Internship FAQs

If you would like to submit an internship application, please view the "Internship Application" page on this website. Simply mouse over the Internship Program tab at the top of the page and select "Internship Application." 

Because MaineIT services a variety of needs across State Government, we offer placements for numerous subject areas, including: 

• Database Management 
• Customer Service 
• Project Management 
• Programming
• Security 
• System Administration 
• Windows
• Linux
• Data Analytics
• Data Integration
• Networking
• ...and More!

When you submit an application, you'll be able to select which area of expertise you'd like to intern in. 

Yes. Most of MaineIT is working remotely now, and we'll work with you to ensure you have the technological flexibility needed to work from home. 

We understand that paying internships attract high-quality talent, so MaineIT strives to pay interns a reasonable wage for their time. While we can't guarantee a paying internship, we promise to pursue all options available to pay an intern. 

Yes! If you become an intern with us, the Internship Manager will coordinate with your school for applicable credit. 

If you don't find an answer to your question here, please reach out to MaineIT.Internships@maine.gov. 

Interning at MaineIT allows interns to work in a professional environment utilizing computer science and technology skills they are learning in school. MaineIT is the state's largest IT service organization, and interns are exposed to career professionals and a vital understanding of large and small-scale tech-oriented tteam environments.

Internships are normally three months, with the possibility of extending if applicable or necessary. 

We usually seek motivated, problem solving, undergraduate students with some prior work in internships, coursework or evidence of hands on programs/projects related to business or technology; who are pursuing or have completed degrees or certifications in Computer Science or training program for Application/Computer Systems, Hardware/Software, Expert Systems, Networking, Programming, Systems Analysis, Web Design or Social Media applications.

Preference was is usually given to students with a good GPA and  had at least 1-2 years of experience as an intern and/or completion of projects, or experience that is work related and within the area of technology or business.

Yes, one of our guiding principles in our internship program is allowing students the tool they need to complete their academic requirements while working in MaineIT. Our supervisors and mentors will do our best to accommodate students needs.