Macaulay Honors College - Macaulay in the Workplace (Internships)

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Internship Experiences

One of the goals of Macaulay Honors College is to prepare students for leadership in their chosen fields. As interns, research assistants, or arts apprentices, learning experiences outside of the classroom enrich studies, expand horizons, and provide valuable practical experience to prepare students for their careers. Internships can be transformative experiences.

Why do an internship?

Gain hands-on knowledge of a career or profession
Gain valuable skills
Find out if a career is right (or wrong!) for you
Network and make connections with leaders in your chosen field
Get a foot in the door—many internships lead to full-time jobs

What is an internship?

Macaulay Honors College defines an internship as a carefully monitored, substantive preview of a career or profession with clear learning goals. To reach these learning goals, an internship encompasses:

Defined expectations
Orientation and training
Supervision and mentoring
Evaluation of the experiences by both University Scholar and Supervisor
Real work. While all entry-level positions involve clerical work, your daily tasks in an internship should be substantive, with less than 35% clerical work.

Fall/Spring Semester internships: 10-12 weeks during academic year, 10-20 hours a week Summer internships: Part-time, 6-10 weeks, 15-30 hours a week; Full-time, 6-8 weeks, 31+ hours per week

Requirements

In order to fulfill Macaulay Honors College internship requirements, you must take the following steps:

Pursue internship opportunities that advance your academic and professional goals and meet the Macaulay Honors College definition of an internship above.
Announce your internship on the Macaulay Honors College website and discuss the position with your Advisor. We strongly encourage all students to report all internship and research experiences, even after meeting the Macaulay Honors College requirements. A link for announcing your internship is found in the Resources section at right.
Submit an online Internship Evaluation Form and ensure that your supervisor completes a Supervisor Evaluation Form. Find links for both forms in the Resources section at right.

Reach out to the Internship Coordinator or your Advisor during the internship if you have any concerns about the position or need assistance.

When should I intern?

To explore career options further and to enhance your résumé or portfolio, we highly recommend that you complete more than one internship during your tenure at Macaulay. Click here to download a pdf of a suggested timeline during your time at Macaulay.

How Do I Find an Internship?

Internships can be found through a number of resources, both at Macaulay Honors College and your home campus.

Academic departments and professors often organize internships specifically for students on their campus or may have connections with leading companies, organizations, and research centers.
Career Services offices on each campus have many internship listings on the web or listed in a portfolio in the office.
Throughout the academic year, Macaulay Honors College will advertise internship opportunities specifically for University Scholars on the Macaulay website and through Internship Fairs. Frequently check the internship listings for new positions.
Macaulay Honors College and its affiliated student professional clubs also organize visits to major companies so you can learn more about various careers and existing internship programs and requirements.
Reach out directly to organizations and companies you are interested in through their Human Resources and/or volunteer pages.
Reach out to the Internship Coordinator or your Advisor with any questions or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for. See the contacts link at right.

Financing an Internship

Some internships may not provide financial compensation but nonetheless offer significant learning experiences. The Opportunities Fund can be used to cover the cost of an experience that meets the Macaulay Honors College definition of an internship but is unpaid and for which you do not receive academic credit. Additionally, the Opportunities Fund can be used to finance travel expenses associated with internships outside New York City. Speak to your Advisor before applying.

Click here for more information on the Opportunities Fund.

Current Internship Opportunities

Click the links to the right under resources for information about current opportunities, both those that are maintained by Macaulay and others.

Questions? Contact Ofronama Biu, Internship Coordinator, Macaulay Honors College, at 212-729-2947 or ofronama.biu@mhc.cuny.edu

