Liberal Arts & Humanities 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: March 22, 2025

Brooklyn Museum Summer Internship

As a Brooklyn Museum intern, you’ll join a dynamic group of emerging art 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.

DEADLINE: March 24, 2025

Alliance For Coney Island Marketing and Events Internship

The Alliance for Coney Island is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continued revitalization of Coney Island into a year-round, entertainment destination. As one of the most iconic locations in NYC, the marketing intern will work closely with the Marketing and Events Manager on the implementation of initiatives aimed at positioning Coney Island as a must-see travel destination. The Marketing and Events Internship program is designed to provide hands-on experience to current students with an opportunity to learn basic marketing and public relations skills including branding, promotion, and sponsorships.
Stipend: TBD

DEADLINE: March 24, 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

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

DEADLINE: April 15, 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

Bimbo Bakeries USA

The successful candidate will support strategic project development and existing programs with a focus on associate experience and community impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and effective implementation of our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy. One responsibility will be to provide support to the Manager of Diversity, Equity & Belonging by guiding and advising on belonging priorities. This includes preparing meeting materials, creating tools, guides and playbooks to ensure effective execution of D, E&B initiatives.
Pay Rate: $18/hr.

Deadline: May 9, 2025

NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Fall Internship

NASA's Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full-time or part-time; and, they may be at a NASA center or facility, or even working from your home or dorm.
Average Pay Rate: $32/hr.

DEADLINE: May 16, 2025

American Museum of Natural History Fall Internship Program

DEADLINE: July 15, 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: August 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

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.