4/27 deadline: Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Is Accepting Applications For High School Summer Interns

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on Monday the launch of the application process for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in participating in the summer internship program.  The five-week paid internship is open to students who live and /or attend high school in Brooklyn, and are interested in learning about the different careers and responsibilities within the criminal justice system. The internship runs from July 9 to August 10, 2018.

District Attorney Gonzalez said, “We are thrilled to once again open our doors to high school students eager to learn about the criminal justice system. This type of exposure can help a student shape their goals, and imagine themselves pursuing a career in law. This internship is a great opportunity to observe how all the parts of our criminal justice system work together.”

Selected students will be assigned to one of the many specialized units within the DA’s office, while also getting an overview of the criminal justice system. They can expect to assist with legal research and analysis; assist prosecutors preparing for trial; work on discovery; file maintenance and organizing court documents; participate in trial zone workshops; participate in judicial, legal and law enforcement-related field trips; and observe criminal proceedings including trials, guilty pleas and sentencings.

Interns will receive a MetroCard to cover their transportation needs which are being provided by the United Federation of Teachers.

During the five-week paid internship participants will receive a $150 stipend per week, and a weekly MetroCard. Internship hours will be: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm. Applicants are required to provide their most recent school transcript, a one-page resume, one letter of recommendation, and must submit a 300-word typed essay (12 pt. font and double-spaced) on why they are interested in interning with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and what impact they think it will have on their future career goals and aspirations.

To apply, please visit: http://apply.brooklynda.org  beginning March 13, 2018, to upload transcript, essay and resume. Only the recommendation letter should be emailed as an attachment to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office at hsinternships@brooklynda.org, with the subject line: Recommendation Letter (Applicant’s First and Last Name). All application materials must be received no later than Friday, April 27, 2018. For questions or assistance, please contact the High School Internship and Youth Initiatives Program Coordinator at (718) 250-4873.

11/14 Event: Young adult Fair

Internship Opportunities at the United Nations

United Nations

Why be a United Nations intern?

If you are thinking of entering the world of diplomacy and public policy, an internship at the United Nations could be the ideal start for you.

The objective of the internship is to give you a first-hand impression of the day-to-day working environment of the United Nations. You will be given a real chance to work with our people. As part of our team, working directly with outstanding and inspiring career professionals and senior management, you will be exposed to high-profile conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as organizational policy of the United Nations. Initially you will take on the amount of responsibility you can shoulder; the potential for growth, however, is yours to develop.

Can you be a United Nations intern?

• Are you enrolled in a Master’s or in a Ph.D. programme, or in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme; or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. programme?
• Do you have excellent command of English or French?
• Are you neither a child or a sibling of a United Nations Secretariat staff member?

 

Internship: Expansion Intern

Citi Bike is seeking an outgoing and organized intern to assist with community outreach for expansion as we grow the system into the 2017 expansion neighborhoods – Harlem, Astoria, Crown Heights, and Prospect Heights.

Duration of Internship: June 2017 – November 2017
Key Aspects of Position:

• Work with the Education and Outreach Manager to identify business and property owners adjacent to planned Citi Bike stations
• Conduct door-to-door notifications to every business and property owner directly adjacent to a Citi Bike station
• Maintain a database to track progress of notifications
• Report back on feedback from notifications
• Accompany Deployment team when stations are being installed
• Field questions and provide customer service to assist Deployment team
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Outgoing go-getter who has the ability to relate to others and is not afraid to engage with members of the community
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly responsible, well-organized individual
• Ability to take direction and to learn basic facts about the Citi Bike system
• Tech savvy, ability to learn smartsheets, the NYC zoning and land use map, and other computer programs
• Has a smartphone and the ability to add and utilize new applications
• Comfortable with frequent or prolonged standing or bicycling
• Willingness to work outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Skills and Experience:

•    Working knowledge of Spanish, Cantonese, Greek, Arabic a plus

• Working knowledge of NYC neighborhoods

APPLY HERE

4/20 deadline: Brooklyn District Attorney’s Internship Program

4/9 deadline: Mayor’s Office Internship Program

The Mayor’s Office Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop the capacity to solve New York City’s most pressing issues. The mission of the Mayor’s Office Internship Program is to build a diverse pipeline of future public service leaders. This highly selected diverse group of men and women collaborate with staff to better the Office of the Mayor and New York City.

