google Suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
A strong interest in human rights
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Professional Journalism Internship
Organization Name: Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Wage/Salary: $17.02/hr
Opportunity Summary: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply! A professional internship for a full-time student on the college/university level providing practical multiplatform journalism experience through paid internship work every week within a local television newsroom in the Twin Cities.
Responsibilities:
Works in various areas of the news department as assigned, learning first-hand the operation of the newsroom and gaining valuable hands-on experience under the direct supervision of news staff.
Activities include any regular functions of the newsroom, including but not limited to writing, producing, reporting, photojournalism, and operations in the day-to-day newsgathering performed by members of the news staff.
Attends daily editorial meetings, checks news sources, including wire services, email contacts, and phone calls received by the content desk.
Assigned practical work in supporting working journalists, including researching, writing, and editing material to be reviewed and potentially incorporated in the newsgathering processes of the news department.Is knowledgeable about local, national, and world events.
Is informed about issues and concerns of the station's audience.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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