A Hamline intern will contribute to your organization by bringing new and creative ideas and a strong work ethic, while filling your short-term needs. Many organizations use internships as pre-recruiting tools, providing a chance to see a potential employee in action, while offering the student a closer look at your organization. Internships at Hamline are three-way collaborations between the intern, site supervisor, and faculty supervisor. During fall or spring semesters, students work an average of 8-12 hours a week. Students typically earn 4 academic credits for successfully completing an internship.
Students have the option of continuing to work beyond the formal internship period, as needed.
Approximately two-thirds of our internships are paid. This tends to encourage a more productive pool of applicants. However, the quality of the experience is extremely important - paid or not paid. Pay is negotiated between employer and intern. Stipends are an option as well, although we suggest you check with your human resources department to explore any legal issues regarding alternative payment.