As you begin to think about internships and professional opportunities, explore this section of the Career Development Center site to help you get started and to answer your questions.

HireSamford.com
Utilize several resources on this website, our online career management system. You can search for employment opportunities, access employer contact information, RSVP for workshops/events and much more! Learn more in this Simple Guide to HireSamford.com  PDF.

Events and Programs

The CDC offers a variety of career-related events and workshops. Visit the Upcoming Events section for more information. If you would like to meet with a staff member to discuss your internship search, please call the CDC at (205) 726-2980 or stop in the office to schedule an appointment.

Academic Requirements for Internships

Since every academic department has its own requirements for internships, it is important that you contact your academic department. Your department will provide you with information about prerequisites needed, G.P.A. requirements, etc.

Online Resources

To assist in your internship or job search, we have compiled a list of helpful resources for you!  Use the career counseling page for help in researching careers and setting goals and scroll down to view a list of internships by department.

Internship Job Search Checklist (PDF)

Questions Interviewers Frequently Ask for Internships and Part-Time Job (PDF)

Internship Rating Site

• Internship Rating Site by location or industry  

Internship Housing Links

• Links to possible housing for internships  
• Links to multiple city housing opportunities  
• DC housing information published by Call to Serve federal program  
• Links to short term housing in AL, GA, MS and gulf coast 

General Links

• Quintessential Careers: College Internship Resources  
• Rising Star Internships  
• InternshipPrograms.com: The Internship Search Engine (must register--no charge--to search database)
• NaceLink Connect (must register-no charge-- to search database)
• North Carolina State Gov't internship program- all majors  
• InternshipIN (by location)
• For contacts: Bham Business Alliance Merger of B'ham Regional Chamber of Commerce AND B'ham Metropolitan Development Board

Internships by Department

 Accounting (on campus interview information)

• Accounting Internship Interviews (listed on SamfordBulldogs.org)  
• Accounting Words of Wisdom from Your Peers (PDF)  
• Characteristics Accounting Firms Desire (PDF)  
• Accounting Interview Process Long Version (PDF)  
• How to Sign Up for Accounting Interviews Brief (PDF)  

Accounting

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants state links  
• American Society of Women Accountants  
• American Womens Society of Certified Public Accountants  
• U.S. Department of Energy - deadline for summer is January 31  
• OneWire (Career Management Tool for Accounting & Finance Positions)

Art

• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Los Angeles paid
• NY Metropolitan Museum of Art  
• Smithsonian Institute  
• Berkeley Repertory Theatre  
• Glimmerglass Opera (Summer)

Biology

• American Zoo and Aquarium Association  
• The Audubon Center of the North Woods-Naturalist Internship  
• Biotechnology Companies in Alabama  
• List of gov't science undergrad internships  
• List of biology and biotechnology paid coops and internships  
• NASA Undergraduate student reserach program  
• Pathways to Science thru Insitute for Broadening Participation  
• Roswell Park Cancer Institute-Buffalo, NY / research  
• Smithsonian Institute  
• Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge  
• U.S. Department of Energy - deadline for summer is January 31 
• U.S. EPA Region 4 (Atlanta regional office ) and Athens, GA  
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  
• U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Summer Program  

Business

• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Los Angeles paid  
• Glimmerglass Opera (Summer)  
• Retailology - Federated Department Stores, Inc. (Bloomingdales, Macy's, Rich's, Goldsmith's, Burdines)  

Chemistry/Biochemistry

• Biotechnology Companies in Alabama  
• List of gov't science undergrad internships  
• NASA Undergraduate student research program  
• National Nanotechnology Intrastructure Network (NNIN REU) Research experience for undergraduates  
• Pathways to Science thru Insitute for Broadening Participation  
• Roswell Park Cancer Institute-Buffalo, NY / research  
• U.S. Department of Energy - deadline for summer internships is January 31 
• U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Summer Program  

