Most of these internship opportunities are located in the greater Springfield area. Additional internship and career sources can be found on our Resources page, or you may want to Search for Internships using additional strategies.
Consider selecting other major categories from our master list for other opportunities that may fit your area of interest as well. Be mindful that you should identify potential positions that are affiliated with your degree program, but that there is often overlap within fields. Consult with IPL.
Before applying for ANY internship, make sure you have prepared professional application materials (consider utilizing OptimalResumethrough the UIS Career Development Center) and correspond usingemail etiquette. If you have questions about contacting an employer or would like advice during your search process, email us atipl@uis.edu or call 217-206-6640.
Regional IPL Partner Internships
Accountancy – Finance
- AARP Illinois
- Crowe Horwath
- Eck Schafer and Punke
- Fiducial
- Gordon A Jumper
- Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County – Accounting
- Illinois Alliance Boys and Girls Club Accounting
- Illinois Department of Revenue
- Illinois Office of the Auditor General (Accounting, Business Administration)
- Illinois Office of the Comptroller
- Kyle McGinnis, CPA
- Menard County Housing Authority
- Pro Com Services
- Springfield Community Federation- Tax Preparer
- Springfield Park District
- Springfield Plastics
- Springfield Urban League
- Tax Partners
- Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois
- UIC – Division of Specialized Care for Children
- Vision for Hope – Finance Intern
- Windsor Homes
Biology – Biochemistry – Chemistry
Interested in earning credit by working with faculty on research projects? The Undergraduate Research Support Program can help you identify projects and find a research mentor.
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Visiting Scientist Program
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois State Police Academy – Health & Wellness
- Illinois State Police Forensic Science Lab
- SIU School of Medicine Research Internship with Dr. Bartke
- SIU School of Medicine Research Internship with Dr. Hascup, E.
- SIU School of Medicine Research Internship with Dr. Hascup, K.
- SIU School of Medicine Research Internship with Dr. Nie
- SIU School of Medicine Research Internship with Dr. Olson
- SIU School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology
- SIU School of Medicine – Neuropsychology
- SIU School of Medicine – Yuan Lab
Business Administration – Marketing
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Brother James Court Marketing Internship
- Capital City Cleaners
- Chronister Oil Company (Qik n Ez)
- Coldwell Banker – Devonshire Realty
- Contact Ministries
- Deb Sarseny Team
- ERA Solutions Group
- Farmers Insurance
- Farmers Insurance Agency – Mario Gutierrez’s office
- Farmers Insurance District Office Marketing
- Fastenal Company
- FrontlineCo
- Girl Scouts of Central Illinois – HR-IT
- Girl Scouts of Central Illinois – Program Planning
- Goodwill – Market Research
- Illinois Alliance Boys and Girls Club
- Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
- Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
- Illinois Association Fire Protection Districts
- Illinois Bankers Association – Business
- Illinois Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Department of Commerce: Office of Trade & Investment
- Illinois Licensed Beverage Association
- Illinois National Guard & Militia Historical Society
- Illinois State Police – Merit Board
- Memorial Health System
- Menard County Housing Authority
- Menard’s Management
- National Guard Association of Illinois
- North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc.
- National Investment Advisors
- Northwestern Mutual
- Out of Africa Heritage Gallery & Art Center
- Pivot Management
- Preston Insurance
- Security Bank
- Sherman Area Chamber of Commerce
- Springfield Community Federation – Community Event
- Springfield Community Federation – Programming
- Springfield Jr. Blues
- Springfield Urban League
- Systemax
- Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois
- U of I System – University Bursar
- UIS Athletics Event Management and Promotions
- UIS Center for Online Learning, Research, & Service (COLRS)
- US Bank
- Vivacious Wellness
Communication – English – Graphic Design
- African American History Museum
- American Institute-Architect of Illinois
- Appearances Salon & Retreat
- Ashley Coker Team at The Real Estate Group
- Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois 2021 – Communication
- Brother James Court Marketing Internship
- Capitol Radio Group- 103.7 WDBR
- Capitol Radio Group – Newsroom
- Capitol Radio Group – Promotions Team
- Coalition of Rainbow Alliances
- Colorism Healing
- Contact Ministries
- Energy Education Council
- Faith Coalition for the Common Good – Public Relations, Community Outreach
- Fastenal Company
- Friendly Chevrolet
- Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
- Hope Institute
- Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach Development
- Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
- Illinois Association Fire Protection Districts
- Illinois Association of Museums
- Illinois Department on Aging
- Illinois Issues Marketing-Designer Intern
- Illinois Issues Marketing Research Intern
- It’s a Wrap! Gifts and Promotions
- Kidzeum – Health and Science Outreach
- LandGuys
- Menard County Housing Authority
- Memorial Health System
- Midwest Mission Distribution Center
- North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc.
