Health Sciences & STEM Internship Opportunities

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)

NYCEDC is New York City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. The mission is to create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs. Intern placements are available across a variety of departments —including Asset Management, Planning, Finance, External Affairs, and more—where interns will gain hands-on experience in their fields.
Pay Rate: $19/hr.

DEADLINE: December 2, 2024

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Internship

A part of the nation’s largest municipal health system empowering New Yorkers to live their healthiest life, Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn. Intern in the following departments: Information Technology, Behavioral Health/ Psychology, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Labs: Chemistry/Biology/Pathology/Hematology, Finance, HealthCare Admin, Social Work, and Pharmacy to gain valuable professional experience.
Pay Rate: $24+/hr.

DEADLINE: December 30, 2024

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.

Deadline: December 31, 2024

The Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamic Summer Research Program

IICD at Columbia University offers a 10-week research opportunity for talented undergraduate students to perform cutting-edge research at the intersection of cancer research and mathematical sciences. Areas of research span from cancer biology to mathematics, computer science, statistical bioinformatics, engineering, and more.
The program is designed to provide the participants with a unique interdisciplinary research experience, mentoring, and professional development. Students will work full-time on a research project mentored by an IICD researcher. In addition to research, participants will attend weekly events, such as scientific seminars, workshops, career and professional development events, lab tours, scientific writing/presentation opportunities, etc.
Stipend: $8,000

DEADLINE: February 1, 2025

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Are you looking to gain real-world clean energy experience and earn money through a paid internship? By participating in New York State’s Clean Energy Internship Program, you will gain hands-on experience in the growing clean energy sector as either a part-time or full-time paid intern in one of many potential roles. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has ongoing internship opportunities. NYSERDA is helping prepare the next generation of clean energy workers by funding internships for students and recent graduates at New York State’s clean energy companies through the New York State Clean Energy Internship Program.
Pay Rate: $17/hr.

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

Mentoring in Medicine Paid Internship

Mentoring in Medicine is seeking instructors across their K 12 programming sites. Stem Instructors' positions are available in their Community Health Ambassador Mentorship Program (CHAMP) school sites. delivering health and science curriculum to students.

(ID: 16565)
Pay Rate: $20/hr.

DEADLINE: 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.

Some Departments Include:

Ambulatory Surgery
Anesthesiology
Breast Center
Cancer Center
Community Relations
Finance/Accounting
Human Resources
Medicine
Pediatrics
Perinatal
Pre-Admission Testing
Surgery
Urology
Volunteer Services
Wound Care

DEADLINE: 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

To apply to these and additional internship opportunities, please visit Career Wave (Handshake):
https://kingsboroughcc.okta.com/

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