If you're a high school or college student, summer is fast approaching. Looking to avoid getting stuck in another dead-end job with low pay for three months? Or, if you're a parent, are you looking to get your kids out of the house while helping them gain valuable work experience?
Check out our list of some internship opportunities in the neighborhood. While most of these internships are unpaid, all of them offer college credit, and those that lack monetary wages often compensate with food and travel stipends or letting you work partly from home. Most importantly though, internships offer a undeniable advantage in an increasingly competitive job market.
Operations Intern at The Green Building (450 Union St., between Smith and Hoyt streets; 646-342-0758)
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This multi-use space is currently seeking an Operations Intern to help them manage day-to-day affairs. Responsibilities include coordinating the office staff schedule, identifying maintenance and upgrade priorities and coordinating new local business and vendor relationships.
The internship is unpaid, but college credit, in addition to a daily transportation stipend and free lunch, are offered. There are also occasional opportunities for paid onsite event work. Interns must be able to commit at least 15 hours a week for a minimum of three months. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to info@thegreenbuildingnyc.com
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Summer Internships at The Foodshed Market (388 Atlantic Ave., between Hoyt and Bond streets)
Several internships are available at this year-round, indoor farmers market. The Foodshed Market is currently looking for a Community Outreach Intern, Research Intern, Operations Intern and Documentary Film Intern. While the research position is full-time, the remaining three are part-time positions. All candidates must be available to work on Sundays, the one day each week that The Foodshed Market is open.
All internships are unpaid. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to thefoodshedmarket@gmail.com, and include your desired internship title in the summer heading.
Events and Marketing Internship at Auster Agency (33 Flatbush Ave., near Livingston St.; 718-243-1414)
Known as one of the premier strategic event planning and marketing films in the city, this Boerum Hill business is looking for a college intern interested in events and marketing. The internship will consist of working with staff members to help develop long-term partnerships while brainstorming strategies for growth.
Internships require a three to four day, on-site commitment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position is unpaid, but college credit is offered. Preference will be given to candidates with marketing/public relations experience, proficiency in word processing and a strong background in social media.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter, a writing sample, links to any social media sites on which you are active, and your summer availability to info@austeragency.com
Fashion Internships at Butter by Nadia (405 Van Brunt St., between Beard and Van Dyke streets; 718-408-4934)
With press coverage from publications including Newsweek, Essence and Time Out New York, Butter by Nadia has become one of the hottest fashion companies in the city. They currently have immediate openings for interns to assist with their day-to-day operations. Working directly with the founder, designer and production manager, interns will track production logistics, assist with trade shows and gain knowledge in the support of creative needs.
The internships are unpaid, but college credit is available and selected candidates will receive stipends for transportation and lunch. Candidates must be able to commit to working for two to three days per week. To apply, e-mail your resume to press@butterbynadia.com with Butter INTERNSHIP in the subject line.
Energy Internship at Living City Block Gowanus (509 Court St., between W. 9th and Huntington streets; 718-858-0557)
Want to help play a major role in bringing sustainability initiatives to the neighborhood? LCB Gowanus currently has an opening for an Energy Internship Position. The selected candidate will help work on a number of tasks including gathering baseline data, examining alternative production opportunities and maintaining information in project databases.
Candidates who can read architectural plans and drawings, and also have familiarity with alternative energy/sustainability initiatives will be given top preference. This is a full-time, unpaid position, but college credit is available. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Vanessa Meer at vmeer@livingcityblock.org
Summer Internships on Governor's Island (Governor's Island, 212-253-2727)
Get in on the ground floor of this brand new organization with an internship this summer. The Governor's Island Alliance is looking for high school and college interns this summer to help draw crowds out to the island. Interns will help staff public programs, organize volunteer crews and do some light public relations work.
These unpaid internship can range from a few weeks to the entire summer. To apply, send your resume and availability to elizabeth@rpa.org.
Internships at PortSide (Pier 9B, Red Hook Container Terminal)
Summer Intern positions are available at the Red Hook based non-profit that works to promote sustainable waterfront planning and increased use of the waterfront. Internships include working on history and preservation research, cultural tourism, event planning and graphic and web design.
Send a resume, availability and a note about your interest to research.portsidenewyork@gmail.com .
