We have lots of paid research gigs. Imagine getting paid to do cool research or internships that actually help you build real-world skills!

Humboldt Economics Ruprecht Assistantship provides an opportunity for students to work with faculty on Economics research projects. Students receive a stipend while gaining an important hands-on learning experience.

The Humboldt Economic Index provides paid opportunities for students to gain experience in community-based research. Student positions include Assistant Editor and Assistant Analyst.

Cal Poly Humboldt hosts the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Many economics students complete a paid summer internship locally or at one of the many SBDCs throughout California. And a number of students land their first job with the SBDC after graduation.

Econ 470S, Sustainable Rural Economic Development, is a Service Learning course where students intern for a local economic development organization in conjunction with the course. This opportunity helps students make connections between their “real world” experience in the community and the economic theory learned in class. In the past, students have completed their service with AEDC, the County of Humboldt, the City of Arcata, Food for People, Seventh Generation Fund, PlanWest, Northcoast Environmental Center, and many others.

Other Internship Opportunities

Humboldt Economics students have had many opportunities to do local, national, and international internships. Below are several of the internships and placements in which our majors have recently been involved:

• County of Humboldt, Economic Development Office
• Amnesty International UK
• California Integrated Waste Management Board
• Center for Environmental Economic Development
• Conservation Strategy Fund
• Forest Community Research
• Index of Economic Activity for Humboldt County
• Klamath Watershed Institute
• NetApp (San Francisco)
• Office for Economic and Community Development (Humboldt)
• Planwest Partners
• Strategic Energy Innovations
• Umpqua Bank
• U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Development Alternatives, Inc, Tanzania
• U.S. Olympics, Salt Lake City