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.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Summer 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.
Pay Rate: $20/hr. | Academic Credit Available

DEADLINE: January 14, 2026

Brooklyn Museum Summer 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. | Academic Credit Available

DEADLINE: March 3, 2026

Office of the Mayor’s Summer Internship Program

The Mayor’s Office Internship Program provides participants with the chance to harness the tremendous opportunity of our city, all while helping to take on the challenges that our residents face and developing innovative solutions to build a better tomorrow. The Mayor’s Internship Program hosts interns and the internship program offer participants a paid opportunity to become embedded in a variety of NYC’s public sector offices, including International Affairs, Research and Media Analysis, Information Technology, and many more. Internships typically consist of three components: Work Assignment, Government Engagement, and Service Project.
Pay Rate: $17/hr. | Academic Credit Available

DEADLINE: March 31, 2026

American Museum of Natural History Summer 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 Credit Available

DEADLINE: April 15, 2026

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, and researching legislation. Interns are able to work on either a part-time or full-time basis.
Pay Rate: $18 per hr.

DEADLINE: April 30, 2026

American Museum of Natural History Fall Internship Program

DEADLINE: July 15, 2026

Office of the Mayor’s Fall Internship Program

DEADLINE: August 31, 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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