Communication Studies

• Refer to Journalism listings

Computer Science

• NASA Undergraduate student research program  

Economics

• US AID from American people-Europe & Eurasia in DC paid summer  
• Council on Foreign Relations - a think tank in DC and NYC  

English

• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Los Angeles paid  
• Opportunities in book publishing  
• Magazine Publishers of America Internships

Environmental

• Center for Environmental Citizenship  
• Conservancy of Southwest Florida  
• Environmental Protection Agency- Management Sudies Fellowship Program  
• U. S. EPA Region 4 (Atlanta regional office) and Athens, GA  
• Institute of Ecosystem Studies  
• List of gov't science undergrad internships  
• Marine Lab  
• Orion Society Grassroots Network  
• Rainforest Alliance  
• Save Americas Forests  
• United Nations Environment Programmer  
• U. S. Department of Energy - deadline for summer internships is January 31  
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service  

Exercise Science/ Health Promotion/ Sports

• Athletes In Action  
• Health Promotion Career Network  
• Online Sports Career Center  
• Sport Marketing and Management Career Center  
• Sports Organization jobs  
• Teamwork online sports jobs contains links to many sports teams sites too
• USA Track & Field  
• Women Sports Jobs & Sports Career Counseling & Sports Resume Writing Services  

Family Studies

• Refer to non-profits 

Federal Government

• Federal Internship Directory  
• List of gov't science undergrad internships  
• Public Service Fellows Program  
• Student Jobs.gov  
• US AID from American people-Europe & Eurasia in DC paid summer  
• USA Jobs.gov  
• The White House Internship Program  
• U.S. Department of State  
• KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ) Builder
• The Importance of KSA's (Knowledge,Skills, & Abilities) how to

Geography

• NASA Undergraduate student research program  
• Pathways to Science thru Insitute for Broadening Participation  

Graphic Design

• American Advertising Federation  
• Opportunities in book publishing  

History

• Council on Foreign Relations - a think tank in DC and NYC  
• Daughters of the American Revolution  
• Historic Arkansas Museum  
• National Museum of American History  
• National Museum of the American Indian  
• National Park Service  
• Smithsonian Institute  
• US AID from American people-Europe & Eurasia in DC paid summer

Hospitality

• Amelia Island Plantation  
• Hawks Cay - Mouse over "Contact Us", then down to "Careers" then click "Internship Application"  
• Marriott  
• Ginn Clubs & Resorts (The Club at Hammock Beach )(Reunion Resort & Club of Orlando) 
• Hilton Grand Vacations Club  
• Renaissance Ross Bridge  

Interior Design

• American Society of Interior Designers  
• Architecture Firms  
• International Interior Design Association  

International

• Academy for Educational Development  
• Athletes In Action  
• International Au Pair Association: list of accredited agencies worldwide  
• Carter Center  
• CDS International Inc.  
• Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative  
• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
• International Chamber of commerces-American companies in foreign countries  
• Coalition for American Leadership Abroad  
• Council on Foreign Relations  
• Cross-Cultural Solutions (student pays)  
• FLC Data Center- This is a great searchable database available through the Department of Labor and contains those organizations that recently obtained H1-B Visas from the government.  
• Fund for Peace  
• Georgia International Facilities Directory  
• Global Vision International list positions worldwide
• Human Rights Watch  
• Institute for Defense Analyses  
• International Volunteer Opportunities (foundation for Sustainable Development)  
• Japnaese Embassies and Consulates  
• Japan related resources in AL, GA, SC,NC, VA (under resources)
• North Alabama International Businesses  
• Student Programs, U.S. Department of State  
• More information, plus an instrument to help you decide which career track of the Department of State is right for you  
• Southern Center for International Studies  
• US AID from American people-Europe & Eurasia in DC paid summer  
• WetFeet.com - Country profiles and guides