- Oaks Golf Course
- Sister City Association of Springfield
- St. Joseph’s Home – Music-focused
- Springfield Art Association
- Springfield Community Federation – Community Event
- UCC Church
- UIS Advising CASA
- UIS Athletics Event Management and Promotions
- WCIA / WCIX
- Wooden It Be Lovely
- World Affairs Council of Central Illinois
- WUIS Radio Information Service Internship
Computer Science – Management Information Systems
Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Bill Clutter Investigations
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Illinois Association for Behavioral Health
- Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Illinois Department of Corrections Helping Paws Program
- Illinois Department of Corrections – Planning & Research
- Illinois Innocence Project
- Illinois Prisoner Review Board – Operations Staff Assistant
- Illinois Prisoner Review Board – Victim Notification Unit
- Illinois State Police
- Illinois State Police Academy – Administrative Bureau- Curriculum Section
- Illinois State Police Academy – Alcohol & Substance Testing
- Jerome Police Department
- Leland Grove Police Department
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD
- Office of Executive Inspector General (OEIG)
- Riverton Police Department
- Rochester Police Department
- Sangamon County Court Services
- Sangamon County Sheriffs Department – law enforcement
- Sojourn Shelter
- Southern View Police Department
- Springfield Park District Police
- Springfield Police Department
- TASC Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities)
- UIS Police Department
- United States Postal Inspection Services — Springfield location
- U.S. Secret Service – Springfield location
Entrepreneurial Interests
- Co.Starters – Springfield
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
History
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
- African American History Museum
- Illinois Association of Museums
- Illinois Fire Museum
- Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
- Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society
- Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation
- Illinois State Museum- Education – Changes Docent
- Kelley Cemetery Association
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site
- Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials State Historic Site
Journalism
Legal Studies
- Atteberry Law
- Bill Clutter Investigations
- Hart, Southworth & Witsman Law Firm
- Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois Innocence Project
- Illinois Prisoner Review Board – Executive Clemency Staff & Chief Counsel
- Illinois Prisoner Review Board – Operations Staff Assistant
- Illinois State Police – legal intern
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD
- Sangamon County Court Services
- Sangamon County States Attorneys Office
Liberal Studies
Liberal studies students are able to design individualized academic experiences that meet their unique educational interests and goals. LIS students are encouraged to consider internship opportunities that meet this individualized academic experience.
Math
Math students can consider internship opportunities in education, data analytics, and the actuarial field, among others. IPL can assist Math students in identifying potential internship opportunities.
Philosophy
Philosophy students may be interested in pursuing internship opportunities in law, education, writing/journalism, business, and government, among others. IPL can assist Philosophy students in identifying potential internship opportunities.
Political Science
- AARP Illinois
- American Red Cross
- Congressman Rodney Davis
- Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF)
- Illinois Bankers Association
- Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Illinois Democratic County Chairmen’s Association
- Illinois Licensed Beverage Association
- Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL)
- Illinois Office of the Governor
- Illinois PIRG
- Illinois Policy Institute
- J&J Legislative Consulting
- Lowder Governmental Solutions
- Midwest Academy Community Organizing Internship Program
- Obama Foundation
- Office of the Illinois Lieutenant Governor
- Senator Duckworth’s Office (Springfield location available)
- Senator Durbin’s Office (Springfield location available)
- University of Illinois Office of Government Relations
- The Washington Center
Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology
- Argonne National Laboratory – Student Program Intern
- Argonne National Laboratory – Intern Student Coordinator
- Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois – Psychology
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region
- Boy Scouts of America
- Contact Ministries
- Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center internship
- Girl Scouts of Central Illinois – Program Planning
- Helping Hands of Springfield
- Illinois Association for Behavioral Health
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Illinois Department of Corrections Helping Paws Program
- McFarland Mental Health Center
- Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center
- Sojourn Shelter
- TASC Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities)
- UIS Advising OASIS
- UIS Stars