ARCMTS Internship Program
The ARCMTS Internship Program is a structured, semester-based experience that embeds students within the internal operations of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center for Managed Technology Services (ARCMTS).
Interns are placed within key service verticals, such as Business Operations, DevOps, Infrastructure, or Business Relationship Management, and gain real-world exposure to the systems that enable research success across all disciplines.
Through supervision, coaching, and applied project work, students develop leadership capacity, technical fluency, and operational expertise while contributing meaningfully to service delivery and organizational improvement.
Vision and Mission
The ARCMTS Internship Program envisions a future in which operational and technology leaders are developed through immersive, real-world experiences that strengthen the research enterprise. By offering hands-on opportunities within a structured support framework, the program builds internal capacity, promotes innovation, and equips students with the professional skills necessary to thrive in diverse research environments.
The mission of the ARCMTS Internship Program is to empower undergraduate and graduate students to contribute to the operational and technological infrastructure supporting research across disciplines. Interns are embedded within ARCMTS’s internal service verticals, where they engage in applied learning and professional development. Through this experience, the program enhances career readiness, reinforces critical service systems, and contributes to the success of research institutions throughout the Texas A&M University System and beyond.
What Our Program Offers
Paid Internship
Interns are compensated for their contributions through Workforce Development Grant funding and strategic partnerships.
Real-World Experience
Interns are embedded within internal ARCMTS operations—not external client work—providing unique behind-the-scenes exposure.
Hands-On Project Work
Interns contribute to meaningful internal projects (e.g., workflow improvements, documentation, system enhancements).
Structured Program Format
Includes orientation, weekly check-ins, coaching, project-based learning, and capstone presentations.
Professional Development
Interns develop leadership behaviors, operational fluency, communication skills, and self-awareness.
STEM-Based Learning
Immerses students in developing technical expertise, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills essential for innovation in science and technology.
Capstone Presentation
Interns complete and present a project addressing a real ARCMTS operational need.
Career Readiness
Resume coaching, final evaluations, and optional letters of recommendation prepare students for future roles.
Undergraduate Track
Task-based entry into research operations with structured support.
Graduate Track
Independent project work, strategic contributions, and leadership development.
Certifications
An opportunity to complete certification programs offered by internationally recognized organizations such as PeopleCert, PMI, and others.