Liberal Arts & Humanities Internship Opportunities

Blackstone LaunchPad

Blackstone LaunchPad helps first-generation and low-income college students build career skills and gain real-world exposure. In partnership with 60+ higher education institutions and mission-aligned nonprofits, we provide career training and access to paid internships at Blackstone, its portfolio companies, and high-growth startups.

CUNY Spring Forward

With a CUNY Spring Forward internship, you are paid to explore your future career and learn on the job! Spring Forward internships are designed for CUNY undergraduates like you who have no prior internship experience. CUNY offers training to all Spring Forward interns to ensure you can hit the ground running and provides support throughout the program.
Pay Rate: $20/hr.

DEADLINE: October 13, 2025

HRTP: A Public Health Fall Internship Program

One of the oldest and largest public health traineeships in the country, the NYC Health Department Health Research Training Program (HRTP) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to experience some of the real-life challenges of public health. By working on current public health issues under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced professionals, students apply classroom learning to practical problems in a closely matched practicum. In the process, they learn critical skills needed to excel in the field.

DEADLINE: October 15, 2025

Idol Media Group Comedy Sitcom Production Internship

Idol Media Group is offering two dynamic internship roles for ambitious college students eager to gain real-world experience in the fast-paced world of television production. This opportunity is designed to help students apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, fostering growth and creativity. Students majoring in Theatre Arts, Fashion, Media Arts, or related fields who are passionate about storytelling, production, and design are welcome to apply. Two current positions are: costume wardrobe production assistant and TV director/producer intern.
Academic credit Available

DEADLINE: October 17, 2025

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship

This program helps bring diverse young talent to the government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work at a federal agency. The program is actively recruiting for the spring 2026 cohort to join the National Science Foundation and the Small Business Administration as paid interns. Undergraduate students from all academic disciplines are welcome to apply. Fully remote and in-person opportunities are available.
Stipend: $3,200

DEADLINE: October 23, 2025

The Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Winter Internship

Interns will work with staff to serve the constituents of New York’s 14th Congressional District. The goal is to provide each intern with a meaningful experience that will enhance their understanding of Congress. Intern responsibilities may include attending briefings and hearings, assisting staff with public events, administrative work as assigned, and researching legislation. Interns are able to work on either a part-time or full-time basis.
Pay Rate: $18 per hour

DEADLINE: October 30, 2025

CUNY Cultural Corps

CUNY Cultural Corps is a career development program that places CUNY students in paid internships at cultural organizations throughout NYC. The program was initiated in collaboration with the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs as an effort to promote diversity and equity in NYC’s cultural sector. CUNY Cultural Corps works with a wide range of students. From art history majors looking to gain a behind-the-scenes look at museum operations to accounting majors with a soft spot for the arts. The program works with all majors, backgrounds, and skill levels.
Pay Rate: $20/hr.

DEADLINE: October 31, 2025

Kleinfield Bridal Stylist Spring Internship

Learn and understand the day-to-day tasks of a Kleinfeld Bridal Stylist. Attend morning product knowledge meetings and presentations. Support Bridal Stylists with inventory, sales, and shadow appointments. Learn what it takes to find out what a bride is dreaming of for their big day. Interns also observe the alterations, PR, and production departments as well as assist the accessories department.
Academic Credit available

DEADLINE: November 14, 2025

Fox Corporation Spring 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: $20-$30/hr.

DEADLINE: November 23, 2025

New York Amsterdam News Spring Internship

Intern positions are available in the editorial and digital departments. Amsterdam News interns must be located in New York City and have a passion for writing about the Black community. Interns are 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: December 1, 2025

New York Amsterdam News Winter/Spring Internship

Intern positions are available in our editorial and digital departments. Amsterdam News interns must be located in New York City and have a passion for writing about the Black community. Interns are 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 the media or other fields.
Academic Credit available

DEADLINE: December 1, 2025

Senator Kristen Gillibrand Spring Internship

Each academic semester, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s New York City office hosts a team of highly motivated, dedicated, and civic-minded student interns. The program is designed to cultivate and mentor young leaders, developing them for future public service opportunities. By working directly with the senator’s staff, students gain a unique perspective on observing and engaging with government work. Interns are placed in functional departments in the senator’s New York City office, including Constituent Affairs, Community Outreach, and Operations. Legal interns correspond with federal agencies to advocate for constituents through casework.
Academic Credit Available

DEADLINE: December 23, 2025

Fox Corporation Summer Internship

DEADLINE: January 11, 2026

LifeSci NYC

Led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and its Life Sciences and Healthcare team, the City’s investment in life sciences will create, produce, and deliver dozens of new cures and treatments, generating thousands of new jobs for New Yorkers—making our city healthier and fairer. The program seeks to provide experience and training for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences industry, providing opportunities to work in a wide range of companies, from early-stage startups to large pharmaceutical and biotech firms.
Pay Rate: $16/hr.

Rolling Admissions

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

Maimonides Medical Center;

From primary care to specialized care, Maimonides Medical Center is among the world’s finest hospitals and is the third largest independent teaching hospital in the nation. The 705-bed facility is complemented by over 70 community-based health care centers. An internationally renowned staff of over 600 physicians is supported by the most advanced technology. Highly skilled nursing and support staff provide quality patient care, and interpretation is available in over 70 languages. Maimonides is proud to have over 1700 volunteers and students serve its community each year.

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