The Mayor’s Office Internship Program encompasses three major components:

• Work Assignment: Interns are placed in specific departments for the duration of the internship program and will work on a range of projects and tasks including, but not limited to: conducting research, attending meetings, managing incoming inquiries, data analysis, drafting briefings, staffing events, outreach and special projects.

• Government Engagement: Interns will participate in a bi-weekly Speaker Series at City Hall with guest speakers including Deputy Mayors, Commissioners, Program Directors and other senior staff. Interns will also be provided with the opportunity to tour various Mayors’ Office facilities.
• Service Project: In collaboration with NYC Service, the volunteering arm of New York City, Mayor’s Office interns will come together as a group to coordinate a service project that will impact not only our most deserving communities but countless New Yorkers that are in need.

Apply here!

Summer Internship Opportunity with Public Advocate Letitia James’ Office

The Office of the Public Advocate offers several full-time, part-time, and summer internship opportunities with academic credit from colleges and universities.  

The Office of the Public Advocate  also offers a number of volunteer opportunities. Please note that volunteer opportunities do not require college experience. However, those with work experience in law, social work, public policy, and journalism are especially welcome. Please email cover letter and resume to their volunteer coordinator,  Joan Laufer at jlaufer@pubadvocate.nyc.gov.

There is a rolling application process. 

Click here for more information on internships or volunteering.

3/31 deadline: Summer Internship Program with NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Office

The Comptroller’s Office is committed to providing a wide range of learning and work opportunities to students with an in interest in public services.

Over the course of the nine-week program, interns will participate in hands-on departmental projects in their assigned Bauer as well as an overall enrichment program that includes networking opportunities, professional development programming and community service activities.

Students are expected to work 28 hours a week on a Monday – Thursday schedule from June 5th to August 3rd.

Click here for more information or to apply by March 31, 2017. 

3/12 Event: 2017 Youth Summer Resource Expo

 

Participants will be announced soon!

4/15 deadline: Brooklyn Navy Yard Summer Internship Program

BNYDC’s mission is to fuel New York City’s economic vitality by creating and preserving quality jobs, growing the City’s modern industrial sector and its businesses, and connecting the local community with the economic opportunity and resources of the Yard. As part of this mission, BNYDC is excited to welcome our third group of local students to our Summer Internship Program.

The BNYDC Summer Internship Program connects college-attending or college-bound young adults with Navy Yard-based businesses for 8 week summer internships. The Summer Internship Program gives students an opportunity to gain real work experience, exposure to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the industrial sector, and the opportunity to earn a salary during the summer that may supplement their college costs.

Program Outline:

• Interns are matched by the BNYDC with a Navy Yard-based business. These will include manufacturing, design, media, and technology based businesses. Navy Yard businesses will provide each student with a meaningful work experience.

• Interns are expected to demonstrate exceptional work ethic and professionalism at all times while being employed by BNYDC. At the end of the program, employers will submit an intern evaluation.

• Internship roles are primarily administrative support roles. For interns with previous experience, there may be an opportunity to be matched into specialized roles.

• Two sessions are available to accepted interns. Each student is required to choose only one (1) session in which he/she will participate in.

  •     Session 1:  June 5, 2017 to July 28, 2017

  •     Session 2:  June 26, 2017 to August 18, 2017 (graduating high school seniors from public schools will have a late start on June 29, 2017 since their classes end the previous day)

• Before the start of their session, all interns must attend a BNYDC Internship Orientation Session.

• All interns commit to a 40 hour work week with a one hour unpaid lunch break each day. This totals to 35 paid hours each week.

• All interns are compensated at $11/hr.

Eligibility:

• Interns are selected based on their demonstration of strong communication skills, work ethic, and track record of commitment and achievement.

• Students must be able to present documentation that indicates their current enrollment in a college program or admission to a college.

• If under 18, working papers must be provided. Working papers can be obtained from your school.

Apply:

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for all applications is April 15, 2017.

• Limited internships are available, so applications should be sent in as soon as possible. Applicants accepted earlier in the process will have greater likelihood of matching to an internship role in their desired field(s).

• To apply:

  • Complete the application form and a resume, and send both to SummerInternship@BrooklynNavyYard.org. If needed, you may also mail your application and resume to Summer Internship Program, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, Unit 300, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

  • Once your application is received, we will reach out to you via email to schedule an interview.

This is a wonderful opportunity for college students and businesses on the Yard, and we are looking forward to hearing from you! Please email any questions to SummerInternship@BrooklynNavyYard.org.