Top Internships in Madison, WI

Work on real-world web applications across frontend and backend. Use modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and backend tech (Node.js, Python, Java, PHP). Integrate RESTful APIs with databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL), debug, test, optimize performance, and collaborate with designers and product teams while gaining hands-on mentorship.

Supports Akamai’s Corporate Sustainability team through GHG accounting, data collection, emissions and energy analysis, process tracking, workflow improvements, and stakeholder communication. The intern collaborates with internal teams, vendors, partners, and auditors to advance sustainability initiatives and identify efficiency opportunities. The 12-week program requires full-time availability and provides training, mentorship, networking, and project experience.

Support execution of large-scale B2B outbound and demand-generation campaigns: build outreach sequences, manage outreach tools, enrich and QA data, maintain outbound infrastructure, coordinate webinar and content syndication operations, research target accounts/ICPs, assist reporting, and apply AI tools to automate workflows.

Supports construction project management by learning budget and cost control, safety and quality programs, submittal and shop drawing review, schedule coordination, change order processing, project reporting, meeting documentation, RFI tracking, and coordination with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field supervision.

Supports fellowship recruitment and marketing through applicant call campaigns, social media content, email account management, student organization outreach, application review, scholar engagement, pre-departure advising, alumni programming, and institutional matching efforts.

Assists with financial audits and Model Audit Rule compliance by performing control walkthroughs and testing, preparing audit reports, developing remediation recommendations, supporting external auditor and regulatory requests, and completing special projects. Collaborates with management and employees across the organization while working independently in a hybrid environment.

Support end-to-end delivery of smart water systems across construction and occupied-building projects. Coordinate stakeholders, field technicians, installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, budgets, invoices, change orders, documentation, and reporting. Participate in site visits, review installations against drawings and standards, and help improve project workflows. The role provides hands-on exposure to construction project management, MEP and plumbing systems, IoT technology, and field operations.

Support technical writers in maintaining document templates, formatting standards, and document management systems within a biologics development and manufacturing environment. Assist with process improvement and automation initiatives, troubleshoot Microsoft Word tools and macros, manage documentation records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Help ensure documentation complies with company procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Supports the Global Marketing Department with administrative tasks, social media and marketing campaigns, trend monitoring, email campaigns, podcasts, and content creation. The intern collaborates with marketing leaders, develops communications and public relations experience, and works remotely during a summer, 40-hour-per-week internship.

Supports Boviteq’s beef cattle genetic and reproductive services during an eight-week summer internship. Attends national cattle shows, promotes Boviteq services, visits clients and veterinarian partners, and receives headquarters training. The role requires beef cattle experience, confidence interacting with clients, extensive travel, self-direction, and interest in cattle reproduction. IVF experience is advantageous but not required.

Summer intern supporting the USA Sales Team through prospecting, customer engagement, consultative selling, account management, customer visits, and industry events. The role provides exposure to dairy genetics, reproductive technologies, herd management solutions, Beef-on-Dairy operations, and data-driven software. The intern will shadow sales and technical professionals, provide weekly progress updates, and complete a dairy industry project. Significant travel and on-farm work are required.

R&D intern developing and validating compiler features for high-performance computing. Responsibilities include analyzing CPU/GPU performance, reading PTX and LLVM assembly, implementing hardware intrinsics and mathematical algorithms, fixing compiler bugs, creating benchmarks and demos, and writing technical documentation. The role requires strong C++ or C# skills, understanding of memory management and object-oriented programming, and interest in CUDA, OpenMP, GPU architecture, algorithms, and numerical methods.

Marketing and Sales Interns support marketing and sales enablement initiatives, including social media and digital marketing projects. They collaborate with experienced team members, learn about insurance agency operations, build professional networks, and contribute to organizational marketing efforts while developing foundational business skills.

