Are you looking for remote internships? We get it. Not everyone lives within daily driving distance of the big markets where popular companies have their headquarters. (Hello, NASA, Google, and Microsoft.) However, thanks to technology, even people thousands of miles from some of the top companies they would love to work for can still have the opportunity to secure an internship at those firms.
And let’s face it. Internships are increasingly viewed as essential for landing many jobs, with some companies offering full-time spots to those who successfully complete internships. This is often a way for a business to see if an employee would be a good fit before making them a permanent part of the staff.
You may be surprised to learn how many reputable companies across various industries offer remote internships, allowing participants to work from home. The other good news is that interns aren’t just needed during the summer anymore. There are companies that offer seasonal and year-round opportunities that include hybrid and remote options, which can provide even more flexibility for students and new graduates.
This article will detail more than a dozen legitimate companies and nonprofit organizations that regularly offer remote or virtual internships.
1. AARP
The AARP is a national nonprofit organization with a mission of empowering those 50 and older “to choose how they live as they age.” Besides offering memberships, the company produces two national print and online publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. AARP offers remote internships that pay between $18-$28 per hour for undergraduates, graduate, and Ph.D.-level students. For more information on its Livable Communities Internship positions, check out the full job posting here.
2. American Heart Association
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Internship Program offers college students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of roles for those interested in working with a nonprofit health organization. The 20-hour-a-week internship involves the AHA’s Health Care by Food initiative to collect and distill outcomes from state Medicaid demonstration projects on food as medicine. The AHA’s intern positions typically pay $23 an hour and span a whole semester.
The AHA also offers a variety of other paid remote internships for its National Heart Walks, for those located in New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Nashville. To see if they are currently accepting interns, check out their career page.
3. Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Founded in 1925, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy works to manage and protect the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The nonprofit occasionally hires interns who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates. In the past, the advertised pay for these intern positions has been $18-$20 per hour.
4. CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield
Described as one of the largest healthcare insurers in the Mid-Atlantic region, CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield employs some 6,000 workers. The firm features several year-round internship programs and frequently hires in several states for actuarial intern positions. Candidates must be working toward a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a rising senior undergraduate student with a major in one of these fields of study: Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or related degrees with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.
Other remote intern positions offered by the company include data analytics and client relations management. You can keep tabs on their current internships here.
5. FINN Partners
Founded in 2011, FINN Partners is a global marketing and communications agency that has been named one of the Best PR Firms in America by Observer in 2024 and 2025. The company is known for hiring interns for remote positions, which you can monitor on their career page.
6. HubSpot
Launched in 2006, HubSpot now offers a micro-internship program aimed at bridging the gap between college and a professional career. It connects students with businesses seeking individuals with specific skill sets to work on real projects, like email newsletter marketing, social media, content creation, SEO, and more. Visit HubSpot Academy to learn more about paid micro-internships.
7. Gannett
A media company based in the United States, Gannett, which includes the USA Today news chain, offers remote internships for some positions. They hire for a range of positions, including editorial, sales, marketing, and more. They ask for candidates who are pursuing a degree in a related field, and the hourly advertised rate for these positions ranges from $15.22 to $18 per hour. See current openings here.
8. Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
With 300,000 members, Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, based in Tampa, Florida, hires remote interns for a variety of roles. They hire interns who are enrolled in an accredited university or college and do not require a work visa. See their career page for current remote internships.
9. Institute for Higher Education Policy
Founded in 1993, the Institute for Higher Education Policy is a nonprofit and nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy group with a goal of building a more equitable and just society through higher education. They hire interns through their Victor Kuo Internship Program and pay around $20-24 an hour.
10. Kaiser Permanente
Established in 1945, Kaiser-Permanente is one of the largest managed care organizations in the U.S. They offer remote internships in a range of categories, including Pricing & Underwriting, Business, and IT. The positions may be fully remote but based in specific cities, according to the company’s website. Interns in this program have worked on projects such as analyzing financial software and developing new marketing strategies. The posted compensation for these positions is between $20 and $26 per hour.
11. Panterra Research
Panterra Research, formerly ClearPath Strategies, primarily conducts opinion research projects such as surveys, focus groups, and interviews. The fully remote firm offers full-time paid internships for college graduates. They ask for a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, political science, communications, information sciences, 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.
12. Sporting News
The Sporting News is an online media company that covers sports and hires remote interns for a variety of paid roles. They hire editorial interns based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support their news department. Internships last six months and pay $15 per hour (according to their past openings). See current internships and openings here.
13. The Good Food Institute
The Good Food Institute (GFI), a nonprofit think tank, offers remote paid internships for U.S. residents. They hire remote, part-time market research interns to advance the understanding of the alternative proteins industry and Americans’ food attitudes and behaviors. Check out their career page for current remote internships and details. The advertised pay for past internships was $20 per hour.
14. U.S. Department of State
Part of the U.S. Department of State, the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) is a part-time academic year virtual internship program for college students who are U.S. citizens. Participating interns work about 10 hours a week to support domestic and overseas offices, according to the State Department’s website. While internships are unpaid, they may be eligible for course credit at colleges and universities.
Returnship Programs for People With a Work Gap
While most internships are for high school grads or college students, some companies offer returnships for parents and job seekers who are reentering the workforce. These programs tend to be for people who have previous work experience and at least a one-year gap in employment. Returnships vary by company, but often range from 12 weeks to a year, with support for returners in specific corporate and technical roles. To see a list of companies that offer returnships, check out this list from Path Forward.
Remote Internships Wrapup
While not every business offers a remote internship program for up-and-coming professionals, many top companies offer opportunities for those willing to take the time to search job openings for positions that might be a great fit. Whether you are a high school graduate, student intern, or new college graduate, it’s important to focus on your long-term career goals as you send out resumes and let friends and family know you are looking for work.
Looking for more companies that offer remote internships? Check out this massive list of companies from Ripplematch.
