海角社区

Internships and Jobs

Internships provide valuable, real-world learning experiences. You will build your skills, professional network, resume, and confidence in advance of your job search.

Discover What鈥檚 Possible

Internships open the door to real-world experience and your future. At Rivier, internships are more than r茅sum茅 builders; they鈥檙e opportunities to explore your interests, sharpen your skills, and gain the confidence you need to stand out in today鈥檚 competitive job market. The benefits go far beyond the classroom, as internships give you a meaningful edge when it鈥檚 time to begin your job search.

The impact is real: according to Forbes, 63% of college graduates who completed a paid internship received a job offer, compared to just 35% of those who didn鈥檛. Even more, graduates with paid internship experience earned starting salaries that were, on average, 28% higher than their peers.听

Discover what鈥檚 possible when you turn classroom learning into real-world experience. At Rivier, internships empower you to explore your potential, refine your goals, and step confidently into a future that鈥檚 uniquely your own.

Raiders at Work

Olivia Couto '26 - Criminal Justice - U.S. Marshals Service

Shadowing fugitive apprehensions and federal task forces, Olivia Couto finds her calling in the heart of the action.

Faith Nabalu '26 - Cybersecurity Management - Mainstay Tech

Faith Nabalu never imagined herself in a tech career, but coming to 海角社区 as a freshman from Uganda in 2022 gave her the chance to start fresh.

Jake O'Connor '27 - Finance - Arrow Security & Training

A passion for numbers is shaping Jake O鈥機onnor鈥檚 path toward a future in finance and senior leadership.

Ethan Ribeiro Santos '26 - Cybersecurity Management - Pfizer

Ethan Ribeiro Santos transforms a lifelong interest in computers into a promising cybersecurity career path.

Madeline Fitts '24 - Business Management - Nashua Ed Foundation

What began as a business education led Madeline Fitts to discover a passion for non-profit marketing.

Joseph O'Reilly '25 - Cybersecurity Management - BAE Systems

After transferring to Rivier as a sophomore, Joseph O鈥橰eilly pursued internship opportunities that led him into a career in military contracting.

Carter Poulin '26 - Finance - Ameriprise Financial

Carter Poulin translates two years of internship experience into valuable professional skills as he pursues his career on the ice.

Irelynn Mullen '25 - Biology and Psychology - Student Researcher

A chemistry internship inspired Irelynn Mullen to pursue a career in the lab, transforming an unexpected interest into a profession.

Resources to Get You Started

Rivier partners with local and national companies that are searching for talented college students and graduates to join their organizations. The Office of Career and Life Success assists students in finding and securing internship opportunities and job openings. Many Rivier interns have received offers for permanent employment during or after their internship experience.

"My internship with BAE Systems gave me a platform to showcase my skills at a company whose mission is to support and protect those who serve our country," says Joseph O鈥橰eilly, Class of 2025. He began the internship in June 2024 and, by October, Joseph applied for a full-time position and accepted an offer soon after.

Contact

Office of Career and Life Success