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 are closing soon. We recommend applying early and to multiple placements that align with your interests.
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Data, Analytics & Assessment
Benchworks Implementation Support- Data and Assessment Micro Internship— no longer accepting applicationsCCOM Career Services Outcomes Specialist— no longer accepting applicationsData Analysis for Onboarding, Workshop Effectiveness, and Needs Assessment— no longer accepting applicationsData-Informed Communications and Outreach Enhancement Initiative— no longer accepting applicationsSBUS 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 applicationsGame Operations Coordinator— no longer accepting applicationsPre-Law Program Website and Advising Materials Update— no longer accepting applicationsSocial Media Content Development for the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies— no longer accepting applicationsStrengthen Research Outreach and Increase Science Communication Capacity— no longer accepting applicationsThe Ancient World, Social Media, and Montclair State— no longer accepting applications
Video, Media Production & Broadcasting
- CHAMPIONS Broadcasting Initiative
- Maternal and Child Health Speaker Series Video Editing
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 applicationsBuilding Community-Oriented Autism Inclusion & STEM Engagement Programs for Local High School Students— no longer accepting applicationsEarly Childhood Careers Pathway Pilot Program— no longer accepting applicationsKIPP Peer Success Coach Initiative: Program Implementation and Evaluation— no longer accepting applicationsLaunch 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 applicationsDevelopment of Equipment Use Guidelines & Instructional Protocols— no longer accepting applicationsDevelopment of Training & Materials for Workday Student Implementation— no longer accepting applications- HR Knowledge Based Articles and Introductory AnalysisNEW
- Strategic Benefits Development and Knowledge Resources InitiativeNEW
Technology, Product & Systems Support
NOURISH Wellness Challenge App Development & User Experience Enhancement— no longer accepting applicationsSupporting 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 applicationsLife 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.