Project Coordinator Internships

Project coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working project managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Airlines, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, with Delta Air Lines, Tesla, and Namify among the employers posting roles now.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top stateGeorgia
Top employerDelta Air Lines
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Work type67% On-site
Top industryAirlines

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Namify LLC
Project Coordinator Intern
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Namify LLC
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Project Coordinator Intern
Namify LLC
Springville, Utah
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Continental
Intern - IT Analyst / Project Coordinator, Year-Round
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Continental
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Intern - IT Analyst / Project Coordinator, Year-Round
Continental
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
10,000+

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Tesla
Internship, Project Manager, Media Coordinator (Fall 2026)
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Tesla
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Internship, Project Manager, Media Coordinator (Fall 2026)
Tesla
Rockville, Maryland
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$20.55 - $35.17/hr
On-Site
10,000+

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Delta Air Lines
Co-op, In-Flight Services, Project Coordinator (Spring 2027)
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Delta Air Lines
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Co-op, In-Flight Services, Project Coordinator (Spring 2027)
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
10,000+

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Delta Air Lines
Co-op, In-Flight Services, Project Coordinator (Fall 2026)
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Delta Air Lines
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Co-op, In-Flight Services, Project Coordinator (Fall 2026)
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
10,000+

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Project Coordinator Internship Market

Who's Hiring

Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines2 open roles
Tesla
Tesla1 open role
Namify
Namify1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Airlines
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials

Tips for Your Project Coordinator Internship Search

Apply earlier than you think you need to

Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September and October, and close them before many students start looking. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so new openings appear year-round. Check listings consistently rather than waiting for a single season.

Build a project portfolio before you apply

Project coordinator intern screens look for evidence you can plan, track, and close work, not a long job history. Document two or three real projects with the tools you used, the timeline you managed, and a link to the deliverable. A project plan, a process map, or a written case study gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate.

Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time

Campus fairs surface structured internship cohorts tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller programs alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never make it to a fair.

Practice your interview format before the first screen

Project coordinator intern interviews typically include behavioral questions on organization and prioritization, a scenario where you walk through how you'd scope or track a project, and sometimes a case exercise. Practice out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers assess how you structure a problem as much as the final answer you reach.

Target structured internship programs built for new entrants

Many larger organizations run cohort-based or rotational programs designed to bring people new to project coordination into the field. These programs provide structured training, assigned mentors, and clearer paths to return offers. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that match your target industry and submit in the first application wave.

Set your work-type filter before you start searching

On-site roles are 67% of the project coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start applying so you're not sorting through roles in cities you can't reach or formats that don't work for your schedule. Filter by location and work type first, then search within that set.

Project Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a project coordinator internship?

Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented project log or case study showing how you planned, tracked, and closed a project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.

Can a project coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?

Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for project coordinator interns is consistent delivery on real work, team headcount at offer time, and how early you signal interest in returning. Perform well on actual projects, ask for feedback regularly, and treat the internship as an extended interview rather than counting on an offer.

When should I apply for project coordinator internships?

Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so those application windows open in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently, rather than waiting for a single seasonal push, keeps you from missing the cohorts that move fast.

Are project coordinator internships paid?

Most professional project coordinator internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the pay range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common at established organizations, particularly in corporate, government, and technology environments.

What should a project coordinator internship resume include?

Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects with the tools you used and links to where the work lives, a project plan you built, a process you designed, a case study you wrote, or a portfolio showing deliverables. Add relevant coursework in project management, operations, or your target industry. Keep the resume to one page.

Are there remote project coordinator internships?

Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the project coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide you can commit to that format, and use the work-type filter to surface them without sorting through roles that don't fit your situation.

Can international students get project coordinator internships?

Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.

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