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EARTH MATTER YOUTH INTERNSHIP (UNPAID) Deadline: 05/01/26
EARTH MATTER YOUTH INTERNSHIP (UNPAID)
WHO: High school students ages 16-18
WHAT: Earth Matter seeks to reduce the organic waste misdirected into the garbage stream by encouraging neighbor participation and leadership in composting. We see that there is one soil, one air, and one water, all commonly held and stewarded by one people, the nurturance of which is critical to a verdant world. Organic waste should not be part of modern landfills because the waste of any process is food for other processes. By redirecting these organic materials, we recover resources and reuse them to create a rich soil amendment while educating the public about full circle sustainability.
WHERE: 758 Enright Rd, Governors Island, New York, NY 10004
WHEN: The program will run from Friday, July 10 - Friday, August 14th, 2026.
The Internship consists of 80 unpaid hours, and a pre-arranged schedule will be set between Interns and Earth Matter staff upon acceptance. You can plan to work ~20-25 hours a week to complete your hours on time for graduation. Generally, our site is open 5 days a week for Interns to complete their hours.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1st, 2026
BARUCH ACADEMY STEP PROGRAM RESEARCH ACADEMY (UNPAID) Deadline: 05/01/26
BARUCH ACADEMY STEP PROGRAM RESEARCH ACADEMY (UNPAID)
WHO: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Graders with good academic standing with a minimum grade point average of 80 overall, and an 80 or above in both math and science courses
WHAT: The summer programs are four-weeks long and take place every day from Monday through Thursday through the month of July. Students enroll in just one course for the month so they can study more in-depth on a particular topic. The program will conclude with the annual showcase to present posters and projects.
WHERE: 17 Lexington Avenue, Room 1108 (@ 23rd Street)
WHEN: July 7th – July 31st Monday – ThursdaY 9:30AM – 2:00PM
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1st, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
BALI'S JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP (PAID) Deadline: 05/01/26
BALI'S JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP (PAID)
WHO: Highschool Students living in NYC
WHAT: At BALI we believe that all youth, including female identifying and gender expansive-youth are destined to greatness. Our mission is to inspire them to become effective, dynamic and visionary 21st century leaders as well as active and creative participants in civic, political, corporate and community life. This program provides the skills set and the social-emotional learning needed by the current generation of young women to gain the knowledge and the confidence needed to become leaders in all circles of life.
Journey to Leadership is BALI’s signature program, 6 weeks total, 3 separate cohorts on leadership skills and debate training.
There are 60 trainees per program, 9:30am- 3:30pm, Monday - Friday.
Program includes workshops, seminars, speakers, networking and debate labs.
WHERE: HUNTER COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS
WHEN: Cohort 1: June 29th - July 10thCohort 2: Jul 13th - July 24th
Cohort 3: July 27th- August 7th
Program Hours: Monday- Friday / 9:30AM-3:30PM
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1st, 2026
TECH360: INTRO TO AI SUMMER PROGRAM (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 05/4/25 Perfect for: 🤖SE🤖 💻IT💻🎨DDA🎨
TECH360: INTRO TO AI SUMMER PROGRAM (PAID)
WHO: Currently in 10th or 11th grade, attending a New York City (all 5 Boroughs) public high school.
WHAT: America On Tech is excited to be hosting our FREE, 3-week hybrid program where you will learn about the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence. This program will help you develop knowledge, skills, and mindsets for understanding AI. By exploring how generative and predictive AI tools are made, you will uncover best practices for using these tools confidently and effectively. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a $500 stipend!
WHERE: n-person sessions held on 6/30 & 7/17 (Cycle 1) and 7/28 & 8/14 (Cycle 2), and will take place in Manhattan.
Student groups who place during the program's Preliminary Competition will be invited to present during the Final Demo Day Competition on August 21st. This will take place in-person in Manhattan.
WHEN: TECH360 meets Monday - Thursday from 11AM - 3PM - mostly on Zoom! You will be able to choose which cycle you participate in.
Cycle 1: June 30 - July 17
Cycle 2: July 28 - August 14
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 24th, 2026
STEM MATTERS NYC, AEROSPACE CAMP TEACHING ASSISTANT (UNPAID) Deadline: 05/09/25 Perfect for: 🤖SE🤖 💻IT💻🎨DDA🎨
STEM MATTERS NYC, AEROSPACE CAMP TEACHING ASSISTANT (PAID)
WHO: 9th, 10th, 11th Graders
WHAT: Summer Design Institute (SDI) is a five-to-six-week summer program for high school students interested in media and design, technology, engine. Do you enjoy working with elementary and middle school age students? Are you interested in aeronautics, space flight, astronomy, robotics, and 3D printing? The NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics (NYCCAAM) is looking for responsible, motivated, and energetic high school students to be Aerospace Camp Teaching Assistants. Get immersed in every aspect of Aerospace Camp, working with campers in grades 5-7 using LEGO SPIKE Prime robotic kits, flight simulators, and 3D design software. At the conclusion of the program, Teaching Assistants will work together, using newly honed special skills and knowledge, to develop and lead a space or flight-themed camp lesson.
WHERE: Museums, zoos, gardens, makerspaces, and experiential learning sites around the city.
