Every day, our intern Stephanie gets a sneak peek at all of the new internships being posted daily on Internships.com. Each week she’ll choose a theme and highlight a few of the new internships she thinks are cool/useful/interesting.

By Stephanie Varsha

We depend on nature for many things: food, fresh air, clean water, etc. The conservation of nature is a political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources and their habitat. By interning for a conservation company, you can help in the movement to provide a healthy, clean, and productive planet for us all. Good luck with your search!

Sales & Marketing Intern
International League of  Conservation Photographers in Washington, DC
ILCP is a  non-profit company that  is currently trying to further the conservation of our environment and culture through photography. They are looking for a dedicated  intern to help develop a marketing strategy to promote the company’s services. Apply now!

Green Fund Development Intern/Volunteer
Urban Solutions San Francisco, CA
This non-profit organization is looking for an intern who is willing to GO GREEN and to help raise funding to support low income and minority business owners with the implementation of cost-saving solutions for energy efficiency. Apply now!

Vineyard Habitat Network Intern
The Nature Conservancy in Boston, MA
The Nature Conservancy is seeking an intern to help with private land ecological assessments, photo-documentation, site map preparation, data entry, landscaping and nursery work. This intern will also partake in a significant project and write a report on it in order to advance his/her career objectives. Apply now!

Videography Apprenticeship
The Wilds Cumberland, OH
This hands-on apprenticeship provides an opportunity to work outdoors and partake in tasks such as: capturing and editing videos of  habitat management, wildlife surveys, veterinary procedures, zoo animal management procedures, and guest opportunities such as riding zip lines, horseback riding, and fishing. Apply now!

Cartography Intern
Amazon Conservation Team in Arlington, VA
The Amazon Conservation Team (ACT) is a nonprofit organization that works together with indigenous people of tropical America to conserve their culture and land as well as the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest. They are seeking an intern to help with mapping projects.  Apply now!

Search through more conservation internships here. What type of internships do you want us to highlight next week? Let us know in the comments below.

Every Friday, we’ll feature a new student who Just Got Hired by using Internships.com. They’ll share some fun facts about themselves and be featured on the Internships.com student homepage. Congratulations!

Intern Allison Poplett

Hired at Hope for the Day

Allison is senior at Bradley University studying drawing and minoring in art history.

What excites you most about your internship with Hope for the Day?
I am excited for this internship because it will give me an opportunity to directly help those with mental illnesses and help improve my interpersonal and creative skills.

How did Internships.com help you land you land an internship?
Internships.com helped by showing me internships that I couldn’t find anywhere else and making the application process easy.

Thank you Allison for sharing your success story!

Want to be the next intern to be featured? Start searching, and click the red “Just Got Hired” button when you log in to your Internships.com account!

Every week, we’ll feature new students who Just Got Hired by using Internships.com. They’ll share some fun facts about themselves and be featured on the Internships.com student homepage. Congratulations!

Kali landed her internship on Internships.com

Hired at The Daily Quirk

Kali is majoring in English with a concentration in Creative Writing at Western Kentucky University.

What attracted you to this particular internship?
I’m a senior planning on heading to grad school in the fall where I hope to study screenwriting. I like watching TV/movies, reading, and writing.

For my internship, I get to combine my love of writing with my love of entertainment by writing articles on a variety of topics including television, movies, and literature.

What are you most looking forward to at your new internship?
Since this is my first internship, I hope the experience I’ll gain from working at The Daily Quirk will help in future employment endeavors and will also allow me to get me name/work seen by a variety of people.

How did Internships.com help you land your internship at The Daily Quirk?
I not only found the internship on your site, I also used the cover letter and resume features to apply. I really liked the way those features gave examples of what to write for different sections of the cover letter/resume.

Thank you Kali for sharing your success story!

Want to be the next intern to be featured? Start searching, and click the red “Just Got Hired” button when you log in to your Internships.com account!

Every Friday, we’ll feature a new student who Just Got Hired by using Internships.com. They’ll share some fun facts about themselves and be featured on the Internships.com student homepage. Congratulations!

