The Graduate School

Micro-Internships

Looking to gain hands-on experience, build new skills, expand your professional network, and strengthen your resume — all in a short-term, flexible format? The Graduate School’s Micro-Internship Program connects graduate students with paid, project-based opportunities across campus.

Current Micro-Internship Opportunities

Applications for the Spring 2026 cycle are now closed. Please check back for future opportunities.

Data, Analytics & Assessment

  • Benchworks Implementation Support- Data and Assessment Micro Internship — no longer accepting applications
  • CCOM Career Services Outcomes Specialist — no longer accepting applications
  • Data Analysis for Onboarding, Workshop Effectiveness, and Needs Assessment — no longer accepting applications
  • Data-Informed Communications and Outreach Enhancement Initiative — no longer accepting applications
  • SBUS Graduate Programs Student Success Analytics: Identifying Bottlenecks and Developing Predictive Dashboards — no longer accepting applications

Communications, Marketing & Events

  • Athletic Communications Micro-Internship — no longer accepting applications
  • Game Operations Coordinator — no longer accepting applications
  • Pre-Law Program Website and Advising Materials Update — no longer accepting applications
  • Social Media Content Development for the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies — no longer accepting applications
  • Strengthen Research Outreach and Increase Science Communication Capacity — no longer accepting applications
  • The Ancient World, Social Media, and Montclair State — no longer accepting applications

Video, Media Production & Broadcasting

  • CHAMPIONS Broadcasting Initiative — no longer accepting applications
  • Maternal and Child Health Speaker Series Video Editing — no longer accepting applications
  • SBUS Student & Alumni Spotlight Series: Video Production Coordination — no longer accepting applications

Program Development, Education & Community Engagement

  • Ben Samuels Children’s Center Heart to Head Internship — no longer accepting applications
  • Building Community-Oriented Autism Inclusion & STEM Engagement Programs for Local High School Students — no longer accepting applications
  • Early Childhood Careers Pathway Pilot Program — no longer accepting applications
  • KIPP Peer Success Coach Initiative: Program Implementation and Evaluation — no longer accepting applications
  • Launch of the Institute for Neurodivergent Talent and Leadership — no longer accepting applications

Training, Documentation & Process Improvement

  • Creating Asynchronous Training Videos for the Travel Card and Expense Process — no longer accepting applications
  • Development of Equipment Use Guidelines & Instructional Protocols — no longer accepting applications
  • Development of Training & Materials for Workday Student Implementation — no longer accepting applications
  • HR Knowledge Based Articles and Introductory Analysis — no longer accepting applications
  • Strategic Benefits Development and Knowledge Resources Initiative — no longer accepting applications

Technology, Product & Systems Support

  • NOURISH Wellness Challenge App Development & User Experience Enhancement — no longer accepting applications
  • Supporting Coursera Integration, Communication Strategy, and Technical Support at the Feliciano School of Business — no longer accepting applications

Student Success, Retention & Alumni Engagement

  • Graduation and Retention Intern — no longer accepting applications
  • Life After CGES: Developing an Alumni Engagement Strategy — no longer accepting applications

What Are Micro-Internships?

Micro-Internships are short-term, structured projects that allow you to apply what you’re learning in your graduate program to real work happening in University offices and units. Each opportunity is designed to support your academic and professional goals while fitting into your graduate schedule.

Why Apply?

  • Short-term commitment with meaningful, real-world impact
  • Skill-building experience you can add to your resume or CV
  • Opportunities to collaborate with campus partners and grow your network
  • A chance to explore career interests through a fixed-term, applied project

Requirements

To be eligible for The Graduate School’s Micro-Internship Program, you must meet all of the following requirements:

  • You must be a current graduate student at Montclair State University
  • You cannot currently be a Graduate Assistant
  • You cannot be working more than 20 hours per week total when combining a micro-internship with any other student employment
  • You must use your Montclair email address to apply through the linked forms
  • Program preferences listed on each micro-internship posting are not required to apply, however, meeting those preferences may strengthen your application and increase your eligibility for that role

Questions?

If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, contact gradstudentservices@montclair.edu.