Resources

Company	Applicant Criteria	Deadline	Link for Description and Application Process
Davien Littlefield Productions Management and Production Summer 2012 Internship	14-20 hours per week (4-5 hours per day). Flexible schedule. Some work can be done from home. Monthly MetroCard will be provided. Interest in the arts and computer skills. Rising sophomores and up.	Rolling	Click here
The Partnership for the Homeless Summer 2012 Development Intern	Excellent writing skills, BA in English (or current English majors) preferred. Knowledge of social media and good technical computer skills. Interest in the issues of poverty and social justice. Ability to manage multiple projects. Able to make 6 month commitment Open to recent grads	Immediate	Click here
The City University of New York Women's Public Service Internship Program Fall 2012 (Paid)	Open to any CUNY student who has completed 30 credits by the Fall 2012 term. Any major may apply, but students should demonstrate an interest in women’s issues and policies in New York. 3.0 GPA 2 confidential faculty recommendation forms required	July 6, 2012	Click here to learn more and access materials Apply through the local Campus Faculty Coordinator (CFC).
Sheffield Haworth Fall 2012 Financial Services Internship	Highly motivated w/ a strong work ethic Fluent in English Efficiency Exceptional online research skills All years except Seniors eligible	Rolling (ideal start date September 2012)	Click Here
The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute 2012 Summer Internships (Elections, Graphic Design, Research, Financial Literacy)	Varies. See attachment	May 21, 2012	Click Here
Office of the New York State Attorney General Division of Criminal Justice/Crime Proceeds Strike Force (CPSF) Summer 2012 Undergraduate Internships	Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) Strong analytical and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel in a team environment.	May 18, 2012	Click Here
Office of Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer Summer 2012 Press Intern	Exceptional writing skill and editorial judgment (especially for blogging and social media) Familiarity with multimedia production, website design and development; editing tools	Immediate (as of 5/4/12)	Click Here
Emblem Health Strategic Planning Internship Summer 2012	Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program during Summer 2012 Experience in quantitative academics, e.g. stats, business, marketing, economics. Healthcare experience a plus, including Health Policy Local knowledge a plus	May 7, 2012 at 12pm	Click Here
Columbia University and the New York City Commission on Human Rights, Summer 2012 Research Assistant on Housing Dynamics (Paid Part-Time)	Concentration in the social sciences, public policy, law, theatre arts, or relevant creative fields. Ability to interact with diverse people in a variety of social situations. Ability to multitask Problem solving skills and excellent communication skills Demonstrated ability and desire to develop and maintain expertise in qualitative fieldwork and survey research methods.	May 11, 2012	Contact Ofronama.biu@mhc.cuny.edu for more information.
Museum of the City of New York Summer 2012 Internships (Accounting, Group Tours, and more)	Varies. See website.	Immediate	Click Here
The Holocaust Educators Network Summer 2012 Research Assistant / Web Content Developer	Strong writing ability, proofreading, and online research skills are required; Knowledge of WordPress and background in Holocaust, genocide, or social justice work a plus. Energetic and internet-savvy. Interested in pursuing writing, education, and social justice work within schools or non-profits ideal	May 18, 2012	Click Here
Rubin Museum of Art Apprentice Museum Educator (AME) Program: Fall 2012 – Spring 2013	Education majors or strong interest in a future career in art or education encouraged Able to provide services for two consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring) Work 15 hours per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays) Be at least 18 years of age; have a Photo I.D.; Social Security Card and email address.	May 18, 2012	Click Here
Gotham Gazette Summer 2012 Editorial Internship	Writing, editing, research, interviewing and phone skills. Basic computer proficiency. Interest in New York City politics, policy and civic life.	Rolling	Click Here
NYU Langone Medical Center Health Liter Initiatives Volunteers/Interns	Interest in health education or communications and with strong written and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred. Must bring own laptop to office. Medical clearance and online applications will be required.	May 18, 2012	Click Here
Coalition for the Homeless—Bound for Success Youth Program and First Step Job Training Program	Bound for Success—experience with school-aged children, Spanish a plus First Step—excellent computer and interpersonal skills	May 25, 2012	Click Here
Dance 4 Peace, Inc. Program, Communications, or Community Summer 2012 Internships (DC and NYC)	Varies (see attached)	Rolling (as of 4/12/12)	Click Here
Quantum-Wireless/ GoingMedia Finance and Accounting Summer 2012 Internship	Excellent Excel skills are a must, QuickBooks knowledge a huge plus.	May 2, 2012	Click Here
Outward Bound Summer 2012 Internship (Macaulay Honors College Summer 2012 Orientation Assistance) and Part-time Opportunity	Open to all majors/levels—rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Detail-oriented/strong communication skills required. Individuals interested in event planning, education, outdoor activities, and working with the NYC community should apply. Experience volunteering with young people/college students a plus.	May 15, 2012	Click Here
Harvest Home Summer 2012 Community Playstreet Coordinator	1-2 years of experience working with community outreach and program implementation; Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and handle high stress situations; Interest in promoting physical activity in children; Some early childhood background preferred ; Willingness to travel throughout NYC and to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; Ability to work with diverse populations; Bilingual preferred;	June 1, 2012	Click Here
Harvest Home Community Food Educator Summer 2012 Internship	Interest in promoting healthy eating choices; Some nutrition background preferred ; Willingness to travel throughout NYC and to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; Ability to work with diverse populations; Bilingual preferred;	May 1, 2012	Click Here
