Student Internship Program
About the Program
The New Mexico State Personnel Office Student Internship Program offers high school, undergraduate, and graduate students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in State Government, mentorship from industry professionals, and development of career readiness competencies (behaviors).
Becoming an intern is a great way to engage in career exploration, career planning, and to build meaningful professional connections. Internship positions will be offered through a variety of state agencies, professions and locations including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and more.
Elias Arellano, 2023 SoNM Intern
Available Positions
To view available positions, please visit https://careers.share.nm.gov/ and filter the “Job Family” to “Internships”.
Testimonials
“Being the summer intern for CRD [Central Regional Design] was an opportunity of a lifetime. Not only was I introduced to roadway design here in New Mexico, but they allowed me to meet the engineering community here in Albuquerque. This summer was a great introduction to my career, and I will always be grateful for this opportunity.”
Oscar Morales-Gomez
2022 Department of Transportation Intern
“My internship experience was amazing. I was able to meet and work with incredible thoughtful people and I gained several skills which I will apply to any future job I can find myself in… I recommend anyone interested in a mentorship check out what the state has to offer – you might find the perfect job.”
Ryan Fried
2023 Office of the State Engineer Intern
“This summer’s internship has impacted my career goals greatly. After experiencing what it is like to be a prosecutor in New Mexico, I am seriously considering going into this area of law.”
Morgan Hagman
2023 Department of Justice Intern
“I really enjoyed working with this group of people. Being able to hear feedback from them but also being able to give them my feedback and being able to collaborate was really beneficial to me.”
Bailey Lucero
2022 Department of Workforce Solutions
“This internship has affected my career goals in a positive way. This internship has helped me with my work habits, improved communication skills, and it has made me think of joining state government after the internship is over.”
Santiago Griego
2022 Workforce Connections Intern
“My communication and presentation skills have increased. I feel my customer service skills have increased as well… I met a lot of great people, got a lot of connections, and I learned more about the operation of state government.”
Michael Apodaca
2022 General Services Department Intern