CIC for UNM-LA Students

Fall 2024 Information Sessions:

Tuesday, August 27, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Building 2, Room 203
Wednesday, August 28, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, Building 2, Room 203

Business/Student Meet & Greet Luncheon:

Thursday, September 5, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 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 To Participate Information Sessions Application Process

Next Steps Key Dates Available Internships Contact Information

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 and past 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...

Attend an information session or make an appointment with the Internship Coordinator by calling 505-662-5919.
Explore available internships and select 2-3 that look interesting.
Speak with the businesses at the Meet & Greet on Thursday, September 5, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. 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 BSTC299 and fill out required paperwork.
Begin working at your assigned internship and attending BSTC299.

Information Sessions

At the information sessions, UNM-LA staff will explain more about the program, including the benefits and expectations, and answer any additional questions. Internship opportunities are limited, so be sure to attend an information session to learn how you can secure one of these competitive positions!

In-Person Info Sessions:

Tuesday, August 27, 1:30 pm in Room 203
Wednesday, August 28, 11:30 am in Room 203

If you are unable to attend one of the information sessions, please call 505-662-5919 to schedule an appointment with the Internship Coordinator, or email cic@unm.edu.

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 (date and time listed below). This is when you will register for BSTC299.
Begin your work hours and start attending BSTC299, date TBD.

CIC Key Dates for Fall 2024

These dates are subject to change.
Click here for a downloadable PDF.

CIC Key Dates
Event	Date/Time (Subject to change)	Location
Business Mentor Applications Available	Available now	CIC Website
Student Applications Available	Available now	CIC Website
Business Mentor Applications Due	Wednesday, August 8	CIC Website
Internships Posted to Webpage	Available now	CIC Website
In-Person Student Info Session #1*	Tuesday, August 27 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm	Building 2 Room 203
In-Person Student Info Session #2*	Wednesday, August 28 11:30 am - 12:00 pm	Building 2 Room 203
Business/Student Meet & Greet Luncheon	Thursday, September 5 11:30 am - 12:30 pm	Lecture Hall Room 230
Student CIC Applications Due**	Sunday, September 8 by midnight	Online
Business Mentor Workshop	TBD	Zoom
Businesses Interview Candidates	September 9 - 13	Arranged by Mentors
Businesses/Students Notify CIC of Preferences	Friday, September 13 (by 5:00 pm)	Email
Internship Matches Announced	Monday, September 16 (by 12:00 pm)	Email
CIC Orientation*** UNM-LA Students Complete Registration for CIC Course	Tuesday, September 17 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm	TBD
Intern Employment Begins	Wednesday, September 18 or as determined by mentor	On location
First Day of CIC Class, BSTC 299	Tuesday, September 17 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm	TBD
Final Class Date	November 19
Student Presentations Due	TBD
Poster Presentations	TBD	TBD
Final Day to Work CIC Hours	Friday, December 13	Remote or On-Site

*Attendance in one Info Session or meeting with Internship Coordinator is mandatory before students’ applications will be distributed to businesses.

**Students must submit a CIC application through the Google Form before they can receive an internship.

***Participation in the CIC Orientation is also mandatory to review the time-keeping processes and register for the CIC course, BSTC 299.

