CIC for UNM-LA Students
Business/Student Meet & Greet Luncheon:
- Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- UNM-Los Alamos campus, Building 2, Room 230 (Lecture Hall)
Are you a student looking for a fun and rewarding local internship? UNM-LA’s Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) enhances your educational experience by matching you with an opportunity to Work, Learn, and Earn.
Program Overview
WORK
Over the course of one semester, students provide 60 hours of work on a project-based internship experience provided by a local business. Working alongside a mentor, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to complete the project. Please see below for current internship opportunities.
LEARN
In conjunction with the internship, students are required to take BSTC299, an eight-week professional development course. Throughout the program, students will learn not only from the business mentor, but also the faculty advisor and fellow classmates.
EARN
Students will earn a $900 stipend and 1 academic credit for successful completion of the program. Businesses may choose to hire interns after the completion of the program, should a suitable position be available.
Interested in participating? Follow these steps...
- Explore available internships and select 2-3 that look interesting.
- Speak with the businesses at the Meet & Greet (Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Lecture Hall Room 230). A pizza lunch will be provided to the students. It's a great opportunity to learn more about specific internships.
- Fill out an application.
- Interview with the businesses selected in your application.
- Attend an orientation to register for BSTC 299 and fill out required paperwork.
- Begin working at your assigned internship and attending BSTC 299.
Application Process
To apply for an internship, please complete the following steps:
- Submit an application and list your top 3 internship preferences.
- Check your UNM-LA email address frequently for further instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible, students must be 16 and older and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at UNM-LA.
Next Steps
- Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed and your contact information will be forwarded to your top 3 choices.
- Businesses will contact you for an interview.
- Attend each interview and then inform the Internship Coordinator of your top choice.
- Internship placements will be made by the Internship Coordinator. While we try to match students with their first choice, it is not a guarantee.
- Once you’ve accepted an internship position, you will need to attend a MANDATORY Orientation Session (Tuesday, September 16, 2:00 - 3:30 PM). This is when you will register for BSTC 299.
- Begin your work hours and start attending BSTC 299.
Available Internships
Fall 2025
Aralia's Art Oasis |
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Attack Research |
Hybrid Position. A local cybersecurity business is looking for a self-motivated student intern. They will craft a project related to the student's interests including business administration, marketing, and computer/IT. |
Boomtown |
Boomtown, a local newspaper, is looking for an inquisitive and creative student with strong writing skills and an interest in reporting issues related to our local community. Possible projects include investigating and writing stories, marketing and promotion, photo and video journalism, IT, etc. |
Española Valley Fiber Arts Center |
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Flowers by Gillian |
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Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce |
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Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities |
Hybrid Position. DPU is looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and self-driving student who is comfortable with computers and Excel. |
Los Alamos MainStreet |
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Los Alamos Schools Credit Union |
In-person position. This internship is perfect for an energetic student who enjoys working with people and wants to learn more about the banking industry. Projects are available related to finance, accounting, lending, collections cross-selling, member services, and strategic planning. |
J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee |
Science Education Intern — Hybrid Position. Help JROMC organize, prepare lecture materials, and conduct classroom sessions for local 7th grade students. This is a perfect position for students interested in science and potential careers in teaching. |
National Park Service - Valles Caldera |
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Pajarito Environmental Education Center |
Hybrid position. Our local nature center is looking for a student interested in marketing, communications, and content design. The selected student will be assisting PEEC's marketing director with their new "Why Membership Matters" campaign. |
Village Arts |
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Contact Info
For any additional information or questions, please email Internship Coordinator Brittany Carpenter at cic@unm.edu or make an appointment by calling the Student Services Office at 505-662-5919.