Lina Hsu, Alice Lin

As summer break is quickly approaching, you might be thinking about what to do during the two months. If you really don’t have anything on your schedule, below are some internships and programs we recommend that you might want to apply to. 

Garden 2 Market Internship

The Garden 2 Market is an eight-week internship for anyone interested in the growing and selling aspects of food. Interns will work in their garden and learn about horticulture, composting, and the social and community aspects of a garden. They will spend time exploring food justice issues and learning about the business of running a weekly farm stand, everything from ordering and pricing to stocking the table and completing a sale.

They will also gain communication skills and become advocates for healthy eating in their community. The internship includes many chances to taste and cook new foods and recipes as well. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview by email. The first round, in-person interviews, will take place at the end of April/early May. The second round of phone interviews will take place in May. 

• Application Link
• Environment, Business, Communications, Health
• From July 1 – August 21
• Applications Due April 12

Urban Ecology Teen Internship

The Urban Ecology Teen Internship (Urban Eco-Teens) is a summer paid internship for high school students that prepares them for college, stewardship, and careers in the environmental fields. All interns will work in the park alongside horticulturists and natural areas restoration staff from Van Cortlandt Park.

They also complete labs, go on nature-focused field trips, and explore green career opportunities with natural resource professionals. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview by email. First round, in-person interviews will take place at the end of April/early May. Second round phone interviews will take place in May.

• Application Link
• Environment, Nature, Career-Readiness
• From July 1 – August 16
• Applications Due April 19

DOROT Teen Internship Program

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors can intern with a diverse group of peers to bring vital social connections to older adults. Through this internship program, you can develop leadership skills and engage in meaningful programs with older adults. A variety of intergenerational activities – including discussion groups, home visits, creative arts, and tech assistance – will allow you to give back to the community while earning over 100 community service hours. All applicants are required to attend a group interview in-person.

• Application Link
• Leadership, Engagement, Communications
• From June 24 – July 18 (Manhattan) or July 23 – August 15 (Manhattan) or 
• July 22 – August 15 (Long Island)
• Applications are Reviewed on a Rolling Basis

Student Historian Internship

The New York Historical Society Museum and Library is currently opening a paid student historian internship. During this program, interns will use the resources provided by the museum to conduct research, hands-on work, and staff to create creative works. The historical theme for this internship is “Our Composite Nation: Fredrick Douglass America.”

Applicants must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior and live & attend school in one of the five boroughs, New York State, Connecticut, or New Jersey. They also must have a parent or guardian permission before applying, one recommendation letter, and working papers if chosen. 

• Application Link
• Media, History, Humanities
• From July 9 – August 15
• Applications Due April 7

Artslife Internship Application

Hosted by the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD), the Artslife Internship is a paid six-week program for incoming sophomores and juniors attending public high schools and charter schools during the 2024-2025 school year. This program is designed to teach students about leadership, museum studies and community engagement. During the first week, participants get to know each other and the museum. Following that, they collaborate with the MAD museum staff, designers, and art professionals to work on projects.

• Application Link
• Leadership, Arts, Media, Museum Studies 
• From July 9 – August 16
• Applications Due April 7

Good luck to anyone applying for internships/programs this summer!