Internship Agreement Template

INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT

Date: Date

Between:

Host Organization: Company/Organization Name

Address: Organization Address Industry: Industry Type Contact Person: Name

Title: Title

Email: Email

AND

Intern: Intern Name

Address: Intern Address Date of Birth: DOB Email: Email Phone: Phone

Educational Institution: Institution Name (if applicable)

Program: Program Name Academic Advisor: Name/Email

1. INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Position Title: Internship Title

Department: Department Name

Supervisor: Supervisor Name

Type: Paid/Unpaid/Academic Credit

Start Date: Date

End Date: Date

Duration: Number weeks/months

Extension Possible: Yes/No - Subject to mutual agreement

2. WORK SCHEDULE

Hours per Week: Number hours

Schedule: Days and times

Flexibility: Remote/Hybrid/On-site

Location:

Primary: Address Remote work: Percentage% (if applicable)

Breaks and Time Off:

• Meal breaks: Duration per day
• Personal days: Number (if applicable)
• Public holidays: Observed/Not observed

3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The internship is designed to provide experience in:

Skills Development:

• Skill/Competency 1
• Skill/Competency 2
• Skill/Competency 3
• Skill/Competency 4

Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1
• Outcome 2
• Outcome 3

4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Responsibility 1 2. Responsibility 2 3. Responsibility 3 4. Responsibility 4 5. Responsibility 5

Projects:

• Project 1
• Project 2

Reporting: Submit weekly/bi-weekly/monthly progress reports to supervisor

5. COMPENSATION (If Paid Internship)

Stipend/Salary: Amount per hour/week/month

Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly/Monthly on Dates

Payment Method: Bank transfer/Check

Reimbursements:

• Travel: Yes/No - Details
• Meals: Yes/No - Details
• Other: Specify

Not Included:

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid vacation
• Other benefits

6. ACADEMIC CREDIT (If Applicable)

Credit Hours: Number

Course Code: Code

Requirements for Credit:

• Minimum X hours of work
• Completion of learning objectives
• Supervisor evaluation
• Final report/presentation
• Academic institution requirements

Institution Representative: Name/Contact

7. SUPERVISION AND MENTORING

Direct Supervisor: Name

• Regular meetings: Frequency
• Performance feedback: Frequency
• Mentoring sessions: Frequency

Evaluation Process:

• Mid-term review: Date/Week
• Final evaluation: Date/Week
• Written assessment provided

8. TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

Orientation Program:

• Company overview and culture
• Workplace policies and procedures
• Safety training
• Systems and tools training
• Other orientation elements

Ongoing Training:

• Training opportunity 1
• Training opportunity 2

9. INTERN OBLIGATIONS

Intern agrees to:

• Perform duties diligently and professionally
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Follow organization's policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Act ethically and with integrity
• Seek guidance when needed
• Complete assigned projects
• Provide feedback on experience

10. ORGANIZATION OBLIGATIONS

Organization agrees to:

• Provide meaningful work experience
• Assign qualified supervisor
• Provide necessary workspace and tools
• Ensure safe working environment
• Provide orientation and training
• Offer regular feedback
• Complete evaluation forms
• Issue certificate/letter of completion

11. CONFIDENTIALITY

Confidential Information Includes:

• Business strategies and plans
• Financial information
• Customer/client data
• Proprietary technology
• Trade secrets
• Any information marked confidential

Obligations:

• Maintain strict confidentiality during and after internship
• Not disclose to third parties
• Return all confidential materials at end
• Not use for personal benefit

Duration: Confidentiality survives termination indefinitely

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Work Product: All work created during internship belongs to Organization

Included:

• Documents and reports
• Software code
• Designs and creative works
• Inventions and innovations
• Data and analysis

Exception: Academic work required for course credit remains property of Intern (with Organization having limited use rights)

13. CODE OF CONDUCT

Intern must:

• Dress appropriately per Dress code
• Treat colleagues with respect
• Maintain professional communication
• Use technology responsibly
• Report ethical concerns
• Comply with all policies including:

- Anti-harassment policy - Social media policy - Substance abuse policy

14. EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES

Provided by Organization:

• Workstation/Laptop
• Software access
• Phone/Communication tools
• ID badge/Access card
• Other equipment

Intern's Responsibility:

• Use equipment appropriately
• Maintain security
• Report damage or loss
• Return all items at end

15. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Organization Will:

• Provide safe workplace
• Conduct safety training
• Maintain emergency procedures
• Provide necessary safety equipment

Intern Must:

• Follow safety procedures
• Report hazards or incidents
• Use protective equipment
• Comply with emergency protocols

Insurance:

Intern responsible for own health insurance. Organization does not provide coverage unless specified: Details

16. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Opportunities May Include:

• Attendance at meetings/conferences
• Professional training sessions
• Networking events
• Career development workshops
• Other opportunities

17. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Expected Standards:

• Quality of work: Description
• Productivity: Description
• Professionalism: Description
• Initiative: Description

Performance Issues:

• Discussed promptly with supervisor
• Improvement plan if needed
• May result in early termination

18. TERMINATION

Termination by Organization:

• Poor performance
• Violation of policies
• Misconduct
• Organizational needs

Termination by Intern:

• Personal reasons
• Academic requirements
• Better opportunity

Notice Period: X weeks/days preferred

Upon Termination:

• Return all property
• Exit interview
• Final evaluation
• Letter of completion (if earned)

19. NO EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

This internship does not:

• Create employment relationship
• Guarantee future employment
• Entitle intern to employee benefits
• Create expectation of continued engagement

However, exceptional interns may be considered for future positions.

20. REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Upon successful completion, Organization will provide:

• Letter of completion
• Performance evaluation
• Professional reference (for future opportunities)

21. ACCOMMODATION

Organization will provide reasonable accommodations for interns with disabilities. Requests should be made to: Contact

22. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Issues should be addressed: 1. Discussion with supervisor 2. HR department involvement 3. Mediation/Other process

23. GOVERNING LAW

This agreement governed by laws of Jurisdiction.

24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This agreement constitutes complete understanding. Modifications must be in writing.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT:

Intern:

I have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this internship agreement.

Signature: _______________________

Name: Intern Name

Date: _______________________

Parent/Guardian (if intern is under 18):

Signature: _______________________

Name: Name

Date: _______________________

Host Organization:

Signature: _______________________

Name: Name

Title: Title

Date: _______________________

Educational Institution Representative (if applicable):

Signature: _______________________

Name: Name

Title: Title

Date: _______________________