National Park Service Paid Summer Internship Your Health, Your Park ~ Tu Salud, Tu Parque	Candidates must have ability to communicate effectively in English. Spanish language skills a plus. Medical evaluation affirming eligibility for participation in a physical fitness program. Must have proof of U.S. Citizenship. Note: Brooklyn location, Floyd Bennet Field	Immediate (as of 4/9/12)	Click Here
National Park Service GIS/GPS Summer Internship (Tri-State)	Knowledge of GIS systems or interest in Geography Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain Valid Driver’s License (travel within Queens, NJ, Staten Island)	Immediate (as of 4/9/12)	Click Here
National Park Service Budget and Finance Unpaid Internship (Staten Island)	Strong mathematic, analytical and problem solving skills Good computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel Organizational and time management skills Interpersonal and communication skills Note: Staten Island location	Immediate (as of 4/9/12)	Click Here
National Park Service Unpaid Natural Resources Field, Herbarium, and Data Entry Assistant	A valid driver license At least one year of college, some science training Reasonable physical stamina and agility Willingness to follow instructions so that you may work independently Willingness to wear NPS Volunteer uniform in the field Computer skills and artistic sensitivity will be helpful	Immediate (as of 4/9/12)	Click Here
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Management and Budget Summer 2012 Internship	Strong quantitative skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines Strong communication skills The ability to think creatively Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word Various areas of study including business, finance, economics, accounting, sociology Note: This is a full-time unpaid internship beginning late May/early June.	Immediate (as of 4/4/12)	Click Here to download the application. Macaulay students should let Ofronama.biu@mhc.cuny.edu know they applied.
Sheffield Haworth Summer 2012 Financial Services Internship	Highly motivated w/ a strong work ethic Fluent in English Efficiency Exceptional online research skills All years except graduating seniors eligible	May 18, 2012	Click Here
I Have a Dream Foundation Summer 2012 Program Intern	Goal-oriented Can prioritize effectively and is flexible, organized, and efficient; Excellent strategic thinking, operational, and management skills; Strong communications, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills; Thrives in an achievement oriented, entrepreneurial, and fast paced environment; Detail oriented; Passionate about reducing the educational achievement gap in our country.	May 1, 2012	Click Here
DailyCandy Summer 2012 Paid Editorial Internship	Excellent phone and e-mail skills Superb research and organizational skills Quick learners comfortable working autonomously once given a project. Some light knowledge of HTML, past experience working in a CMS and/or web production and understanding the acronym SEO. A love of fashion, food, and fun is a must.	Immediate	Click Here
Dentsu America Social Media Summer 2012 Internship	See website	April 23, 2012	Click Here
Dentsu Communications Intern Summer 2011	Applicants should be English/Public Relations/Marketing/Communications majors. The company is looking for smart, creative, self-motivated, detail-oriented, forward-thinking individuals interested in learning about public relations. Candidates must have excellent communication and writing skills.	April 16, 2012	Click Here
Chris Fig Productions Sales and Marketing Summer 2012 Internship	Interest in video/film and sales and marketing. Intern should be willing to learn, hardworking, and have great verbal communication skills	April 30, 2012	Click Here
Chris Fig Productions Filmmaking Summer 2012 Internship	Interns should have a strong passion for video/film and have some working knowledge of digital video production and non-linear editing. A driver’s license is preferred.	April 30, 2012	Click Here
Women's World Banking Summer 2012 Internship Program	Recent graduate or currently enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student (rising junior or senior) at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university. Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale, as demonstrated in the most current transcript. Majoring in international development, international business, economics, business administration or communications.	April 3, 2012	Click Here
Rubin Museum of Art Summer 2012 Internships (Curatorial, Education, Collections, Film Programming, Human Resources, Publications, Web Content, and more)	Varies (see attached)	Immediate (as of 3/19/12)	Click Here
Brooklyn Historical Society Spring 2012/Summer 2012 Jewish Historical Initiative Intern (Paid)	Juniors, Seniors, or recent graduates 2 full weekdays beginning immediately Excellent writer and editor Communication skills Knowledgeable or interested in Brooklyn, Jewish, and American histories Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Able to learn how to manipulate an existing WordPress website	Immediate (as of 3/15/12)	Click Here
Free Arts NYC Programming, Summer Camp, Marketing and Design, And Special Events Summer 2012 Internships	Varies (see attachment)	Rolling	Click Here
Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) Social Media Intern Summer 2012	Self-starter, contributing valuable insights and ideas and doing the extras to extend the role. Enthusiastic about social media and search marketing as evidenced by participation in blogs, etc. Rising sophomore, junior, or senior (no graduating students) with a passion for marketing, PR, media, advertising, e-commerce, or journalism, or another discipline	Immediate (as of 3/15/12)	Click Here
BBC Worldwide America Summer 2012 Digital Department Internships: Web Development, Web Production, and Editorial/Blogging	Able to obtain academic credit Varies. See attachment	Immediate (as of 3/15/12)	Click Here
BBC Worldwide America Summer 2012 Communications/PR and Marketing Internships	Highly organized, strong work ethic, Microsoft Office suite. Able to obtain academic credit See attached for more	Immediate (as of 3/15/12)	Click Here
BBC Worldwide America Summer 2012 International Ad Sales and Licensed Consumer Products Internships	Research abilities Microsoft Office Able to obtain academic credit See attached for more by position	Immediate (as of 3/15/12)	Click Here
BBC Worldwide America Summer 2012 Motion Gallery Internship	Final Cut Pro Codecs a plus Interest in educational media Able to obtain academic credit

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