Student Intern Applications for Spring 2026 are now closed.
Applicants will be notified of next steps.
The Career Exploration Internship Program is a paid program hosted by the Career & Employment Hub. These internships allow students to directly apply their classroom learning and build on-the-job skills in a professional setting. University of Southern Maine student interns gain valuable workplace experience and make connections in their field.
Students have the opportunity to apply for internships at Maine community partners. Student interns complete a minimum of 120 hours of work (min. 10 and max. 20 hours/week) over the course of a semester and are paid $18.50/hour. To be eligible, students must:
- Be matriculated at USM as full-time or part-time student
- Have at least a 2.7 overall GPA and a minimum of 30 credits prior to the internship
- Commit to the >120 hours and 10-20 hours/week outlined above
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US (international students on F-1 visas may apply)
The Career Exploration Internship Program supports USM students from all backgrounds in building on their prior education, life experience, and skills through meaningful internship opportunities. All students who meet the above eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.
Detailed information for students regarding the Career Exploration Internship Program can be found here.
For questions, please contact hubinterns@maine.edu
