Education/Justice Internship Opportunities

CUNY Cultural Corps Fall Internship Program

CUNY Cultural Corps is a career development program that places CUNY students in paid internships at cultural organizations throughout NYC. The program was started in collaboration with the NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs as an effort to create more diversity and equity in NYC’s cultural sector. CUNY Cultural Corps works with a wide range of students. From art history majors looking to get a behind the scenes look at museum operations to accounting majors with a soft spot for the arts. Students selected for the Fall 2025 will work in one of the following departments: Development & Fundraising, Communication & Marketing, Education & Public Relations, Curatorial & Exhibitions, and Production Management (Performances & Events)
Pay Rate: $20/hr.

DEADLINE: March 31, 2025

New Jersey Transit Summer Internship

This 10-week immersive experience goes beyond traditional classroom learning, providing students with real-world scenarios in their chosen field. With targeted projects, immersive tours, and engaging events, interns gain valuable insights and hands-on experience in a professional setting. Join NJ TRANSIT's Summer Internship Program for an unforgettable experience that will shape your future. Explore, learn, grow, and become a part of our dynamic team as we pave the way for the future of transportation.
Pay Rate $18–$28/hr.

DEADLINE: March 31, 2025

Internship to Employment

CUNY''s Internship to Employment provides paid opportunities for recent CUNY graduates to intern for 12-weeks with NYC small businesses, with the aim of converting the internships into employment. The program connects recent or upcoming CUNY alumni who must have graduated with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from a CUNY school between January 2023 and January 2025.
Pay Rate: $20/hr.

DEADLINE: April 2, 2025

Senator Kristen Gillibrand Internship

Senator Gillibrand’s Senate internship program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and serve through first-hand participation in government service, and the legislative process. The program is intended to provide participants with the tools, skills, and experience that they can readily apply to future challenges and professional pursuits. We expect a great deal from our interns. Candidates will have a diverse, challenging experience and make a genuine contribution to Senator Gillibrand’s work on behalf of New York and the nation.
Pay Rate: $3,000 Stipend

DEADLINE: April 7, 2025

Research Foundation of the City of New York Summer Internship

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking applicants for an eight-week internship designed to provide an understanding of the mission and functions of an educational research foundation. The interns will work in key areas fulfilling assigned tasks including job shadowing, special projects, and clerical duties. Interns will work in one of the following departments: Finance, Grants & Contracts, Human Resources, Legal, Procurement & Payables, and Systems & Information Services.
Pay Rate: $20/hr.

DEADLINE: April 11, 2025

BNY Green Careers Launchpad Internship Program

BNYDC’s Green Careers Accelerator Program provides current college students and recent grads with paid internships, networking opportunities, and a portfolio of experience needed to secure high-quality employment in New York City's fast-growing green economy. Program participants will gain experience, connections, and learn valuable new skills. Networking events, hands-on applications, modeling and research are some of the many opportunity's the intern stand to gain from this program.
Pay Rate: $17.50/hr.

DEADLINE: April 18, 2025

The Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Summer 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, researching legislation. Interns are able to work on either a part-time or full-time basis.
Pay Rate: $18/hr.

DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

American Museum of Natural History Fall Internship Program

Through a comprehensive learning program, interns develop the skillful art of initiating engaging science conversations through interactive and reflective workshops. Museum Education Experience Program (MEEP) interns initiate science discussions with the Museum’s visitors using the halls as a launchpad. They go beyond conveying mere facts to support our people in fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the science content in exhibition spaces. Interested applicants should think of this as an internship in Science Communication; you can combine your passion and curiosity about science with your strong conversational skills to educate museum visitors.
Pay Rate: Stipend up to $2,500
Academic Available

DEADLINE: July 15, 2025

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

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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Your resume MUST be approved by a Career Advisor to apply to these opportunities.