BOARD OF ELECTIONS STUDENT POLL WORK (PAID)

WHO:  Be 17 year old before 11/3 and have a 80 GPA

WHAT: 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 $ 100.00 for attending the class and 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 $125.00.

WHERE: NYC 

WHEN: Election Day

DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 3rd, 2026

HOW: https://studentpollworker.vote.nyc 

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN EXPLAINERS PROGRAM (PAID)

WHO: High school Students 

WHAT: Teens share a sense of community, forge new friendships, and spend time outdoors exploring nature. Teens become more self-confident through public speaking, gain a deeper knowledge of a topic (plant science and ecology specifically), and share experiences with peers.

During the Onsite Internship, MetroCards are provided to defray the cost of transportation to and from the Garden. The onsite Internship benefits include admission for Explainers’ families to visit the garden, discounts at the Cafe and Shop in the Garden as well as documentation of service hours and recommendations for college or other scholarship programs.

WHERE: Everett Children’s Adventure Garden Pop-Up

WHEN: Each session requires a commitment to attend all four training days and one weekend shift of 4.5 hours for the duration of the internship. 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tuesday, November 14th, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

HOW: https://www.nybg.org/education/childrens-education/kids-teens/explainers/

NYC SCIENCE RESEARCH MENTORING CONSORTIUM (SOME PAID)

WHO:  Depends on the program 

WHAT: The NYC Science Research Mentoring Consortium consists of 28 partner programs that collectively connect 500+ scholars across New York City with mentored science research experiences every year. Each program has its own eligibility and application process and varies in structure, length, and research focus. All Consortium programs come together as a network under a set of shared principles and structures, including:

30+ hours of STEM competency learning on foundational scientific concepts and lab skills

100+ hours of mentored science research

Access to academic and career guidance for science success

Access to workshops and presentations that support fluency in science communication

A culminating project where students present their research

WHERE: Central Park West at 79th Street New York, New York 10024-5192

WHEN: Depends on the program

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Depends on the program

HOW: https://apply.workable.com/thehighline/j/6067071D40/

THE PETER ROTH INTERNSHIP (PAID)

WHO: Undergraduate students who are rising juniors and seniors and currently enrolled in a college degree program at an accredited college/university with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

WHAT: Helping to shape the next generation of visionary TV professionals

Named after Peter Roth, the legendary TV executive, The Peter Roth Internship is a paid internship for rising junior and senior college students provides unparalleled firsthand experience of both the business and creative sides of television.

• Meet-and-greet, Q&A sessions with high-profile executive producers, award-winning writers, and top media executives.

• Site visits to iconic television studios and renowned media company offices.

• VIP invites to exclusive screenings and panels with the hottest shows and biggest stars.

• Membership in the prestigious Paley Intern Alumni Association.

WHERE: The internship will be held in-person at the Paley Center in New York City.

WHEN: The Peter Roth Internship runs from June 1, 2027, through July 8, 2027.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Early Bird Deadline: December 2nd, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET

HOW: https://www.paleycenter.org/education/interns