Looking for a remote internship? Got it. Not everyone lives within daily driving distance of large markets where popular companies are headquartered. (Hello, NASA, Google, Microsoft.) But thanks to technology, people thousands of miles away from the top companies they want to work for can still have the opportunity to secure internships at those companies.
Let’s face it. Internships are increasingly seen as essential to landing many jobs, with some companies offering full-time spots to those who successfully complete an internship. This is often a way for companies to ensure that an employee is a good fit before making them a permanent employee.
You may be surprised to learn that many reputable companies in various industries offer remote internships that allow participants to work from home. Another good news is that interns are no longer only needed during the summer. Some companies offer seasonal and year-round opportunities, including hybrid and remote options, allowing even more flexibility for students and recent graduates.
This article details more than a dozen legitimate companies and nonprofit organizations that regularly offer remote or virtual internships.
1.AARP
AARP is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people 50 and older to “choose life as they age.” In addition to its membership offerings, the company publishes two national print and online publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. AARP offers remote internships for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level students ranging from $18 to $28 per hour. To learn more about Livable Communities internship job openings, read the full job posting here.
2. American Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA) Internship Program provides college students interested in working in nonprofit health care organizations the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of roles. The 20-hour weekly internship includes the AHA’s Food-Based Healthcare Initiative, which collects and distills results from state Medicaid demonstration projects on food as medicine. AHA intern positions typically pay $23 per hour and last for a full semester.
AHA also offers a variety of other paid remote internships for National Heart Walks in New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Nashville. Check out our Careers page to see if we are currently accepting interns.
3. Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Founded in 1925, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is dedicated to managing and protecting the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. This nonprofit organization may hire interns who are currently enrolled in college or who are recent graduates. Historically, the salaries advertised for these intern positions ranged from $18 to $20 per hour.
4. CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield, said to be one of the largest health insurance companies in the Mid-Atlantic region, employs approximately 6,000 people. The company features several year-round internship programs and frequently hires for actuary intern positions in multiple states. Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. You must be an up-and-coming undergraduate student, preferably majoring in one of the following fields of study: actuarial mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or a related degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Other remote intern positions offered by the company include data analysis and customer relationship management. You can monitor their current internships here.
5.FINN Partner
Founded in 2011, FINN Partners is a global marketing and communications agency named one of America’s Best PR Firms by Observer in 2024 and 2025. The company is known for hiring interns for remote positions, and you can check their hiring status on their careers page.
6. Hubspot
Launched in 2006, HubSpot now offers a micro-internship program aimed at bridging the gap between college and the profession. It connects students with companies seeking individuals with specific skill sets to work on real-world projects such as email newsletter marketing, social media, content creation, and SEO. To learn more about paid micro-internships, visit HubSpot Academy.
7. Gannet
Gannett, a US-based media company that includes the USA Today news chain, is offering remote internships for some positions. We are hiring for a variety of positions, including editing, sales, and marketing. We are seeking candidates who are pursuing a degree in a related field, and advertised hourly wages for these positions range from $15.22 to $18. Click here for current recruitment status.
8. Growth of Financial Federal Credit Union
Grow Financial Federation Credit Union, based in Tampa, Florida, has 300,000 members and hires remote interns for a variety of roles. They hire interns who are enrolled at accredited universities and do not require work visas. Please see our careers page for current remote internships.
9. Higher Education Policy Research Institute
Founded in 1993, the Institute for Higher Education Policy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization whose goal is to build a more just and just society through higher education. We hire interns through the Victor Kuo Internship Program and earn approximately $20 to $24 per hour.
10. Kaiser Permanente
(Founded in 1945, Kaiser-Permanente is one of the largest managed care organizations in the United States. It offers remote internships in a variety of categories, including pricing and underwriting, business, and IT. According to the company’s website, the positions are fully filled. Interns in this program worked on projects such as analyzing financial software and developing new marketing strategies. Advertised compensation for these positions ranges from $20 to $26 per hour.
11. Pantera Research
Panterra Research (formerly ClearPath Strategies) primarily conducts opinion research projects such as surveys, focus groups, and interviews. This fully remote company offers full-time paid internships to college graduates. Requires a bachelor’s degree in social science, political science, communications, information science, or public policy and residence in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Washington DC, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Virginia, or Washington state.
12. Sports News
The Sporting News is an online media company that covers sports and employs remote interns in a variety of paid roles. They are hiring editorial interns based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support their news department. Internships last 6 months and pay $15 per hour (based on past openings). View current internship and job openings here.
13. Good Food Institute
The Good Food Institute (GFI), a nonprofit think tank, offers paid remote internships to U.S. residents. They hire remote part-time market research interns to advance their understanding of the alternative protein industry and Americans’ food attitudes and behaviors. Please visit our Careers page for current remote internships and more information. The advertised salary for a past internship was $20 an hour.
14. U.S. Department of State
Virtual Student Federal Services (VSFS), part of the U.S. Department of State, is a part-time, academic year virtual internship program for college students who are U.S. citizens. Participating interns work approximately 10 hours a week supporting domestic and international offices, according to the State Department’s website. Internships are unpaid, but may earn you college course credit.
Return program for people with job gaps
Most internships are for high school graduates or college students, but some companies offer returnships to parents and re-employed job seekers. These programs tend to be aimed at people who have previous work experience and at least a year of work experience. Return periods vary by company, but typically range from 12 weeks to 1 year, with return support provided for specific companies and technical roles. To see a list of companies that offer returns, check out this list from Path Forward.
Summary of remote internships
While not all companies offer remote internship programs for up-and-coming professionals, many top companies offer opportunities for those who want to take the time to search for job openings for positions that may be a good fit for them. Whether you’re a high school graduate, an intern, or a recent graduate, it’s important to focus on your long-term career goals when sending out your resume or letting friends and family know you’re looking for a job.
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