Do You Represent an Organization Interested in the Boise State University Internship Program?

Internships provide students hands-on work experience in a particular organization and field.  Students can be assigned a variety of tasks and/or projects related to their educational programs.  Generally students work from 15-20 hours per week during a semester.  Some interns may work full-time in the summer as well as semester breaks.

Boise State University considers all employment opportunities that do not require a degree as a potential internship.  We ask that you post your opportunity on BroncoJobs with a detailed job description. Students can then search for opportunities in their field of study. Department Internship Coordinators determine whether an opportunity would be qualified as an internship.

• Post your potential Internship Opportunities

• Advantages of Using the Boise State Career Center

• What is an Internship?

• Which Boise State Academic Majors Offer Internships?

• Responsibilities of the Organization Providing the Internship Opportunity

• Responsibilities of Boise State University Department Coordinators

• How Do I Get Started?

Additional internship links: 

• Department Coordinators

• Sample Announcement

• Career/Job Fair

Advantages of using the Boise State Career Center

Free Service- There are no charges to you, students, or alumni.

Large pool of applicants- The University exceeds 18,000 students in total enrollment with over 2,500 graduates per year. Several hundred alumni also register for assistance. 

Access to Students-  BroncoJobs provides web listings to all students seeking employment or internships and all graduating students and alumni seeking career employment.

Flexible Work Schedules- Students’ schedules are flexible to meet your various staffing needs.

Diverse and Varied Skills- Students study in over 180 majors and programs. Because of the large number of non-traditional students, many have previous employment experience and additional skills to offer your organization.

Visibility- Using the services of the Career Center promotes recognition of your organization on campus.

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What is an Internship?

Boise State places over 1,300 interns annually with organizations throughout the Treasure Valley. These organizations include large international companies, small start-up businesses, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. Boise State is in a perfect location for many exciting opportunities! 

An Internship Experience Offers Students:

• Practical, hands-on work experience

• The opportunity to see first-hand whether a particular field is a good match

• The chance to practice what you have learned in the classroom

• First-hand knowledge of an organization

• The ability to earn academic credit

• The potential to earn money while also taking classes

• The opportunity to network and make valuable connections for future jobs

• Experience in resume writing and interviewing

Some internship positions provide pay for students; others do not.  The most important part of an internship is in the experience gained and the contacts made. Interns have opportunities to make contributions to organizations and illustrate how valuable they could be as full-time employees after graduation. Conversely, the organization has an opportunity to assess the student's potential as a full-time employee.  Often, the intern and the organization agree to continue the employment relationship after the internship is complete. If this opportunity is not available, organizations will often recommend interns for other opportunities in their field.

Internships require approximately 50 hours of work for each hour of academic credit awarded. Generally, students work from 15 to 20 hours per week during a semester.  However, time frames are flexible. Internships do not always coincide with the semester calendar. Interns sometimes work full-time during vacations and during the summer.  The internship program is quite flexible and specific requirements depend on the academic major of the student and the type of job the student intern is performing.

Boise State University allows students to earn up to 12 academic credits for internship experiences which will count toward graduation requirements for a degree.  Some programs require internships.  Many allow an internship as an elective in a major. Students are encouraged to do one or more internships as part of their academic program.

Internships may be graded on a pass/fail basis or for a letter grade.

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Which Boise State Academic Majors Offer Internships?

Almost all academic majors offer internships and almost all major departments have appointed a member of the department to serve as their Internship Coordinator.  Click here for a list of Department Coordinators.

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Responsibilities of the Organization Providing the 
Internship Opportunity

1. When a Boise State Intern is working for academic credit, being supervised by, and being paid wages by the organization, the organization will be responsible for that intern’s liability and worker's compensation insurance.
2. Accept a qualified intern without discrimination based on race, color, sex, creed, national origin, religion, age, or disability.
3. In conjunction with the Boise State department internship coordinator, plan and implement the learning experiences for the intern.
4. Designate a suitable qualified supervisor for each intern who will also serve as a liaison with the Boise State department internship coordinator evaluating this internship.
5. Accept primary responsibility for the intern at the worksite.
6. Provide or assist intern in developing a job description (internship objectives) and orient the intern to the organization.
7. Take all reasonable and necessary precautions to provide safety for the intern including notification concerning any dangerous conditions or hazards to which the intern may become exposed.
8. Assist Boise State department internship coordinator in the evaluation of the intern's work and provide, with timely notification, any significant problems concerning the intern or internship.

9.  Maintain the confidentiality of the intern's academic and personal records. These records should not be transmitted to other parties not included in this Agreement without the express written permission of the intern.

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Responsibilities of Boise State University Department Coordinators

1. When a Boise State Intern is working for academic credit without any wage payments under the mutual (or joint) supervision of Boise State and the organization, Boise State will be responsible for the intern’s liability insurance coverage.
2. Approve, in consultation with the organization, the Boise State student who will be placed in the internship position and the effective dates of work.
3. Inform the intern that he/she is subject to the general rules, policies, and procedures of the organization.
4. Assume general responsibility for the pre-internship orientation, academic instruction, advisement, and evaluation of the intern.
5. Provide assistance to the organization in determining job assignments and work objectives.
6. Communicate and consult with the organization to facilitate the successful operation of the internship activity.
7. Respond in a timely manner to any complaints concerning the intern or internship.

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How Do I Get Started?

If you are a representative of an organization who would like to hire Boise State student interns, the process is relatively simple and flexible.  Contact the Boise State University Internship Coordinator.  The coordinator will give you details on how to establish an internship program or expand the one you already have.  As the hiring organization you can design the internship project description to fit your organization's needs.  Positions can be on a semester basis or for longer periods of time.

To start the intern search process, submit an internship announcement by clicking here to log in to BroncoJobs.   Click here to see a Sample Announcement.  You can also contact the academic department directly for specific questions pertaining to majors - Department Coordinators.

For general questions pertaining to the Internship Program contact:

Anne Evans, Internship Coordinator
Boise State University Career Center
Boise ID  83725-1310
Telephone: 208-426-3408
Fax: 208-426-3437
Email: anneevans@boisestate.edu

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