Ryan successfully used Internships.com

Hired at Easter Seals New Jersey

Ryan attends Middlesex County College in Edison, NJ and plans on transferring to Rutgers University upon completion of his A.A.

Outside of school, how much professional experience have you had?
As of now I am a Financial Services Associate for New York Community Bank and I am an intern for Easter Seals New Jersey.

What are you most looking forward to at your new internship?
I am so excited to be apart of an organization with such a clear goal and mission in mind. “Take every opportunity you can get because you never know.” Can’t wait to get started on these marketing projects!

How did Internships.com help you land your internship?
Internships.com I would have to say was the bridge between me and the internship I currently intern for. Without the bridge I wouldn’t have been able to find a place to excel and exceed my career in. So in this I would like to formally thank internships.com for this opportunity. Thanks!!

Thank you Ryan for sharing your story!

Want to be the next intern to be featured? Start searching, and click the red “Just Got Hired” button when you log in to your Internships.com account!

Every Friday, we’ll feature a new student who Just Got Hired by using Internships.com. They’ll share some fun facts about themselves and be featured on the Internships.com student homepage. Congratulations!

Ambar Varela used Internships.com to land her latest gig!

Hired at Bare Mixers and BYOU Magazine

Ambar is a freshman Business Administration major at Saint Mary’s College.

Why did you decide to intern as a freshman?
I love to challenge myself and see what new limits I can reach.

What are you most looking forward to at your new internship?
I absolutely love learning new aspects of business and internships are a great way to experience real business work. I hope that I will be able to expand my knowledge through my new internships.

How did Internships.com help you land your internships?
I loved how internships.com helped me create a strong resumé as well as bring all of my interests to me. By filtering out all of the internship opportunities that I was now interested in, applying became an easy and exciting task.

Thanks Ambar for sharing your story! Want to be the next intern to be featured? Start searching, and click the red “Just Got Hired” button when you log in to your Internships.com account!

Heidi Androl is an authority on navigating the world as a powerful woman who knows what she wants and is willing to take risks to make her dreams come true. This accomplished, enthusiastic young woman grew up a farm girl, a ball player and a model and transitioned to a career as a power player in both domestic and international business, a sports broadcaster for several networks and teams, a producer and a writer.

You may know her as a finalist from Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, or from hosting and sports casting the for the NHL Network, Fox Sports covering the Kings and UFC or ESPN and Showtime Sports where she covered MMA and Boxing. But soon you’ll know her as your curator of the most delectable and unique experiences, your purveyor of a vacation richer than you thought possible. Soon TRUFFLE will be your empowering, savvy, and fun guide whispering all the best secrets a city has to offer.

1. How did you get started in the industry? How can someone who is interested in your work get started?

I was newly single with a bucket list a mile long. I made a pact to stop procrastinating and do the things that I had dreamt of doing. I was going to check off that list. AND I DID!

Heidi Androl, Truffle Travel CEO

It was the travels on that list (and a vintage necklace from Paris) that inspired TRUFFLE Travel. I needed a travel resource for discerning women craving culture and insider knowledge! I did not want the Big Red Bus and the run-of-the-mill book that every tourist had. What I was looking for did not exist … 3 years later, with the help of my Aussie partner-in-crime, TRUFFLE Travel was born.

Dream big, believe in your dreams and do the WORK to make it happen. I always say everyone has opportunities every single day. It is only when that opportunity comes along and you are ready for it that dreams come true. Put positive vibes into the universe, start with a solid plan, get feedback from your network and BE READY!

2. What’s the future of your industry or job?

The future of the travel industry is constantly evolving and with new technology emerging every single day, the future is exciting!

“At TRUFFLE Travel, we strive to give travelers insider knowledge and the feeling of being a local even if only for a few days or a few hours. We personally try and test every single product.”

The internet has changed all industries, specifically travel. With so much information research can be overwhelming. So many travel sites offer great content, but conflicting, untrusted, user-generated reviews. We wanted to take the work out of sifting through all the confusing commentary and trying to figure out if you even relate to the person reviewing. We have curated an amazing collection of travel must sees and dos and our algorithm tailors them exactly to each unique traveler.