Journalism and Mass Communication/ Communication Studies

• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Los Angeles paid
• American Advertising Federation  
• American Association of Advertising Agencies  
• Birmingham chapter of Public Relations Society of America  
• Harolde Burson Summer Internship  
• Creativity Atlanta  
• LaForce + Stevens, New York, NY, Public Relations  
• National Journalism Center in DC  
• US AID from American people-Europe & Eurasia in DC paid summer  
• USA Track & Field  

Broadcast / Electronic Journalism Jobs

• ABC 33/40  
• Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation  
• Arkansas Educational Telecommunications Network  
• C-SPAN  
• Court TV  
• Institute for Humane Studies film production paid internship  
• Institute for Humane Studies-Paid Broadcast Jounalism internships  
• International Radio & Television Society Foundation - New York City  
• KALB News Channel 5 of Alexandria, LA  
• Media Education Foundation - MA  
• WFLA News Channel 8  
• WKMG Local6 of Central Florida  

Print Journalism

• Opportunities in book publishing  
• Atlanta Journal Constitution  
• Commercial Appeal of Memphis  
• Heritage Foundation  
• Magazine Publishers of America Internships  
• National association of Black Journalists  
• Palm Beach Post  
• Institute for humane Studies reporting internship  
• St. Petersburg Times  
• Village Voice  
• Washington Post  

Languages & World Trade

• Washington DC Emabassy directory and links  
• Federation of Alliances Francaises USA - links to chapter contacts by location  
• The Union of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry Overseas - lists of US cities with chamber  
• United Nations Department of Public Information, Non-Government Organization - has links to organizations

Law/ Pre-Law / Paralegal

• Attorney directory from Martindale 
• US AID from American people-Europe & Eurasia in DC paid summer  
• Lawyer Directory from LexisNexis
• Personal injury lawyer directory from Martindale

Math

• NASA Undergraduate student research program  
• U.S. EPA Region 4 (Atlanta regional office) and Athens, GA  
• U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Summer Program  

Music

• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation - Los Angeles paid
• American Symphony Orchestra League - list of orchestras plus more  
• Interlochen Center for the Arts (summer)-MI  

Non-Profit Organization

• The Catholic Network of Volunteer Services - Also has links to other volunteer opportunities. Most have some type of stipend.  
• Idealist.org  
• International Service Agencies (ISA) - Fedaration of America's leading international humanitarian agencies
• National Council of Nonprofits  
• Non-profit state associaiton list and links  
• Alabama Association of Nonprofits  
• Samford University Federal Work / Study Community Service Program  
• United Way of Central Alabama  
• United Way summer program  
• insideGOOD (nonprofit rating site)
• Look up financial and director information on non-profits - must register, but is free  

Nursing

• Roswell Park Cancer Institute-Buffalo, NY / research  

Pre-Med

• Link to Pre-med list of internships  
• Center for Disease Control-Environmental Health  
• search for DO's, or osteopathic physicians by location  
• summer medical and dental education program at different universities  

Political Science

• Alabama Capitol Intern Program  
• Council on Foreign Relations - a think tank in DC and NYC  
• Charles Koch summer Fellow: Public Policy internships  
• Public Service and non-profit  
• Partnership for Public Service Fellows Program  
• Project Vote Smart - non partisan political resources - MT  
• US AID from American people-Europe & Eurasia in DC paid summer

Physics

• NASA Undergraduate student research program  
• National Nanotechnology Intrastructure Network (NNIN REU) Research experience for undergraduates  
• List of gov't science undergrad internships  
• Pathways to Science thru Insitute for Broadening Participation  
• U.S. Department of Energy - deadline for summer internships is March  

Sciences

• US AID from American people-Europe & Eurasia in DC paid summer  
• List of gov't science undergrad internships  
• NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program  
• U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Summer Program  

Students with Disabilities

• Emerging Leaders
• Entry point - American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, and some fields of Business.  
• International volunteer and work opportunities

Theatre

• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation - Los Angeles paid  
• Berkeley Repertory Theatre  
• Glimmerglass Opera (summer )  
• Interlochen Center for the Arts (summer)-MI