Liberal Arts & Humanities Internship Opportunities

Blackstone LaunchPad

Blackstone LaunchPad helps first-generation and low-income college students build career skills and gain real-world exposure. In partnership with 60+ higher education institutions and mission-aligned nonprofits, we provide career training and access to paid internships at Blackstone, its portfolio companies, and high-growth startups.

New York Amsterdam News Fall Internship

Intern positions are available in our editorial and digital departments. Amsterdam News interns must be located in the New York City area and have a passion for writing about the Black community. Interns will be required to participate in weekly video conference meetings with staff, editors, and the internship coordinator. Interns are provided with significant opportunities to boost their professional profiles plus ongoing references as they seek opportunities in media or other fields.

DEADLINE: June 20, 2025

Fox Corporation Fall Internship

The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for participants to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest media and entertainment companies in the world. Interns will participate in real-world projects, which provide valuable work experience and leadership skills. The FOX Internship Program is for motivated college students who are passionate about the news industry. College Associates are paid to gain real-world work experience with guidance from the top news professionals. College Associates are assigned to a department that matches their skill set, work experience, and career aspirations.
Pay Rate: $20-$30/hr.

DEADLINE: July 6, 2025

The Women's Housing & Economic Development Corporation Peer Educator Internship

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded to serve people who deserve healthy, vibrant communities. Under the direction of the Health Education Coordinator, the JAM Peer Educator will co-facilitate sessions of WHEDco’s Ask Me (JAM) program, a peer-educator-led sexual health and substance education program, at WHEDco’s partner middle schools, the Highbridge Green School and the South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School.
Pay Rate: $17/hr.

DEADLINE: July 6, 2025

Fall 2025 CBCF State Farm Communications Internship

Through the Pathways to the C-Suite Internship Program, participants of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation gain practical and meaningful work experience in a corporate setting and obtain first-hand experience working with organizations whose top priorities include diversity, employment, retention, and internship-to-employment opportunities. Interns receive housing, a bi-weekly stipend, and are placed in a corporate sponsor’s office. Interns interact with senior-level business leaders, explore multifaceted business challenges, and build skills to prepare them for careers in corporate America.
Pay Rate: $3,000 Stipend

DEADLINE: July 11, 2025

American Museum of Natural History Fall Internship Program

Through a comprehensive learning program, interns develop the skillful art of initiating engaging science conversations through interactive and reflective workshops. Museum Education Experience Program (MEEP) interns initiate science discussions with the Museum’s visitors using the halls as a launchpad. They go beyond conveying mere facts to support our people in fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the science content in exhibition spaces. Interested applicants should think of this as an internship in Science Communication; you can combine your passion and curiosity about science with your strong conversational skills to educate museum visitors.
Pay Rate: Stipend up to $2,500
Academic Available

DEADLINE: July 15, 2025

Salem Media Fall Internship

Want to break into the ever-changing world of radio and digital media? There’s no better place to start than by interning with the morning show with Joe Piscopo on AM 970 The Answer. Whether your dream career is hosting a morning show on the radio, anchoring a newscast, producing a talk show, or becoming a marketing expert, there are plenty of internship opportunities at AM 970 The Answer and Salem NY to immerse you in digital and on-air media. As a production intern, you will learn what it takes to create a live show by working closely with our programming and on-air staff.
Pay Rate: $16/hr.

DEADLINE: August 15, 2025

HRTP: A Public Health Fall Internship Program

One of the oldest and largest public health traineeships in the country, the NYC Health Department Health Research Training Program (HRTP) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to experience some of the real-life challenges of public health. By working on current public health issues under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced professionals, students apply classroom learning to practical problems in a closely matched practicum. In the process, they learn critical skills needed to excel in the field.

DEADLINE: August 15, 2025

LifeSci NYC

Led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and its Life Sciences and Healthcare team, the City’s investment in life sciences will create, produce, and deliver dozens of new cures and treatments, generating thousands of new jobs for New Yorkers—making our city healthier and fairer. The program seeks to provide experience and training for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences industry, providing opportunities to work in a wide range of companies, from early-stage startups to large pharmaceutical and biotech firms.
Pay Rate: $16/hr.

Rolling Admissions

Office of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer

Your interest in Senator Schumer’s internship program is a positive indication that you are an informed member of your community with a willingness to learn and contribute significantly to the Legislative branch of our government. This internship presents an opportunity for both a unique learning experience and an inside look at the political process. Applicants must be hard-working, have strong writing and communication skills and have a demonstrated interest in public policy. While applicants from all backgrounds will be considered, students from New York are strongly encouraged to apply. Interns in the state offices assist staff with constituent service work, our scheduling team or are press team. Paid internships are available to interns who have been accepted into the internship program and are able to certify financial need and meet eligibility criteria.
Pay Rate: $1,000 – $1,500 Stipend

Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis

The Borgen Project Internship

The Borgen Project have several internship and volunteer openings that may be of interest to you, these range from HR, PR/Marketing to writing and journalism. All internship and volunteer programs provide experience in advocacy, mobilizing and fundraising, coupled with real industry exposure and an insight into the nonprofit world. Borgen Project remote internships are work from home roles, weekly deadlines must be met, meetings will be held online and a weekly update of your progress submitted.
Academic Credit

Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis

Maimonides Medical Center;

From primary care to specialized care, Maimonides Medical Center is among the world’s finest hospitals and is the third largest independent teaching hospital in the nation. The 705-bed facility is complemented by over 70 community-based health care centers. An internationally renowned staff of over 600 physicians is supported by the most advanced technology. Highly skilled nursing and support staff provide quality patient care, and interpretation is available in over 70 languages. Maimonides is proud to have over 1700 volunteers and students serve its community each year.

Some Departments Include:

Ambulatory Surgery
Anesthesiology
Breast Center
Cancer Center
Community Relations
Finance/Accounting
Human Resources
Medicine
Pediatrics
Perinatal
Pre-Admission Testing
Surgery
Urology
Volunteer Services
Wound Care

DEADLINE: Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis

Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program

The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program is a team of dedicated professionals focused on providing individuals with meaningful college experience, relationships and life. Currently, we are establishing a team of devoted college student mentors to provide support to students with intellectual disabilities. College Mentors will provide academic, internship, community and social supports to students enrolled in Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program.

Mentors are thoroughly trained and supervised by our program coordinator and are involved in a variety of activities with our students.
PART-TIME | FLEXIBLE | $15/hour POSITION

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

To apply to these and additional internship opportunities, please visit Career Wave (Handshake):
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Your resume MUST be approved by a Career Advisor to apply to these opportunities.