One thing is for sure. Travelers want instant gratification and easy access to the local culture. At TRUFFLE Travel, we strive to give travelers insider knowledge and the feeling of being a local even if only for a few days or a few hours. We personally try and test every single product. Our staff is discerning and inquisitive.

3. What do you look for when you hire an intern or entry-level candidate?

The first thing we look for is someone who loves travel and has a passion for discovery. Without that, they will not understand the philosophy behind TRUFFLE. Candidates have to have a positive attitude and love life! Detail is very important in the content business, so being detail-oriented is essential. Out-of-the-box thinkers who have an entrepreneurial spirit. Equally as important is finding a self-starter who has the drive to make their mark in the world and who thrives on the grind of building a startup.

4. What is one thing an intern can do to make a favorable impression?

Take the initiative, bring innovative ideas to the table and honestly, the one thing that will never go unnoticed is hard work.

5. Can you share a positive intern story and an intern horror story? No names needed…

We are currently in the process of hiring our first interns at TRUFFLE Travel, but in previous jobs I have been very very fortunate to have self-starters. These individuals took the lead on projects without being asked and emerged into the work world with an amazing portfolio and great experience. We even had one intern that grew into management.

My advice is to intern in many areas around what you think you want to do. You never know how valuable the variety of tools and skills you will acquire will be or where the journey will lead you. I am living proof of that!

TRUFFLE Travel launches this spring. Join them as they begin their journey – they’re hiring interns, apply now!

Summer Intern Housing at Northeastern University

Many students take advantage of the summer break by heading to a big city and interning. Boston is one of those big cities and a top destination for summer interns. One of the biggest obstacles is finding a place to live for just a few months. Fortunately, Northeastern University offers short-term summer intern housing designed specifically for Boston interns.

Northeastern University’s housing is perfect for summer interns and includes:

• Fully furnished apartments
• Internet and cable TV
• Laundry & vending in building
• 24 hour front desk security
• Multiple meal plan options

Additional benefits include a community of peers, social programming, optional gym memberships and on campus parking, and local access to the T-line & Commuter rail.

Now that housing is taken care of, take advantage of summer internships available in Boston. Don’t limit yourself to local internships!

Learn more about Northeastern University intern housing and reserve your room now.

Monday – the most productive day of the week! Here are some links to go along with your second cup of coffee:

• Starting a new job this summer? How to Dress For Success In The Warm Summer Months.
• Be competitive! Why Getting Comfortable With Discomfort is Crucial For Success.
• How To Tweet Yourself To An Internship: From students who did!

Every Friday, we’ll feature a new student who Just Got Hired by using Internships.com. They’ll share some fun facts about themselves and be featured on the Internships.com student homepage. Congratulations!

Sarah Deringer, A Book Lover’s Library, Virtual

Sarah Deringer Is in graduate school at the University of Kentucky, studying Library Science.

Tell us a little about your role as an intern?
I am a young information technology specialist studying for my MSLS with School Media Certification. I am so excited for this virtual internship with A Book Lover’s Library because it gives me a chance to practice my technology skills while working with authors, readers, and book reviewers.

What do you expect to get out of your new internship?
I believe this internship will give me a knowledge of a wide variety of books and authors, so that I will be able to make wise decisions in selection and acquisitions as a librarian in the future!

How did Internships.com help you find your internship A Book Lover’s Library?
Internships.com helped me find a wide variety of internships for graduate students, where before finding Internships.com, I didn’t know of many graduate internships. Also because I live in a rural setting, there are not many internships or jobs available. Internships.com provided a way to find virtual internships, so I can get experience without leaving my house! It’s great! Thanks Internships.com!

Thanks Sarah for sharing your story! Want to be the next intern to be featured? Start searching, and click the red “Just Got Hired” button within your Internships.com account!

The World Trade Council is an international research and consulting firm with a strong educational and financial services component. You can find more information on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr.

