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
To access the application pages, make sure you’re logged in with your Montclair email address. 26 out of 29 projects are now live! More opportunities will be listed here soon. Please continue to check back over the coming weeks.
Applications are due by Friday, February 6. We recommend applying early and to multiple placements that align with your interests.
Data, Analytics & Assessment
- Benchworks Implementation Support- Data and Assessment Micro Internship
- CCOM Career Services Outcomes Specialist
- Data Analysis for Onboarding, Workshop Effectiveness, and Needs Assessment
- Data-Informed Communications and Outreach Enhancement Initiative
- SBUS Graduate Programs Student Success Analytics: Identifying Bottlenecks and Developing Predictive Dashboards
Communications, Marketing & Events
- Athletic Communications Micro-Internship
- Game Operations Coordinator
- Pre-Law Program Website and Advising Materials Update
- Social Media Content Development for the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies
- Strengthen Research Outreach and Increase Science Communication Capacity
- The Ancient World, Social Media, and Montclair State
Video, Media Production & Broadcasting
- CHAMPIONS Broadcasting Initiative
- Maternal and Child Health Speaker Series Video Editing
- SBUS Student & Alumni Spotlight Series: Video Production Coordination
Program Development, Education & Community Engagement
- Ben Samuels Children’s Center Heart to Head Internship
- Building Community-Oriented Autism Inclusion & STEM Engagement Programs for Local High School Students
- Early Childhood Careers Pathway Pilot Program
- KIPP Peer Success Coach Initiative: Program Implementation and Evaluation
- Launch of the Institute for Neurodivergent Talent and Leadership
Training, Documentation & Process Improvement
- Creating Asynchronous Training Videos for the Travel Card and Expense Process
- Development of Equipment Use Guidelines & Instructional Protocols
- Development of Training & Materials for Workday Student Implementation
Technology, Product & Systems Support
- NOURISH Wellness Challenge App Development & User Experience Enhancement
- Supporting Coursera Integration, Communication Strategy, and Technical Support at the Feliciano School of Business
Student Success, Retention & Alumni Engagement
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.