Experiential Learning Opportunities in English
Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in English, whether through internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf students have completed English related experiential learning activities since 2000. Use this list to get started and to spark your creativity – there are numerous organizations not mentioned here that may also offer opportunities!
Organizations where Oles have interned in the past
Categories of organizations include:
- Communications
- Editing
- Educational Institutions
- Health
- International
- Journalism, Magazines and Newspapers
- Law
- Marketing, Public Relations, and Human Resources
- Media and Entertainment
- Political and Government Organizations
- Publishing
- Religious Organizations
- Writing
- Miscellaneous
Organizations where Oles have interned in the past
- Carlson Companies: Communication Intern working under Campus Recruiter & Corporate Recruitment
- Neuger Communications Group Inc: Communications Intern under VP/Sr. Communications Counselor
- City Page Media, Inc: Intern for Managing Editor & Research/Copy Editing
- Hallmark Cards, Inc: Editorial Creative Summer Intern working under Primary Manager
- Hastings Star Gazette: Editorial Intern working under an editor
- Metropolitan State University: Library Tech Services Intern working under director of technical services
- American Association of University Women
- Community Consolidated School District 89
- St. Olaf College, Center for Experiential Learning
- St. Olaf College, Athletics
- St. Dominic's Grade School
- New York University
- Northfield High School
- Oklahoma City University Library
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Rosemont High School
- Univ. of Washington Athletics
- University of Montreal
- Wolfe Elementary School
- Center for Environmental Studies, AZ State
- Ashville Media Group in Dublin, Ireland: Writing/Research Intern
- African Impact
- Casa Hogar Benito Juárez, México
- Earth & Oceanic Sciences Res. Institute, New Zealand
- Robin's Nest Children's Home, Jamaica
Journalism, Magazines, and Newspapers
- Bahama Consulting: Marketing & Journalism Intern working under Director of Marketing & PR
- Southwest Journal & Downtown Journal: Reporting Intern working under Assistant Editor
- Arabian Horse Times Magazine
- Law & Politics Magazine
- Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine
- Minnesota Parenting Magazine
- Minnesota Monthly
- Speakeasy Magazine
- St. Olaf College, Manitou Messenger
- What's Up? Annapolis Magazine
- The Pilot Independent
- Northfield.org
- Law Office of Hvistendahl and Moersch
- Outagamie County District Attorney's Office
- Rice County Attorney's Office
- Thomsen & Nybeck P.A.
Marketing, Public Relations, and Human Resources
- Cannon River Watershed Partnership: Project Assistant under Outreach & Development Coordinator
- Grubb Cleland Co. (Warner Bros Online): Online Marketing Intern under Interactive Marketing Manager
- St Olaf College, Registrar: Human Resource Intern in the Registrar’s office
- St. Paul Chamber Orchestra: Marketing & Public Relation Intern working under Assistant Director of Sales
- Teach for America: Campus Campaign Coordinator working under Recruitment Director
- GSD&M
- Fox Sport Net: Summer Production Intern working under Operations Administrator
- Kare11/KareTV: Promotions Intern working under Promotions Coordinator, also Showcase MN Production intern working under Executive Producer for local programming
- St. College - Sports Information: Sports Information Media Intern
- WCCO-TV: Newsroom Intern working under Assignment Desk Editor
- Channel 9 News
- KBJR Channel 6 News
- KDLH-News Channel 3
- KFAN Radio - am 1130
- Minnesota Public Radio
- Warner Bros, Pictures
- WCCO
- St. Paul Neighborhood Network: Television Production Intern under Facility & Production Management
- Clear Channel Broadcasting
- Mental Engineering: Production Assistant working under Executive Producer
- Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc: Assistant Sound Producer under Assistant Programmer/Creative Director
- Machine Records: Tour Manager/Administrative Assistant working under General Manager/Owner
Political and Government Organizations
- League of Women Voters of MN: Research Assistant working under LWV Board Member
- Minnesotavotes.org
- Minnesota State Senate
- Republican National Convention
- Republican Policy Committee
- Wisconsin Democratic Party
- Center of the American Experiment
- Minneapolis City Hall
- Nebraska Workforce Development
- Free Spirit Press: Publishing, nonfiction materials for children, teens, parents, educators, and counselors
- New Moon Publishing
- Coffee House Press
- Graywolf Press
- Milkweed Editions
- ELCA Global Mission: Missionary Database Intern working under Director of Leadership Development
- Northfield United Methodist Church: Assistant Youth Ministry Coordinator working under Lead Pastor
- Luther Seminary
- Lutheran Social Service
- Cemstone: Assistant to Environmental Manager
- Northfield Historical Society: Archivist Intern
- Media Relations, Inc: Writing Intern working under Marketing Manager and President/CEO
- Ralph Lauren - Children's wear
- Books for Africa
- City of Hopkins
- Going Vertical
- MEI Distribution Services
- Just Food Co-Op
- Minnesota Home Mortgage Corp
- Prime Advertising & Design
- The Louisville Orchestra
- Thrivent Financial For Lutherans
- Triple Rock Social Club
- Volunteer Resource Center
- Woman Safe
INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Where To Look-Piper Center Internship Search Resources
SPECIFIC INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Western Publishing Association
National Network for Artist Placement
JobsPage-Newspaper Careers
EntertainmentCareers.net
Entertainment Professional's Network
American Society of Magazine Editors
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
These organizations provide information, networking, and additional training opportunities and may offer student memberships at a discount.
Association of Writers and Writing Programs
American Copy Editors Society
Society of Professional Journalists
Periodical & Book Association of America
Academy of American Poets
General Directories
LINKS which provide additional information beyond internships in the following areas.
English
Electronic Media / Broadcasting
Theater
Communication
Journalism
Marketing
Advertising