1. How did you get started in the industry? How can someone who is interested in your work get started?

Marc V. Romano, President of the World Trade Council

Marc’s entrepreneurial experiences span five continents over three decades. Some of his earliest entrepreneurial experiences took place during his tenure at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he majored in Hospitality and Business Finance. From 2007 to 2009, Marc Romano, president of the World Trade Council, was employed at the World Trade Center Chicago. As head of business development, he completed three trade missions. They included the Philippines, Africa, and Amsterdam. Although he enjoyed his time working there, one of the main reasons he decided to leave the company was that he felt that they were limited in their vision on how they could benefit the business and educational community. In disagreement with the limited vision of the World Trade Center, which led to their ultimate demise, Mr. Romano left to begin the World Trade Council.

Marc Romano believes that the best way for someone who is interested in working at the World Trade Council (or seeking similar employment) is to gain as much experience as possible. An internship provides students with a structured exposure to a variety of experiences within the business world. In addition to confirming a realistic career goal, an internship provides an opportunity to match your abilities, aptitudes and interests with job availability in the current business world. American students, serving internships in foreign countries, can achieve goals similar to those sought by the World Trade Council, provided those internships include a serious exposure to the business world.

2. What’s the future of your industry or job?

The World Trade Council is unique in that it constantly evolves in response to the ever changing business and political climate. Therefore, as an organization rooted in an entrepreneurial culture, the WTC, by definition, has an unlimited future with unlimited opportunities.

In the past few years, the World Trade Council has grown to offer a variety of services for both domestic and international businesses seeking to expand their business plan. Primary among those services are research and marketing. The World Trade Council operates a large number of different projects. Past projects include collaborations with Lemko Corporation, Nove International LLC, Crate & Barrel, Grupo Axo, Sigarenmagazijin Bom, Tabacalera Cigars, Tanduay Distillers Inc, and casinos in the Dominican Republic. Current projects include providing and marketing of student housing for foreign students, manufacturing and marketing of electronic cigarettes from China, managing the internship program in conjunction with the major Chicago area colleges and universities, collaborating with Intrax Chicago English School in the design and implementation of entrepreneurial experiences coupled with the development of communication skills, conducting retirement seminars, managing real estate properties in Illinois and Indiana, and researching current articles for the World Trade Council blog. As for future projects, the World Trade Council plans to launch a satirical web series that sums up the year’s biggest political issues as well as continue all current projects.

3. What do you look for when you hire an intern or entry-level candidate?

The World Trade Council brings on new interns every Fall, Spring, and Summer. Potential employees and interns of the WTC, regardless of their major or interests, must possess an aptitude to identify business opportunities.

While all candidates for internship are given consideration, students pursuing degrees in Marketing, Communications, Law, Information Technology, Information Management, Business Administration, Web Development, and Political Science, are encouraged to apply to the World Trade Council’s Internship Program.

Requirements for all interns include:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. For foreign students, this translates to a strong commitment to hone their business communication skills to a competitive level.
• Talented multi-tasker who can work independently
• Detail oriented and extremely organized
• Passion for researching problems and offering possible solutions
• Exceptional follow-up skills
• Strong computer application and internet skills

4. What is one thing an intern can do to make a favorable impression?

In addition to the requirements mentioned above, and the standard qualifications sought by all employers, an intern can make a favorable at the WTC by demonstrating a willingness to take on tasks outside and beyond their in initial level of expertise. An important goal of the WTC is to engage students, as a group or individually, in new experiences that test and enhance their skills.

5. Can you share a positive intern story and an intern horror story? No names needed…

A number of interns at the World Trade Council were hired by other companies or government agencies (both domestic and international) during or after completing their internship program. There are instances of some WTC interns had achieved gainful employment long before their graduation from college. We expect that their WTC internship, while still in process, had contributed to their achieving an early employment offer. Further, students failing to achieve employment, because of their lack of communications skills, did achieve gainful employment as a result of the business communication skills they honed during their WTC internship. While there are no horror stories, the diversity (language and otherwise) of the staff and the interns they serve does have communication barriers, which led to miscommunications that could be described as embarrassing, if not laughable. Overall, the intern experience at the WTC under the guidance of Marc Romano has had significant positive results.

Interested in interning for the World Trade Council? They are currently looking for interns! Apply now.