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Syska Hennessy Group

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$20.25 - $27.50/hr

... and fun social events, it's everything you'll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding ... Interns are encouraged and expected to attend these sessions as such are crucial to their ...

Austin PBS

Internship | Social Media Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is looking for a Social Media Intern to join our team. If you're a strong ... With thousands of hours of programming across multiple platforms and hundreds of community events ...

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Syska Hennessy Group

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Boston, MA · On-site

$20.25 - $27.50/hr

... and fun social events, it's everything you'll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding ... Interns are encouraged and expected to attend these sessions as such are crucial to their ...

Syska Hennessy Group

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$20.25 - $27.50/hr

... and fun social events, it's everything you'll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding ... Interns are encouraged and expected to attend these sessions as such are crucial to their ...

Social Impact

Software Engineering Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

Software Engineering Intern Location: Washington DC Metro Area (Hybrid / Occasional Onsite Meetups ... Internship We are an early-stage technology startup building a next-generation enterprise platform ...

Denver

Social Work Unpaid Internship

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Interns will be paired with social case workers located at the main Castro building or at our ... Time Commitment: Twelve to twenty hours per week, as required by their academic programing.

Curtiss-Wright

Co-Op (Fall Term)

Cheswick, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Mechanical Engineering Interns and Co-ops Hiring for the following Departments: * Defense Business ... Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick ...

Curtiss-Wright

$16 - $20.75/hr

Mechanical Engineering Interns and Co-ops Hiring for the following Departments: * Defense Business ... Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick ...

Curtiss-Wright

$16 - $20.75/hr

Mechanical Engineering Interns and Co-ops Hiring for the following Departments: * Defense Business ... Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick ...

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How much do social engineering internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for social engineering internship in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Social Engineering Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Social Engineering Intern, you need a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, social engineering tactics, and ethical hacking, often supported by relevant coursework or certifications like CompTIA Security+. Familiarity with penetration testing tools, phishing simulation platforms, and reporting systems is typically expected. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and ethical judgment are crucial soft skills for effectively identifying vulnerabilities and interacting with stakeholders. These skills are vital to ensure accurate risk assessments and help organizations defend against social engineering attacks.

What types of projects do Social Engineering Interns typically work on during their internship?

Social Engineering Interns are often involved in hands-on projects such as crafting phishing simulations, conducting security awareness assessments, and participating in red team exercises. They may also assist in analyzing employee responses to simulated attacks and help develop training materials to strengthen organizational defenses. These projects are typically supervised by experienced security professionals, offering interns valuable exposure to real-world scenarios and an opportunity to collaborate closely with IT security teams and other stakeholders.

What is a Social Engineering Internship?

A Social Engineering Internship is a training position where individuals learn about the techniques used to manipulate people into revealing confidential information, typically as part of cybersecurity awareness and testing. Interns often assist security teams in simulating social engineering attacks, such as phishing or pretexting, to help organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their human defenses. The role provides hands-on experience in both understanding social engineering tactics and helping to develop strategies to prevent successful attacks.

What is the difference between Social Engineering Internship vs Penetration Testing Internship?

AspectSocial Engineering InternshipPenetration Testing Internship
Required CredentialsBasic cybersecurity knowledge, certifications like CompTIA Security+Advanced cybersecurity skills, certifications like CEH or OSCP
Work EnvironmentOffice or remote, focus on social tactics and human factorsTechnical labs, security testing environments, often technical and hands-on
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity firms, corporate security teams, government agenciesUsed in cybersecurity firms, consulting, and IT security departments

Social Engineering Internships focus on understanding and exploiting human psychology to test security awareness, while Penetration Testing Internships involve technical hacking skills to identify vulnerabilities. Both roles are essential in cybersecurity but differ in approach and skill set required.

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Infographic showing various Social Engineering Internship job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Arts Internship Coordinator

ArtWorks for Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$15.50/hr

Part-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Company Description
ArtWorks for Milwaukee's mission is strengthening Milwaukee's workforce through arts internships that help teens develop career skills.
ArtWorks has a three-tiered structure, beginning with an introductory unpaid internship, followed by an intermediate paid internship, and ending with a Tier 3, paid entrepreneurship internship. Every ArtWorks internship is designed to help teens develop the 21st century skills, transferable job skills that are critical to today's working world. Each internship also includes reflection, self-evaluation, and formal feedback to measure the interns' understanding, demonstration, and application of 21st century skills.
Job Description
Program Summary
Working in a small team of 3-7 teens, interns working for a full year, 7-10 hours a week. Under the internship coordinator's guidance, the teens develop their entrepreneurial skills through a combination of instruction, informal presentations by volunteer experts, and hands-on work. Interns focus on several entrepreneurial qualities in this advanced internship, including perseverance, self-confidence, initiative, tolerance for ambiguity, goal setting, and communication.
Position Summary
ArtWorks for Milwaukee is seeking an arts internship coordinator to lead the organization's Tier 3 interns in a series of entrepreneurial learning experiences, commission projects, and mentoring opportunities. The ideal candidate would have skills in hands-on visual arts, workshop facilitation, customer service, and business. The candidate does not need to have in-depth entrepreneurial knowledge, but must be able to utilize ArtWorks' network of volunteers as subject-matter experts to educate students. For three to five hours per week, the internship coordinator will provide support to the program manager in coordinating programmatic logistics and administration.
Qualifications
Duties & Responsibilities
Lesson Planning (30% of time)
  • Create weekly lesson plans using pre-designed ArtWorks curriculum
  • Apply and grow knowledge of entrepreneurship, business, and nonprofit management
  • Maintain consistent focus on 21st century skills in lesson design

Teaching & Faciliation (40% of time)
  • Implement ArtWorks' curriculum and make modifications where necessary during programming
  • Support social emotional learning (SEL) through arts and workforce readiness instruction
  • Supervise participants, managing behaviors with empathy and support
  • Monitor intern attendance and puctuality at all sessions
  • Act as a positive role model and mentor to all participants
  • Provide group and one-on-one instruction
  • Establish a safe learning and social environment for all students and site staff
  • Create weekly social media and marketing content with interns
  • Guide students through projects while also allowing independent decision-making

Program Quality - Admin/Coordination (30% of time)
  • Model the 21st century skills fundamental to ArtWorks' skill-building model
  • Ensure interns record their hours with timekeeping software
  • Represent ArtWorks at community events
  • Document successes and challenges after each session for program staff's review
  • Provide feedback and evaluations to interns to maximize individual success
  • Participate in weekly staff and program meetings
  • Other tasks and projects as assigned by the program manager and/or executive director

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Highly skilled in visual arts media
  • At least one year teaching, facilitating, or mentoring experience in a similar role
  • At least one year working with youth, particularly youth of color
  • Cultural competency to work well with all communities and individuals
  • Communicate effectively with program and site staff
  • Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
  • Flexibility and multitasking skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills while working on a team
  • Effective time management
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Knowledge of social emotional learning (SEL)
  • Experience working with youth who have experienced trauma
  • Experience working with youth with physical, mental, or neurological disabilities
  • Experience creating lesson plans or curricula
  • Business-minded, knowledge of and/or experience with entrepreneurship and business administration
  • Interest in social justice and social change initiatives

Additional Information
Compensation & Schedule
  • Programming runs after school (between 3pm and 7pm) during the school year (September - May). Programming runs during the day (between 10am and 3pm) in the summer months (June - August).
  • Access to reliable transportation is preferred. This position involves occasional errands, off-site program visits, community events, etc.
  • $15.50 per hour
  • Intended start date: May 13, 2019

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