Education/Justice Internship Opportunities
New York Amsterdam News Summer 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: May 20, 2024
Future Leaders in Public Service Fall 2024 Internship
This program helps bring diverse young talent to government and offers students the
opportunity to apply their educational training to work at a federal agency. The program
is actively recruiting for the Fall 2024 cohort. Undergraduate students from all academic
disciplines are welcome to apply. Managed by the Partnership for Public Service, the
Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program.
Stipend: $3,200
DEADLINE: May 24, 2024
White House Council on Environmental Quality Fall Internship
The White House Internship Program (WHIP) is a public service leadership and development
program that provides emerging leaders with an opportunity to gain valuable skills
while supporting the work of the White House Office. The Council on Environmental
Quality (CEQ) interns are supervised by CEQ staff, and provide critical research and
writing assistance on a range of environmental policies. Through CEQ’s participation
in policy procedure across the Federal government, interns have the opportunity to
perform diverse and substantive policy work. Duties include but are not limited to:
researching policy issues; assisting the staff in drafting fact sheets, memos, and
blogs; attending meetings; liaising with external stakeholders; managing projects;
performing administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned. The office environment
is fast paced, so accuracy and attention to detail are absolute requirements.
Pay Rate: $750/wk.
DEADLINE: May 24, 2024
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Internship
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has partnered with CUNY to provide
paid internship opportunities to CUNY students. CUNY students. Interns will be exposed
to real-world work experiences at the largest public transit authority in the United
States. Internship positions will vary across MTA divisions including but not limited
to accounting/finance, technology, engineering, and human resources. communications
and law.
Pay rate: $21/hr.
DEADLINE: May 31, 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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