WHEN: July 6 – July 10 (9 AM - 3 PM)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 22nd, 2026
MAKE YOUR MARK AT THE NOGUCHI MUSEUM (UNPAID) Deadline: 05/17/26 Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
MAKE YOUR MARK AT THE NOGUCHI MUSEUM (UNPAID)
WHO: High school students 11th-12th grade
WHAT: The Noguchi Museum's Making Your Mark program is a paid studio art-making intensive for rising junior and senior New York City public high school students. Teen participants of Making Your Mark meet at The Noguchi Museum on Mondays–Thursdays, 11 am–4 pm, from July 6–31, 2026. The program culminates in a student exhibition in the Education Studio, opening to the public on Friday, July 31, 4–7 pm.Drawing inspiration from Isamu Noguchi’s life, artistic practice, and current exhibition Noguchi’s New York, students will learn interdisciplinary approaches to sculpture and explore aspects of their own identity, creativity, and self-discovery.All art materials will be provided and students will receive a $600 stipend for full participation in the program, with the option to receive a reimbursement for transportation to the Museum.In-person interviews will be conducted for a select number of applicants. Please contact education@noguchi.org if you have any questions. Cost: Free; MetroCards and art supplies provided .
WHERE: The Noguchi Museum in Queens.
WHEN: July 7–August 11; M–Th, 11 AM–4 PM at the Noguchi Museum in Queens.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 17th, 2026
HOW:https://www.noguchi.org/museum/education/teens/making-your-mark/
REEL WORKS FREE SUMMER FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS (UNPAID)Deadline: 05/20/26
REEL WORKS FREE SUMMER FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS (UNPAID)
WHO: High school Students
WHAT: Reel Works’ free intensive filmmaking and workforce readiness workshops support and prepare New York youth with essential insights and skills needed to make films or work in the media industry. Reel Works students receive hands-on training, learn from professional filmmakers, and use professional equipment to make festival-worthy films. This summer, Reel Works is hosting three opportunities:
WHERE: 540 President St, Suite 2F | Brooklyn, NY 11215
WHEN: Monday - Thursday, July 6-31, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 20th, 2026
SOUND THINKING NYC (UNPAID) Deadline: 05/22/26
SOUND THINKING NYC (UNPAID)
WHO: Current 9th-11th graders
WHAT: STNYC empowers young people as they explore how to turn their passion for music into a possible profession in New York City's thriving music industry. Building leadership skills in the music industry is a core part of this summer program. This includes hands-on activities in music production and field trips to venues and sound production studios.
WHERE: NYC
WHEN: July 6 – July 31, Monday-Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 22nd, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
HOW: https://www.cuny.edu/academics/current-initiatives/k16/cat/sound-thinking-nyc/
YOUTH COMMUNICATION’S 46TH ANNUAL SUMMER WRITING WORKSHOP (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 05/24/26
YOUTH COMMUNICATION’S 46TH ANNUAL SUMMER WRITING WORKSHOP (PAID)
WHO: High school Students 15-20
WHAT: Join a group of 10-12 young people who will explore making change in Youth Communication’s 46th annual summer writing workshop. You will participate in writing lessons, discussions, field trips, and group activities. You will write memoir-style and reported stories about making change. (Sorry, no fiction or poetry.)
You’ll learn narrative writing techniques along with research and interviewing skills, work one-on-one with a professional adult editor, and share your work with your peers. Participants will publish at least one story in our online magazines.
We especially want to publish stories that show readers an example of teens standing up for something that matters to them. It’s OK if you can’t point to a policy changed or a neighborhood transformed: Sometimes activism and advocacy plant a seed that doesn’t bear fruit right away. It’s OK if you don’t consider yourself an activist or advocate now: We are interested in your attempts, or even your plans, to fight for change.
Our workshop is a safe space for open conversations. Guest speakers and field trips will deepen our understanding of advocacy and activism in fields such as foster care, immigration, and climate, as will hearing from your fellow teen writers. No prior writing experience is required, but you must be able to attend for all six weeks and will be expected to complete at least one publishable story. The writing process is rigorous, involving many drafts, but with lots of support and guidance from an editor. We will provide laptops and writer notebooks. All students, regardless of citizenship status, can participate.
All participants receive a $1,500 stipend for completing at least one story in the workshop. A daily two-trip MetroCard will also be provided.
WHERE: The workshop will be held in person at our midtown office on West 38th Street
WHEN: July 7 through August 14, 2025. The workshop meets Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the six weeks, and in-person attendance is required.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 24th, 2026
CITY LIMITS ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTING INITIATIVE FR YOUTH (CLARIFY) (PAID) Deadline: 05/24/26
CITY LIMITS ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTING INITIATIVE FR YOUTH (CLARIFY)(PAID)
WHO: High school Students in grades 10–12
WHAT: City Limit’s CLARIFY (City Limits Accountability Reporting Initiative for Youth) program provides meaningful experiences that equip high school students with the skills they need to succeed in higher education, future careers, and civic life. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and real work experience, students gain critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
This unique opportunity is designed for students from all backgrounds, with a special focus on those who may not typically have access to paid internships or professional development programs. CLARIFY aims to bridge this gap, helping youth build confidence and prepare for a successful future.
CLARIFY is a paid internship in public service journalism that provides students with important career readiness skills through the lens of public service journalism. Gain skills in research, journalism writing, public speaking, teamwork, and meeting deadlines.
WHERE: NYC
WHEN: Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 24th, 2026
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