Exploring and Getting Started

The Rubenstein Internship Program provides a formal structure for students pursuing career-related internships and research experiences. Interns are supervised and supported by professionals in the field, a Rubenstein School faculty member, or a Rubenstein School staff member.

Websites to Find Internships

Past and Current Internship and Research Placements by Major

UVM Career Center Internship Guide

Want assistance finding an internship? Do you have an internship and want to earn credit? Curious about internship funding?

Contact Meghan Young or make an appointment with her on Navigate.

Trying to navigate academic planning with internship planning? Curious about how to use your internship experience towards career development?

Contact Emily LeForce or make an appointment with her on Navigate.

Earning Credit

Internship credit needs to be arranged PRIOR to the start of an internship. Please follow the steps below:

1. Start planning when you want to do an internship and where you hope to intern.

2. Develop and submit application materials.

3. Get an internship offer!

4. Review these Rubenstein School Internship and Research Guidelines and decide what course you hope to take and when.

5. Review this information on Academic Deliverables by Credit and decide how many credits you hope to earn.

6. After reviewing the above documents AND connecting with the Rubenstein Experiential Learning Coordinator, please fill out this Experiential Learning Plan.

Contact Meghan Young to confirm your internship and/or if you have further questions about credit.

Affording an Internship

Rubenstein School Internship Fund: Provides funding to Rubenstein School students (priority given to first-year and sophomore students) pursuing unpaid or underpaid, credit-bearing internship and research experiences. Learn more about the Rubenstein School Internship Fund.

Kate Svitek Memorial Award: Provides funding to Rubenstein School students pursuing internships related to outdoor leadership or environmental education. Learn more about the Kate Svitek Memorial Award.

UVM Scholarship Resources

UVM FOUR Office

UVM Summer Housing Resource

Rubenstein Perennial Internship Program

The Perennial Internship Program at the Rubenstein School strives to provide valuable internship opportunities for Rubenstein School students and build and strengthen relationships with environmental companies, organizations, and agencies working on critical issues. This is a competitive internship program offering 12-week, paid, credit-bearing internships that range from part-time to full-time. 

Learn more about the Rubenstein Perennial Internship Program

Identity-Based Career Resources

Reporting Workplace Harassment and Bias: UVM Report a Concern

UVM Career Center Identity-Based Resources

Navigating Anti-Blackness and Racial Discrimination in Hiring

Neurodivergence and Employment

Managing your Career: Strategies for Students with Disabilities

What Is an Inclusive Workplace? Definition, Best Practices, and Tools

Native Land Digital

International Student Resources

OIE Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Guide

UVM Career Center Resources for International Students

International Students & Employment (USCIS)

Self-Care and Wellness Tools

Tips for Managing Stress During Your Internship

Reporting Workplace Harassment and Bias: UVM Report a Concern

Mental Health Resources for UVM Students

Crisis Text Line: If you are in crisis text "VT" to 741741 and a trained counselor will respond.

Additional Confidential Support Services:

  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services for UVM employees. Contact (802) 864-3270 or toll-free at 1-866-660-9533.
  • UVM Student Health Services: Confidential health care services for students. (802) 656-3350
  • Campus Victim Advocate: (802) 863-1236

Payment Structures, Rights, and Information

Department of Labor (“DOL”) in Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act.

What is an Independent Contractor?