YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (PAID)

WHO: High school students Ages 16-19 living in Manhattan

WHAT: The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) provides Manhattan youth with an insider’s view of the criminal justice system, where they can learn about the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (DANY) and its role in the criminal justice system. DANY Youth Ambassadors will have a platform to voice their ideas about how we can best serve their community. They will also participate in workshops, discussions, and community engagement activities, work on projects, and lead a culminating youth event. Ultimately, the Youth Ambassadors will become part of DANY’s network of youth leaders who amplify the voices and input of our younger community and will be paid minimum wage for their contributions.

WHEN: Monday, January 12th, 2026 – Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

WHERE: 1 Hogan Place, New York, New York, 10013, US

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  ASAP 

HOW: https://manhattanda.org/careers/internship-opportunities/youth-ambassador-program/ 

NYCPS CITYWIDE MULTICULTURAL STUDENT COALITION (UNPAID)

WHO: High school Students

WHAT: As part of the Meeting the Moment initiative, NYCPS is launching a new Citywide Multicultural Student Coalition, an alliance of high schoolers who will engage their peers in meaningful conversations about culture, identity, and bridge-building. NYCPS is an alliance of students representing diverse backgrounds and cultures who will: 1) Participate in teamwork and leadership activities 2) Engage in bridge-building conversations (within the group and with other NYCPS students) 3) Visit schools to share their lived experiences with peers, providing opportunities for them to learn about and engage with a range of faiths, cultures, and identities. This coalition will be part of NYC Public Schools' Meeting the Moment initiative to foster safety and support for our entire community.

WHEN: Monthly group meetings after school, beginning in January 2026.

WHERE: Mostly virtual

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  December 3rd, 2025 

HOW: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tyxJGEXvYUWFcQxC5fesB5Y1iftqdTZEoexjkco0IzFUODBHNUdGVjdRVTc2NFVXV1lLOUIyNjBKVS4u&route=shorturl 

UAG RESTORITIVE JUSTICE INTERN (PAID)

WHO: High school students

WHAT: Are You Looking For A Paid Opportunity Where You Can Learn How To Make UAG A Stronger Community? Attend Restorative Justice Action Team meetings where we will learn about Restorative Justice Theory/Philosophy and how to facilitate different restorative practices. Attend Seminar Support meetings where we will develop ideas for seminar sessions and prepare needed

materials. Pay will be $16.50 per hour for planning, preparation, and facilitation time.

WHEN: See Mr. Traversa in room 628-C or Lindsey in room 733

WHERE: 439 W 49th st, New York NY 10019

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  December 5th, 2025 

HOW: See Mr. Traversa in room 628-C or Lindsey in room 733

NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (PAID)

WHO: All NYC high school student

WHAT: The SCA Summer Internship Program (“SIP”) recruits talented NYC public high school students for a six-week paid internship with various SCA departments and business partner companies throughout New York City. SIP is designed to expose students to careers in various industries, including but not limited to architecture, engineering, construction management, information technology, business, and public administration. The program provides interns with diverse internship experiences along with career mentoring. Students spend four days a week with their intern host and the remaining day attending educational programming. Students are paid $16.50 an hour for 30 hours a week during the six-week internship.

WHEN: The internship is an in-office position and the standard hours for the program are 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday through Friday. 

WHERE: 25-01 Jackson Avenue LIC, NY 11101

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  January 3, 2025 - March 7th, 2025

HOW: http://nycsca.org/Careers/Internship-Program#High-School-Summer-Internship-Program-78

HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (PAID)

WHO: High School Students

WHAT: The  High School Apprenticeship Program offers New York City public high school students a challenging program of study and work designed to give them a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work in the Museum and explore Jewish heritage and their own. Apprentices are paid for their participation in the program. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

WHERE: 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280

WHEN: Apprentices have part-time (Monday - Thursday, 10 AM - 3 PM) paid positions at the Museum beginning Monday, June 29th through Thursday, August 6th. 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 13th, 2026 at 3PM.

HOW:  https://mjhnyc.wufoo.com/forms/mk19hbi01sr781/