Interns

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

Interns may be paid, unpaid, or a combination of the two and are typically appointed for no more than one year. They may not perform bargaining unit work. A non-student may not be an intern.

To appoint a Paid Intern, please reach out to your Recruiter.

For questions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions about Interns  page. For further assistance, please email your Recruiter for paid interns and up-volunteer-appointments@sjsu.edu for unpaid interns.

Steps to Appoint an Unpaid Intern

  1. Complete the Intern Position Description [docx].
  2. Email the completed Intern Position Description Draft (Word doc) for University Personnel's review to up-volunteer-appointments@sjsu.edu.
  3. Administrator should collect the intern’s CV, Resume or Work History.
  4. Inform intern if under 18 years of age, the following will be required attachments to the intern form:
    1. Signed* Work Permit [pdf].
      1. *Signed by the school the intern is currently attending.
    2. Volunteer Release Form for Minors (Parental Consent form) [pdf].
  5. Complete the Intern Request Form [DocuSign].
  6. After review and approval from University Personnel, the intern appointment will be keyed into PeopleSoft.
  7. Administrator and Intern will receive approved Position Description through DocuSign to sign.
  8. After the signed Position Description is received, University Personnel will finalize the Intern Request Form.

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