SPECIAL CAREER PROGRAMS: FOR All MAJORS (Scroll down the page)

SPRING SEMESTER

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Careers in Liberal Arts Panel

What Can You Do with a Humanities Degree? Are you looking for a PAID INTERNSHIP? Then check-out these employers/recruiters: Review the information below!

Virtual Spotlight Paid Internship Events

( January 2021)

You can also access the video recording (of employers who allowed recordings) by going to the below Link:

Meeting Recording:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d10Vsw5Bb1nHFT4ayYeSqiD_zIdRA1u9?usp=sharing

Here is the list of companies that are offering PAID internships--

Communications / Marketing / PR

Discovery

• About the Program

  • Spring and Summer intern opportunities available; currently hiring for summer opportunities

  • Paid, for-credit opportunities for Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate students

  • Virtual

  • Interns are hired on a needs basis

• Ideal Candidate:

  • has a passion for the media and entertainment industry

  • existing knowledge about industry happenings

  • specific qualities and qualifications vary from manager to manager

• Eligibility

  • enrolled full time in college

  • have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • undergrad junior or senior, or grad student

• How to apply?

· Careers.discovery.com > internship program

· Submit an online application

· SUMMER 2021 applications close in late March; hiring process is complete by April

· Program runs from June 2,2021 - August 20, 2021

· APPLY EARLY as candidates may be hired well in advance of the March application closing.

Contact @JoinDiscovery on LinkedIn and Twitter for any questions.

Connect with Sydney Estill, Employer Branding & Internship Program Coordinator at Discovery, and Johnnie Pope, Recruiting Specialist at Discovery on LinkedIn.

Macmillan Publishers

• About the Program

  • Seasonal opportunities - Spring, Summer, & Fall/Winter

  • Duration of internship varies; usually around 3-4 months

  • Fully Remote

  • Paid ($15/hr); part time (no more than 25 hours per week)

• Ideal Candidate

  • Flexible

  • Pays high attention to detail

  • Has a passion for reading

• Eligibility

  • Don’t need to be a current student

  • Must be over 18 and a high school graduate

• How to apply?

· us.macmillan.com/about/careers (Internships are posted about two months before they begin).

· Submit an online application on the career portal FIRST

· You can NEXT submit a resume and cover letter to educationoutreach@macmillan.com

· Make sure to specify what position you are applying for in the cover letter

Media / The Arts

Poster House

• About the Program

  • Every intern works on their own projects with support from internship mentors; projects are based on the interests of the intern

  • All interns receive a staff mentor, regularly meet with an Internship Supervisor, and attend weekly intern meetings

  • Summer 2021 positions include Teen Programs (Education) Intern, Collections Intern, Corporate Membership Intern, and Pitch Your Own Graphic Design Intern

  • All opportunities are paid ($15/hr) and open for undergraduates, graduates, and recent grads

  • All opportunities are remote; Collections Intern will have a chance to work on site if desired

• Ideal Candidate

  • Willingness to jump into new projects

  • Both independent and a strong collaborator

  • Responsive and an ability to communicate well

  • Creative

• Eligibility

  • Must be an undergraduate, graduate, or recent grad

  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States

• How to apply?

· Apply online at https://posterhouse.org/special-project/summer-2021-internships/ by Februrary 26th

· Please do not submit additional materials that are not specified in the application process

Email internship@posterhouse.org with any questions and follow @posterhousenyc on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Brooklyn Navy Yard

• About the Program

  • Serves both industry-aligned and exploring students

  • Program connects college-attending or college-bound students to work opportunities with businesses within the Brooklyn Navy Yard

  • 8 week, paid, full-time program

  • Program begins in late June and ends in August and is primarily remote; but in-person or mixed internships are also available

• Ideal Candidate

  • High number of businesses within the Brooklyn Navy Yard look for students who are familiar with social media management, adobe photoshop, and customer service among other skills.

• Eligibility

  • Must be a Brooklyn resident or attend a Brooklyn-based college

  • Must be a college-bound or college-attending student

  • A first-time or once returning participant in the internship program

• How to apply?

· Fill out the interest form to get notified when applications are live: https://airtable.com/shr6JtDxd7pBZlb2G.

· Application deadline for Summer Internship is Friday, March12th but apply as soon as possible; the program is on a first come first serve basis

· If interested in a role, please email your resume to recruit@byndc.org with the position in the subject line and the resume attached

· You will then attend an info session to get more info on the Yard, which leads to a one on one screening with their Employment Specialist

Email recruit@byndc.org with any questions

Law, Government and Non-Profit

Natural Areas of Conservancy

• About the Program

  • Paid, 8 week summer program (35 hours per week) for CUNY students and recent graduates

  • Summer program runs from June to August; Fall & Spring internships also available for 12 weeks, 10-14 hours per week

  • Partially remote (CUNY requires further documentation)

  • Trains future leaders in environmental conservation and urban ecology

  • Informs NYC Parks restoration and conservation work through ecological assessments, freshwater wetland mapping, and habitat monitoring

  • Trains students in various technical skills such as data management, data visualization, geographic information systems, etc.