Supports the Corporate Marketing team with day-to-day marketing and growth initiatives, including social media and digital marketing projects. The intern will collaborate across the organization, develop an understanding of insurance industry operations, strengthen organizational and communication skills, and network with company leaders. The role includes an opportunity to travel to the corporate office in Richmond, Virginia and may lead to full-time employment after graduation.

Support digital marketing and community efforts in MENA: gather and manage data for content and campaigns, handle community queries on Telegram/Discord, use campaign portals (Task On, Galaxy, Zealy), conduct data research, assist lead generation, monitor campaign metrics, and follow the content plan to improve engagement and ROI.

Supports technical marketing projects involving dairy genetics, genomic evaluations, genetic proof processes, consultative sales, customer education, and global events. Responsibilities include helping coordinate a dairy showcase tour, shadowing sales consultants, analyzing observations and data, preparing recommendations, and collaborating across marketing, genetics, technical services, and sales. The internship is based in Madison, Wisconsin, includes Midwest travel, and provides hands-on exposure to dairy consulting and cattle genetics.

Paid Summer 2027 intern supporting technical marketing, dairy genetics, consultative sales, and global events. Responsibilities include coordinating the Showcase Tour, learning genomic evaluations and genetic indexes, shadowing sales consultants, analyzing observations and data, preparing recommendations, and collaborating across marketing, genetics, technical services, and sales. The role is based in Madison, Wisconsin, with travel throughout the Midwest.

Summer 2027 internship supporting renewable substation protection and controls projects. Responsibilities include developing electrical drawings, schematics, relay panel documentation, equipment specifications, AC/DC load calculations, transformer and battery sizing, CT saturation studies, voltage-drop and cable-sizing calculations, vendor-submittal reviews, cross-discipline checks, project meetings, and procurement and construction support.

Summer 2027 marketing internship supporting dairy genetics, global showcase events, genetic proof processes, consultative sales, customer communication, and technical presentations. The intern will collaborate with marketing, genetics, technical services, and sales teams while developing knowledge of genomic evaluations, dairy management systems, genetic strategies, and farm recommendations. The role is based in Madison, Wisconsin, with travel throughout the Midwest.

Summer 2027 intern supporting dairy genetics, technical marketing, consultative sales, and global events. Responsibilities include assisting with cattle selection and showcase tour planning, learning genomic evaluations and genetic indexes, shadowing sales consultants, analyzing farm and interview data, preparing recommendations, and collaborating across marketing, genetics, technical services, and sales. The role is based in Madison, Wisconsin, includes Midwest travel, and is paid.

Assurance Interns support audit engagements by learning accounting and auditing standards, assisting with audit procedures, communicating with client stakeholders, preparing working papers, conducting accounting or audit research, and presenting findings. The role includes structured training, collaboration with audit teams, and opportunities to develop client-service and professional communication skills.

Performs general accounting activities, including ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, transaction analysis, budgeting and forecasting, statutory reporting, variance analysis, and accounting project documentation.

Mission Lead Interns embed with defense customers, identify mission problems, configure and test AI workflows, troubleshoot deployments, onboard users, demonstrate mission impact, and expand customer relationships. The role requires independent execution in ambiguous environments, close coordination with Product, Engineering, Mission, Security, and Operations teams, frequent customer-site travel, and a current TS/SCI clearance.

Safety interns train with department management and staff, gain experience with functional tools, and complete supervised assignments and projects. Duties include supporting departmental work, complying with laws and company policies, solving problems, communicating effectively, and working independently or collaboratively. Assignments align with the intern’s field of study, such as business, industrial hygiene, safety, supply chain, or another quantitative discipline.

MBA finance interns will analyze business data, identify trends, build forecasts, develop strategic recommendations, and create reports for senior stakeholders. They will partner with Finance and business teams, communicate insights, manage projects, and support budgeting and performance analysis. The role requires quantitative, financial modeling, SQL, data visualization, AI judgment, and strong communication skills. It is remote eligible within approved U.S. states and offers $48 per hour.