Occasionally, CDF-Minnesota provides unpaid internships. Past internships have focused in the areas of:
- Research
- Communications
- Outreach
- Advocacy
If you are interested in an internship, please send your resume and cover letter to our email. Include the following:
- Type of experience you are seeking
- Hours/days available
- Timeframe
About 70 undergraduate, graduate and recent graduates intern in the CDF national office's Internship Program and other state offices each year.

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