Jobs, Internships, & FREE Summer, after-school, & weekend programs

All Star Code AI Inquiry Weekend

The AI Inquiry Weekend Intensive is free, online, and built for students in grades 9-12. Two days of hands-on work: train your own model, study what the technology cannot do, and learn how to use it responsibility. The intensive will take place from April 25-26, and is online and free. Session times are TBD.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students in grades 9-12

• Laptop and internet required

For more information: 2026 Weekend Intensive Interest Page 

Ramapo Country Day Camp

Ramapo is seeking future educators to work with our campers. Being a summer camp counselor offers the opportunity to have instant impact on a child’s life while gaining invaluable experience for a future working with young minds. While being a camp counselor is a perfect fit for students looking to go into theater education, psychology, sociology, or the nursing fields, it is also a great opportunity for anyone who would enjoy working outside, making an immediate impact on a child’s life, and meeting peers who share their enthusiasm for camp. Camp will run from June 29-August 21, 9am-3:30pm. Bussing from Brooklyn to camp will be provided.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduating high school senior

For more information: https://ramapocamp.com/

Application: https://ramapocamp.com/staff-application/

Hearst High School Media Internship

The Hearst High School media Internship at The Paley Center for Media is a 5-week, paid, best-in-class media-focused summer internship for rising 11th and 12th grade students. The program will encompass Media Literacy and Digital Learning, Media Career Development, and Mentorship. The internship offers students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and network necessary to prepare for college and to break into the media and entertainment industry. Interns will be paid $17/hour and will be reimbursed for travel expenses. The internship will run M-Th from July 6 through August 6, 10am-4pm.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Rising 11th and 12th grade students

• Valid working papers upon commencement of the internship

• Able to work legally in the U.S.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 30

https://paleycenter.bamboohr.com/careers/207

CUNY School of Medicine Health Professions Mentorship Program (HPMP)

The Health Professions Mentorship Program (HPMP) is for rising high school juniors thinking about a career in the health field. Careers like medicine, nursing, physician assistant, occupational therapy, public health, and research are possible with a college degree in basic or biomedical sciences, social sciences, or specialized health sciences. HPMP requires a 2-year commitment and includes two 4-week summer sessions following your sophomore and junior years of high school and monthly Saturday sessions. Students will conduct a community based project in which they will take part in recognizing challenges and developing solutions to health care problems in NYC. The summer portion of the program is during the entirety of July 2026. Full attendance is mandatory

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum 80 GPA

• Current high school sophomore

• Commit to the full program (18 months)

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 5:00pm

Application: https://medicine.cuny.edu/enrichment-programs/

Bee U's Urban Beekeeping Fellowship (UBF)

Bee U's Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is a paid program for youth aged 16-24 to gain hands-on training in beekeeping, leadership, and environmental advocacy. Urban Beekeeping Fellows learn basic skills of beekeeping, dive deep into contemporary environmental issues in their neighborhoods, and learn about career pathways to green jobs. Bee U NYC is dedicated to diversifying the green jobs industry. While we intentionally select a diverse set of participants, applicants who are underrepresented in the green jobs industry will be prioritized. There are 3 cohorts: Staten Island, Brooklyn & Bronx. Cohort Brooklyn takes place at the Weeksvile Heritage Center (158 Buffalo Ave) Saturdays starting May 30 through August 15. Participants will receive a stipend for their participation in the program, which includes a transportation stipend.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 16-24 years old

• Resident of NYC

• Weekend availability

• Interest in urban agriculture, beekeeping, gardening, and environmental sustainability

• Women, LGBTQIA+, and black and brown youth will be prioritized

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12

For more information: https://beeunyc.org/urban-beekeeping-fellowship

2026 Summer Careers Exploration Program

The China Aids Fund's Summer Careers Exploration Program offers students the chance to explore careers in healthcare, politics, law, finance, and government, providing guidance and opportunities for personal and professional development. Our confirmed partners include: New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, Dr. Vincent Wang Wellness Center, Summit Associates Law Firm, Mount Sinai Research Laboratory, & Sandra Ung's Political Office. The internship will run from July 6-August 14, and students will receive a $1,200 stipend for completing the 100-hour minimum. Top performers may be eligible for an additional $3,000 scholarship award.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students 16 years or older

• Identify as Asian

Application Deadline: Friday, April 24

https://www.chinaaidsfund.org/our-projects/scp2026/

Turn Up Activism Remote Internship

TurnUp Activism is a progressive non-profit organization dedicates to making our nation more just, fair, and equitable for all by increasing youth activism and civic engagement to strengthen our democracy. Interns work in remote teams of mission-driven young people from around the country to help amplify youth civic engagement and participate in activism on many progressive/social justice issues including climate change, racial justice, reproductive rights, ending gun violence, and combating voter suppression. New interns start at the beginning of each month and are asked to work between 5-30 hours/week.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Pathways: 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary high school students, with or without prior coding experience

• Virtual Summer Immersion Program: 9th-11th grade and non-binary high school students, with or without prior coding experience

Application Deadline: Rolling application

For more information: https://www.turnup.us/internship

Paid Internship Opportunity for Foster Care Youth

The Door and the Bronx Youth Center are accepting applications for paid internships available to foster care youth ages 16-24. For more information, contact Rachel Moser at 212-941-9090 x3528 or rmoser@door.org.

For more information:

drive.google.com/file/d/1lWUMjPEkpbSBGJdDJrHvh-cGVsY-TUra/view?usp=drive_link 

Become a Student Pollworker!

The NYC Board of Elections is looking for pollworkers! Poll workers are required to attend a four hour training class; classes are available on Saturdays and Sundays at each borough office. You will be paid $100 for attending the class, passing the exam, as well as working one election event. On Election Day, if you are working the full day, report to your assigned polling place at 5:00am and work until the polls close, you will be paid $250 for the full day. If you are assigned to the peak hour assistance shift, report to your assigned polling place at 3:00pm and work until the polling place closes, you will be paid $125.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be 17 years old by Election Day and get permission from a school official and parent/guardian

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Bilingual students fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, and Bengali are encouraged to apply

• Attend school in NYC

• Minimum GPA of at least 2.5 (80)

• Register to be a "future voter"

Application Deadline: This is a first-come-first-served program, space is limited!

https://studentpollworker.vote.nyc/