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Second-Years: September Career Checklist + Opportunities

By: Walter Center for Career Achievement

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

Your second year in the College of Arts and Sciences at IU is a great time to build upon the interests and experiences you explored during your first year. This year, focus on getting more involved, gaining experience, and thinking intentionally about where your interests might take you. 

In this email, you'll find internships and opportunities organized by industry, as well as a few action items to help you keep building toward your academic and career goals. 

Your career to-do list for this semester: 

  • Make an appointment with a career coach to start identifying career paths and next steps. 
  • Attend the Fall Career + Internship Fair on Tuesday, September 22 to explore opportunities and make early connections with employers. 
  • Follow @iuwaltercareers on Instagram to stay up to date with career events, opportunities, and resources. 

Available Opportunities

Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Sustainability 🏥♻️

Opportunities: 
• Volunteer Positions — Bloomington Parks & Recreation
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Operations Development Program Intern — AbbVie
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Marine Science & Education (Remote Intern) — Seaside Sustainability, Inc.

📣 Announcement:Sustainability Scholars receive individualized mentorship, a $500 scholarship each semester, and valuable research experience early in their college journey.

Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Marcia Debnam, Atina Kamasi, Abbie Doan, & Erika Araujo


Media, Advertising, & PR 🎥📝

Opportunities: 
• Marketing Communications Intern — IUB Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
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Traveling Communications Intern — American Junior Golf Association 
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Internship Program — T. Howard Foundation 

✨ Tip: Attend the Media Career Trek to Indy to explore areas of the media industry and learn what a career in media can look like.

Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Luke Chanley


Business & Technology 📈👨‍💻 

Opportunities: 
• Business Development Sales Enablement Summer Analyst — StepStone Group LP
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Technology Intern — Anheuser-Busch
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Implementation Intern — Fast Enterprises, LLC

✨ Tip: Connect with Fast Enterprises, LLC while they're on campus for an Information Session on Tuesday, September 15.

Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Trenten Rowlett, Abbie Doan, & Luke Chanley 


Retail, Art, & Design 👕🖼️

Opportunities: 
• Summer 2027 Apparel Design Intern — Kohl's
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2d Animator/Motion-Graphic Designer (Remote) — All Around This World
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Summer 2027 Sourcing Intern — Kohl's

✨ Tip: Connect with recruiters at the Retail Industry Career Fair on Tuesday, September 29.

Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Trenten Rowlett 


Government, Law, & Policy 🏛️📄

Opportunities: 
• Spring Internship (12 Open Positions) — 500 Festival
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Congressional Intern — U.S. Senator Todd Young
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Policy Intern — Cornerstone Government Affairs

Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Madhuvanti Karyekar & Jessica McKinney


Non-profit, Education, & Social Good 🧑‍🏫🤲

Opportunities: 
• Micro-Internship: Design Branded Social Media Templates — Species Unite
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Ignite Fellowship — Teach for America
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Summer Internship Program — VAC Cape Town

📣 Announcement: Get matched with a local nonprofit or small business for a paid internship through the Internship Accelerator. Apply by Friday, September 25. 

Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Jessica McKinney & Madhuvanti Karyekar


Browse the College Experience Finder or download the Handshake app and explore Handshake Collections to look through more opportunities in the industries that interest you. Find more opportunities to volunteer on the Bloomington Volunteer Network! 

If you need help figuring out your career path, schedule an appointment or drop-in to meet with any of our career coaches. No matter their specialty, they're all equipped to help you strengthen your resume and cover letter, practice interviewing, and develop a career strategy that's right for you.

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