  • Provides professional development opportunities through guest lectures and networking events

• Ideal Candidate

  • Passion for studying and improving conditions of local ecosystems

  • Demonstrated interest through coursework, volunteering, etc

  • Ability to think critically and act at different scales

  • Commitment to working collaboratively, sharking knowledge and ideas, and actively participating in activities offered through internship program

  • Ability to convey how participating in the program will contribute to professional and personal development within the environmental field

  • Interest in biology, environmental science, urban sustainability, sociology, environment/civil engineering

• Eligibility

  • CUNY undergraduate students, grad students, or recent graduates of any school

  • Open to any major or degree program

• How to apply?

· Applications will be posted in mid-Feb: https://naturalareasnyc.org/who-we-are#work-with-us; additional information can be found at https://naturalareasnyc.org/internship-program.

· Application period is Feb 15th - March 15th

· Application requires a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and three references (name, title, contact)

Contact Jessica Hoch, Project Manager of Monitoring & Assessment, with any additional questions at jessica.hoch@naturalareasnyc.org.

Hope Reichbach

• About the Program

  • Provides vital learning experiences and career development for students

  • Most likely will be remote; students will receive $525 per week of full time work and in total $5250 for a 10-week long duration.

  • Matches students with organizations such as Uprose, Vocal NYC, Bed-Stuy Restoration, Brooklyn Community Services, Brooklyn Defender Services, and more.

• Ideal Candidate

  • Demonstrates an interest in social justice

  • Passionate and enthusiastic

  • Looking for a future in civic leadership in the nonprofit sector

• Eligibility

  • Must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior currently enrolled in school

  • Must be a NYC resident during the summer

• How to apply?

o Visit http://www.hopeforbrooklyn.com/ to be directed to the application. Application deadline is Application deadline is Sunday, February 21^st.

o Must complete application form and submit a resume, two references, short essays, and a FAFSA worksheet/letter to apply

Contact Daniela Quiroz at daniela@hopeforbrooklyn.com if you have any additional questions.

Follow @hopereichbachfund on Instagram and @h0pefund on Twitter to stay up to date with Hope Reichbach.

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Internships

Internships 101: Review the workshop materials online at http://tinyurl.com/intern101 to learn why internships are critical, how to find a paid internship, strategies to landing an internship, and tips on being a standout intern, etc. Make sure to review the material prior to attending any internship panel. Still, have questions? Get your copy of the new Internship Handbook

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SHSS Paid Internship Event February 16th:

Paid Internship and Volunteer Opportunities for Humanities/Social Sciences Majors

February 16th 12:30 to 2:00pm

Hear from 4 employers discuss their paid internship/volunteer opportunities at their organization that may be of interest to students majoring in humanities/social sciences. Also, find out about the 10 resources that can help you find a paid internship. Confirmed employers include: We Repair the World, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Pencil (Ladders for Leaders), and Hope Reichbach

You can register by emailing careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu with the name of the event, your last name, and the last 4 digits of your empl ID.

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THE JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR- Friday, March 26th - A Virtual Event!

MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRE-REGISTER! Job/Internship Fair and Preparation Workshops and Events!

Given the competitive job market the more you take advantage of the job fair preparation activities the better the chance you will impress the recruiters.

Bringing Your “A” Game to the Job Fair Learn strategies on how you can best position yourself for a positive outcome at the job fair.

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BROOKLYN COLLEGE--INDIANA MAURER SCHOOL OF LAW-BRIDGE PROGRAM:

Pre-Law Career Panel: “Have You Ever Considered Becoming a Lawyer”

Date: TBD

A virtual evening event! Make sure that you pre-register!

The event will be a collaboration between the Magner Center’s Pre-Law program, and Brooklyn College student clubs-- the Pre-Student Club, the Mock Trial and Moot Court Team, and the National Black Law Student Association, as well. Among the topics to be covered by the presenters are: Arriving at the decision to pursue a law degree, Steps involved with assembling a competitive application, Options and legal careers.

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PERSONAL STATEMENT WORKSHOP “ACROSS ALL MAJORS”--Information Session Repeat- TBD

Come to the Personal Statement workshop for students across All Majors! The information session will offer students great strategies and techniques on writing personal statements, scholarship applications, etc.! There will also be a brief presentation about scholarship programs.

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Yale Law School Visit, Tour, and Admission & Information Session

TBD May 2021

9:30 AM-3:00 PM Registration is required! Please contact Pam Brown at: pbrown@broolyn.cuny.edu

Hope to see you there!!!