CONGRESSWOMAN ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CASIO: WINTER INTERNSHIP(PAID)

WHO: High School students 9th-12th graders

WHAT: Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez offers internships in both her Washington D.C. and District offices.

Interns will work with staff to serve the constituents of New York’s 14th Congressional district. Our goal is to provide each intern with a meaningful experience that will enhance their understanding of Congress. Intern responsibilities may include:

• Answering phones

• Sorting mail

• Researching legislation

• Attending briefings and hearings

• Assisting staff with public events

• Assisting with constituent casework

• Administrative work as assigned

• Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to specialize in either legislative or communications related assignments depending on their interests.

Internships in both the D.C. and District offices run throughout the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer semesters. 

Interns are able to work on either a part-time or full-time basis.

Interns are compensated at a rate of $18/hour, unless sponsored by an outside organization also compensating at a rate of at least $15/hour. Please note, unless an applicant is financially sponsored by an outside organization, House rules state that all paid House of Representative Employees must be United States citizens.

WHERE: 1231 Lafayette Ave Ste L-610 Bronx, NY  10474

WHEN: TBD

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 30th, 2026

HOW: http://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/services/internships

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 

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 

THE HEARST HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP (PAID)

WHO: The application is open to rising 11th and 12th grade students.

WHAT: The Hearst High School Media Internship will provide students with an understanding of media and its power and offer a meaningful educational and career readiness experience. The internship will create ongoing access and opportunity and serve as a pipeline for developing talent from all backgrounds inspiring the next generation of media industry professionals. Through these three pillars, Media Literacy and Digital Learning,  Media Career Development, and Mentorship, students will gain invaluable insights and experience.

WHERE: The Paley Center for Media

25 West 52 Street

New York, NY 10019

WHEN: The summer internship will last five weeks, meeting four times a week for six hours at a time except when noted otherwise (see full schedule below).

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Opens February 2nd, 2027

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

THE PALEY PODCASTING WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS (UNPAID)

WHO: The application is open to rising 11th and 12th grade students.

WHAT: Bring your stories, bring your voice! Produce your own podcast at The Paley Museum! 

Are you ready to share your passions, stories, and ideas with the world? The Paley Museum is offering a series of free podcasting workshops for New York City teens to gain experience in the growing field of audio storytelling.

Using professional-grade production equipment including microphones, field recorders, digital audio workstations, sound effects, and the Paley podcast studio, participants will record, write, and edit their own audio stories. Our free podcasting program is here to help teens unleash their creativity and find their voice! 

Note: It is recommended (but not required) that participants attend all sessions in the series to have the time required to complete a full podcast episode. 

For more information, please email eduny@paleycenter.org. 

WHERE: The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52 Street New York, NY 10019

WHEN: Based on each Session Intensive (Options between Fall 2026 5-Session Intensive,Early Winter 2027 5-Session Intensive,Mid-Winter Break Four-Session Intensive, and the NEW! Early Spring Intermediate Podcasting for Returners 5-week Intensive 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Based on each Session Intensive

HOW: https://www.paleycenter.org/education/podcast-workshops