Virtual Internship Resources

Handshake

Continue to check Handshake. You can search for remote opportunities by selecting Jobs, then Internships, and typing “remote” in the keyword search box.

Parker Dewey

College of Charleston is continuing to closely monitor the challenges associated with COVID-19 and its impact on student internships. As such, we would like to remind students of the opportunity to pursue short-term, professional, paid work experiences through Micro-Internships which can be completed remotely.

Through Micro-Internships, students can demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and develop their professional networks. These paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and students can be selected for multiple Micro-Internships.

As the nation responds to the dynamic environment as a result of COVID-19, new Micro-Internship opportunities are being posted daily. Interested students are encouraged to:

  • Create an account on Parker Dewey
  • Fill out your profile as completely as possible
  • Review current Micro-Internship projects available
  • Apply to projects of interest
  • Continue to check the platform regularly for new opportunities

Additional Websites with Virtual Internship Opportunities

Here are some sites you can search for remote internships. Just be sure to include “remote internship” in your keyword search.

USAJOBS - To search for remote internship opportunities, enter "pathways" in the keyword search and filter for "internships." When the results appear, look for "telework eligible" in the Location section of each posting. 

Virtual International Internship Options

There are also virtual international internship options through the College’s affiliate providers. Please note that these programs require a fee. Affiliate programs are approved study abroad organizations many of which offer internship opportunities. Currently, many of these programs are converting their on-site internships to virtual ones. These organizations include CEA, Global Experiences, ISA, and TEAN. To explore affiliate options, please visit the Center for International Education's website.

Virtual Student Federal Service

The Virtual Student Federal Service will begin to accept applications for the 2020-2021 school year on July 1. For more information, please visit the Virtual Student Federal Service website.

Virtual Internship Proposal & Micro-Internship Videos

 

Virtual Volunteering

Virtual Volunteering can be a great opportunity to exercise your strengths and interests in a way that helps others. Use the resources below to find the right opportunity for you. Please contact the Career Center careercenter@cofc.edu for additional assistance. 

Follow @cofcvolunteer on Instagram for updates on virtual volunteer opportunities!

Virtual Volunteering

Check out this video for more advice on virtual volunteering! 

 

Disclaimer

Handshake is not a College of Charleston product, service or program. The Career Center does not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. The Career Center explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job or internship listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer. The Career Center is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus employment without limitation. It is the responsibility of students to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment and to thoroughly research the facts and reputation of each organization to which they are applying especially during COVID-19. Students should be prudent and use common sense and caution when applying for or accepting any position. Learn more about how to spot job scams.