The pandemic is not over yet, and many internships are being offered remotely as a result. That doesn’t make the job search any less difficult, though. Many students find themselves in need of a paying gig but without time to root through job search sites or in-person bulletins.
If you’re looking for a way to earn experience, school credit, or money, check out these opportunities for paid internships in downtown Phoenix (or remote) this summer.
Social Media Intern – Moon Valley Nurseries
$15-16/hr
“Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Social Media Manager as well as other Managers at our Arizona nurseries on creating content, marketing materials and play an integral role in the expansion of our social media presence.”
Apply if you’re majoring in: Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Photography, Film, Digital Cinematography, Journalism
Apply: Now accepting applications!
Phoenix RISE – City of Phoenix
$12.15/hr
“Paid employment opportunities are now open for youth and young adults located within the city through the Phoenix Youth RISE Summer Youth Employment program… The program connects employers with youth and young adults who have undergone skills training and work-readiness preparing them to work up to 20 hours per week.”
Apply if you’re majoring in: Anything
Length: 4 weeks; June 14 – July 30 (2 half-day pre-internship readiness training beginning of June)
Apply: Now accepting applications until May 15 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, email PWCYouthPrograms@Phoenix.gov or visit ARIZONAatWORK.com/Phoenix.
Planning Intern – Valley Metro
$14/hr
“The Valley Metro Planning Internship is designed to provide an introduction to various aspects of transportation planning, design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and capital development at a public transportation agency.”
Apply if you’re majoring in: Urban Planning, Geography, GIS, Environmental Planning, Public Administration, Sustainability
Length: July 1 – up to 12 months (may be summer only)
Apply: Apr 23 at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time
Human Resources Intern – Shamrock Farms
Paid (Amount undisclosed)
“Provide support for the Human Resources Team in an accurate and timely manner with projects involving Training & Development Review, Covid-19 Protocol Enhancement, Workers Compensation Process Involvement, Enhancing file-sharing capabilities & process for archiving and more.”
Apply if you’re majoring in: Human Resources Management or Organizational Leadership
Length: 13 weeks
Apply: Now accepting applications!
Virtual Public Relations Intern (Remote) – CNN
Paid (Amount undisclosed)
“The PR team works to generate press for CNN Worldwide. Our interns need to have a healthy interest in the news, an adaptability to adjust to its fast-paced cycle, and familiarity with CNN’s networks and platforms”
Apply if you’re majoring in: PR, Marketing, Journalism, Communications
Length: Jun. 7 – Aug. 13
Apply: Now accepting applications!
Partnerships Intern, Marketing and Communications (Remote) – UNICEF
Paid (Amount undisclosed)
“UNICEF USA seeks a Partnerships intern on the Integrated Brand Marketing Team. The intern’s primary role will be to support the Assistant Director and Senior Director across several Corporate and Institutional partners in developing and executing strategic communications plans.”
Apply if you’re majoring in: Marketing, Communications
Length: May 18 – Aug. 6
Apply: Now accepting applications!
House of Highlights Strategy Intern (Remote) – Bleacher Report
Paid (Amount undisclosed)
“The intern will have a variety of responsibilities spanning Revenue, Strategy, Business Operations, Production, Social Community Management and Development, Grassroots Marketing and Communications. This is an unrivaled opportunity for general business exposure at one of the fastest-growing and most popular social media brands in the world. We want someone who is hungry to create/test/fail/learn, and ready to contribute on day 1 within a small and tight-knit team, and own projects with tangible results.”
Apply if you’re majoring in: Sports Journalism, Digital Media, Business Management
Length: “Our 10-week summer internship program will kick off June 7th and commence on or before August 13th.”
Apply: Now accepting applications!
Contact the reporter at aaankrah@asu.edu.