Available Internships

Fall 2024

Available Internships
Aralia's Art Oasis	Social Media Intern Create and edit video and slideshow content to post on a number of different social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Meta Business, TikTok, and YouTube. Perfect for students who can work independently and have an interest in art as a business Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person
Bradbury Science Museum Association	Gadgets Gift Shop: Product Development Intern Work with staff to develop a deck of cards detailing Los Alamos & the Manhattan Project that can be sold in the store. Perfect for students with an interest in graphic design, product development, and local history Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person
Dark Side Technology	Website Design Intern Help re-design current website for an enhanced user experience. Students must be familiar with WordPress. Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person. Mechanical Engineering Design Intern Students familiar with SolidWorks or Fusion 360 will help design a small-scale cold gas thruster powered by CO2 cartridges. Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person.
Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare	Digital Marketing & Design Intern Develop a digital marketing campaign, including bi-weekly social media posts, event flyers, and depending on experience, a website landing page. Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person.
ErgoTech Systems, Inc.	Technical Support Wiki Builder Intern Assist a local software company organize their technical support materials in their current wiki. The ideal student will have an interest in both IT and Marketing and have some programming experience (any language). Position is remote.
First Born Program of Los Alamos	Fundraising and Development Intern Oversee donor relations and help develop a system for tracking fundraising activities.
Flowers By Gillian	Social Media & Marketing Intern Assist a local small business by enhancing its online presence creating Facebook and Instagram posts, as well as Google ads. Students will learn how having a robust online presence can increase the success of a business. Position is in-person.
Hartway & Associates, CPAs, LLC	Accounting Intern Increase your knowledge of QuickBooks and learn monthly bookkeeping skills by working in a local accounting firm. Student should already have 2-4 semesters of accounting classes. Position is in-person.
JJAB	Visual Storytelling & Marketing Intern Help local non-profit increase its visual database by creating and maintaining visual images and videos for marketing materials. Perfect for students interesting in photography, photo and video editing, and marketing. Student must have their own photography equipment. Position is hybrid of remote and in-person with occasional evening and weekend hours.
Los Alamos Community Foundation	Community Development Intern Work closely with mentor to create a project that will help raise community awareness of local non-profit organizations. The project is flexible depending on student interests and skills. Position is hybrid of remote and in-person.
Los Alamos Historical Society, Archives & Collections	Archival Intern Help digitize and preserve collections within a digital archive. Students will need basic Mac skills and a good sense of organization. Position is In-Person
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization	Tech Support Intern Support older adults with their basic technology needs to stay connected to family, friends, and the community. Student intern should be comfortable with all forms of technology. The ideal student will be available 2-3 hours two days a week; one day in LA and one day in WR (transportation not provided) Position is in-person
Manhattan Project National Historical Park	General Intern Students will gain hands-on experience working for the National Park Service. The internship can be crafted around the interests of the students, including greeting visitors, staffing the visitors center, creating social media content, and more. Position is in-person. Student needs to be available Friday-Monday 10am-3pm.
New Mexico Small Business Development Center	Economic Development Intern Students will work closely with SBDC staff to plan and execute an event focused on youth entrepreneurship.
Northern New Mexico Toy Drive	Project Management Intern Work with staff from EXIT Realty to organize its annual toy drive which delivers toys to over 5,000 children in Northern New Mexico. Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person. Social Media and Marketing Intern Work with staff from EXIT Realty to market and advertise events related to its annual toy drive which delivers toys to over 5,000 children in Northern New Mexico. Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person.
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)	Marketing & Communications Intern Create fun and impactful social media content, draft press releases for PEEC’s programs and events, and redesign several PEEC brochures. PEEC is looking for creative students with strong written and verbal communication skills and experience working with various social media platforms. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator is preferred but not required. Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person.
SALA Event Center	Public Relations Intern Students with excellent communication skills will work with SALA staff to produce well-written weekly press releases for both local press and social media. Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person.
Self Help, Inc.	Project Management Intern Help organize the annual Red Kettle Campaign by organizing volunteers, writing press releases, coordinating events, and more. The money raised goes to local families! Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person.
TechSource, Inc.	Communications and Marketing Intern Work with staff to develop a comprehensive marketing plan for the Los Alamos Program Management Office. Students should have strong communication skills with some graphic design experience. Position is in-person
Village Arts	Business Administration Intern Work with a local small business to determine the effects of nearby construction and provide a plan on how to combat those effects. Students will gain experience in a variety of business applications including project management, communications, and marketing. While not a requirement, some knowledge of QuickBooks is a plus. Position is a hybrid of remote and in-person.

Past Internships

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.

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