Education/Justice Internship Opportunities
Office of Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine Fall Internship
Gain work experience as an urban planner, a policy and communication intern within the Office of Manhattan Borough President. Selected individuals must possess excellent research skills along with the ability to complete tasks independently. Effective written and oral communication skills will also be important. Departments include Community Affairs, Communitions, Constituent Services, Budgeting, Events and Partnerships, Policy, Scheduling and Land Use and Planning.
DEADLINE: June 30, 2024
Fox Corporation Fall Internship
The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for participants to gain
practical experience while interning for one of the biggest media and entertainment
companies in the world. Interns will participate in real-world projects, which provide
valuable work experience and leadership skills. The FOX Internship Program is for
motivated college students who are passionate about the news industry. College Associates
are paid to gain real world work experience with guidance from the top news professionals.
College Associates are assigned to a department that matches their skill set, work
experience and career aspirations.
Pay Rate: $17/hr.
DEADLINE: July 7, 2024
Brooklyn Museum Fall Internship
As a Brooklyn Museum intern, you’ll join a dynamic group of emerging arts professionals
to re-envision the future of museums while gaining workplace skills through hands-on,
real-world projects. Selected interns will be paired with a supervisor and integrated
into one of the museum’s departments, participating fully in day-to-day workplace
activities and projects with the guidance of full-time staff members. In addition
to gaining extensive work experience, interns will also attend seminars that focus
on the role of museums in society today and include intimate conversations with Museum
staff. Seminars include intimate conversations with Brooklyn Museum curators, conservators,
educators, and collection and exhibition specialists, as well as invited artists and
outside experts. Interns also visit local museums and other cultural institutions.
Pay Rate: $17/hr.
DEADLINE: July 14, 2024
The Whitney Museum of American Art Fall Internship
The Whitney's Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship to undergraduate
students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. If you are a college
student interested in learning more about how museums work or are considering a museum
career, we encourage you to apply. Interns are assigned to specific departments across
the Museum where they assist professional staff, interact with the public, conduct
research, provide administrative support, and learn about modern and contemporary
American art. For Fall 2024, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12
weeks for a total of 200 hours.
Pay rate: $3,000 Stipend
Academic Credit available
DEADLINE: July 26, 2024
New York Amsterdam News Fall Internship
Intern positions are available in our editorial and digital departments. Amsterdam News interns must be located in the New York City area and have a passion for writing about the Black community. Interns will be required to participate in weekly video conference meetings with staff, editors, and the internship coordinator. Interns are provided with significant opportunities to boost their professional profiles plus ongoing references as they seek opportunities in media or other fields.
DEADLINE: July 27, 2024
The New York Historical Society Fall Internship
The York Historical Society offers internships in both Museum and Library divisions
for college students. From modeling creative exhibition layouts to researching with
our curators and educators, our interns experience unparalleled career development
and cultivate fruitful professional relationships. This internship program is designed
to mentor and cultivate today’s leaders and prepare you for future public service
opportunities. Interns are provided a unique vantage point from which to observe and
participate in government work.
Pay Rate: $16/hr.
DEADLINE: August 2, 2024
The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Fall Internship
The Brooklyn Borough President’s Office is looking for a highly motivated Communications intern, a Community Boards intern, and an Intergovernmental Affairs and Appointments intern. Some requirements for these positions are excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving skills. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask and prioritize duties and knowledge of New York City’s policy landscape, and Brooklyn and interest in its neighborhoods/communities a plus. The work schedule is flexible based on the candidate’s schedule.
DEADLINE: August 9, 2024
Student Intern Program at the Department of Civil Service
The New New York Leaders Student Intern Program provides college students with the
unique opportunity to work in state government where they receive valuable hands-on
program experience and are introduced to the value of a career in public service.
The Student Intern Program welcomes applications from undergraduate and graduate students
at colleges and universities throughout New York State. Each intern works in a particular
area within a New York State executive branch agency or department and has opportunities
to gain valuable experience, interact with government leaders and policymakers, and
perform rewarding and meaningful work.
Pay Rate: $17hr.
Academic Credit Available
DEADLINE: September 4, 2024
Metropolitan Museum of Art Spring Internship
The Museum offers internship opportunities for college students interested in careers
in art museums. Join a community of interns to gain professional skills and learn
about museum practice. The Met has over forty department areas that host interns from
a wide variety of academic backgrounds. For example, students majoring in computer
science might apply to intern in the Digital or Information Systems & Technology departments.
Engineering students might be interested in the Buildings and Construction Department.
Art history and other humanities students gain valuable experience in curatorial departments,
as well as Editorial, Education, and Development. Studio art, design, or photography
majors have thrived in areas like Digital, Design, or Imaging. The Department of Scientific
Research welcomes students with a strong background in science.
Pay Rate: $22/hr.
DEADLINE: September 18, 2024
Brooklyn Museum Spring Internship
As a Brooklyn Museum intern, you’ll join a dynamic group of emerging arts professionals
to re-envision the future of museums while gaining workplace skills through hands-on,
real-world projects. Selected interns will be paired with a supervisor and integrated
into one of the museum’s departments, participating fully in day-to-day workplace
activities and projects with the guidance of full-time staff members. In addition
to gaining extensive work experience, interns will also attend seminars that focus
on the role of museums in society today and include intimate conversations with Museum
staff. Seminars include intimate conversations with Brooklyn Museum curators, conservators,
educators, and collection and exhibition specialists, as well as invited artists and
outside experts. Interns also visit local museums and other cultural institutions.
Pay Rate: $17/hr.
DEADLINE: November 3, 2024
Office of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer
Your interest in Senator Schumer’s internship program is a positive indication that
you are an informed member of your community with a willingness to learn and contribute
significantly to the Legislative branch of our government. This internship presents
an opportunity for both a unique learning experience and an inside look at the political
process. Applicants must be hard-working, have strong writing and communication skills
and have a demonstrated interest in public policy. While applicants from all backgrounds
will be considered, students from New York are strongly encouraged to apply. Interns
in the state offices assist staff with constituent service work, our scheduling team
or are press team. Paid internships are available to interns who have been accepted
into the internship program and are able to certify financial need and meet eligibility
criteria.
Pay Rate: $1,000 – $1,500 Stipend
Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis
The Borgen Project Internship
The Borgen Project have several internship and volunteer openings that may be of interest
to you, these range from HR, PR/Marketing to writing and journalism. All internship
and volunteer programs provide experience in advocacy, mobilizing and fundraising,
coupled with real industry exposure and an insight into the nonprofit world. Borgen
Project remote internships are work from home roles, weekly deadlines must be met,
meetings will be held online and a weekly update of your progress submitted.
Academic Credit
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS
Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program
The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program is a team of dedicated professionals focused on providing individuals with meaningful college experience, relationships and life. Currently, we are establishing a team of devoted college student mentors to provide support to students with intellectual disabilities. College Mentors will provide academic, internship, community and social supports to students enrolled in Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program.
Mentors are thoroughly trained and supervised by our program coordinator and are involved in a variety of activities with our students.
PART-TIME | FLEXIBLE | $15/hour POSITION
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS
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