Center for Global Studies Internships

Duties and Responsibilities

All students will receive valuable work experience in a global studies environment. Duties will be adjusted based on the academic and professional interests of the intern. However, all interns are expected to support CGS activities and global studies research.

Required Skills

Attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines; strong organizational skills; basic information technology skills; high level of interest in global issues and research; and strong written and oral communication skills. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Appointment Dates

This internship is open to all Penn State students interested in the field of global studies. Hours are negotiable but should range between 10-20 hours per week. Academic credit may be earned by speaking with your academic advisor. Virtual internship opportunities are available.

Application Procedure

Interested students should send a resume and cover letter (which should indicate, among other things, which semester you are applying for, how many hours per week you are interested in, and whether you are interested in receiving credit) to cgsinfo@psu.edu.

Deadline: Please apply by April 15, 2024 for Summer internships; August 1, 2024 for Fall internships.