To help ensure internships of the highest quality, we work with potential employers to develop opportunities that are carefully monitored, substantive previews of a career or profession with clear learning goals for the student. Such internships incorporate a rigorous selection process; goal setting at the outset; substantive work assignments; and dedicated training, supervision, and evaluation. In return, you can expect the work of the Macaulay Honors College intern to add real value to your enterprise.

Goals and Nature of Work

Just as with your regular staff, performance management practices are key to the success of the internship both for you and the student. You should clearly discuss goals and expectations prior to and at the start of the internship as part of a formal training and orientation process. Dedicated supervisors should continually review performance against those goals. We are happy to guide you in the development of these standards.

While all entry-level positions involve clerical work, you should limit such tasks to 35% of the total workload. Internships are also learning experiences; tasks should be varied, involve decision-making and engage and develop the intern’s abilities.

Value-Added Activities and Experiences

Research shows that the best internship engagements offer experiences beyond the formal internship description.

These have included:

• Dedicated project(s) to work on during down time
• Team projects among interns in the company
• Presentations to staff
• Opportunities to experience the work of other departments
• Participation in staff meetings, workshops or outings
• Increased responsibility as the situation allows

Rigorous Selection Process

Perhaps you already have an internship program in your organization and therefore have developed an internship description. Or maybe you are just now exploring how an intern position might be of help to your enterprise.

Wherever you are in the process, we can help you develop an experience that will be mutually beneficial for you and the intern. Here’s how we can help match you with the right students:

• Assisting in defining or creating an internship description
• Screening résumés
• Interviewing students
• Selecting appropriate candidates to advance
• Guiding candidates into your established application procedure

 

We currently do not accept part-time or full-time job postings on this site. If you have a job opportunity for a recent graduate, please contact Brianne.Donnelly@mhc.cuny.edu.

Costs to Interns

We will not post positions requiring students to pay special fees, purchase training materials, or participate in multi-level marketing as a preliminary condition of employment.

In addition, employers should provide students with funds to cover any additional expenses related to the internship (e.g. travel to other sites, materials).

Internship Environments

Employers must provide students with materials required to complete tasks, including, but not limited to, work space, computer, and phone. An employer's private home usually is not considered appropriate for internships. If students complete work primarily from an outside location, intern and supervisor should meet in person once a week. Please contact internships@mhc.cuny.edu to ask any questions or discuss any arrangements.

Accuracy of Internship Description

Employers must ensure the internship description is an accurate reflection of the duties of an intern. After finding an intern, employers will fill out a Macaulay Honors College Learning Agreement with the student, detailing the start and end date, tasks, learning goals, and salary. Employers will be asked to evaluate the student at the end of the experience to ensure continued growth.

Hours

Fall/Spring Semester internships: 10-12 weeks during academic year, 10-20 hours a week.

Any internships that begin during Winter Break must meet the hourly requirements listed above.

Summer internships: Part-time, 6-10 weeks, 15-30 hours a week; Full-time, 6-8 weeks, 31+ hours per week.

Discriminatory Practices

Federal laws prohibit job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay and disability. These guidelines are available from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition, The New York City Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on gender (including gender identity and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, and partnership status. As part of CUNY, Macaulay Honors College also adheres to The City University of New York Non-Discrimination Policy, which "is committed to engendering values and implementing policies that will enhance respect for individuals and their cultures."

Harassment

Employers will not engage in sexual harassment as prohibited by the Policy Against Sexual Harassment of the City University of New York available here.

Deadlines on Accepting Positions

Employers should allow students at least 24 hours to decide on whether to accept an internship.

Payment for Internships

Employers will pay wages to students as agreed upon and as stipulated by the New York State Department of Labor.

For-credit internships

After receiving an internship offer, students must arrange to receive academic credit through the relevant academic department at one of the campuses (e.g. Baruch, Brooklyn, City, College of Staten Island, Hunter, John Jay, Lehman, and Queens).

The Opportunities Fund

If students request the Opportunities Fund for an internship, students must fill out the Internship Learning Agreement and Evaluation. Employers are asked to evaluate the student's performance at the end as well.

Students cannot receive both academic credit and the Opportunities Fund.

Concerns with Internship

If there are any issues with the internship that cannot be resolved, please contact internships@mhc.cuny.edu.

Internships can be posted year-round—there is no deadline. However students tend to begin searching for internships 3 months prior to the new semester. Post internship openings as early as possible.

Please review the policies for posting internships above.

Click here to post an internship.

The Macaulay Honors College Internship Fair will be held on Friday, January 18, from 12-3pm at Macaulay Honors College, 35 West 67th Street. Macaulay Honors College, a flagship program of the City University of New York (CUNY), is home to 1700 talented and diverse students in majors that range from biology to marketing to engineering and political science. Employers can meet a diverse group of talented students seeking internships for Spring or Summer 2013.

There is no charge for this Internship Fair. Your registration package includes a 4 foot table with two chairs, basic sign with company name, listing on website and in student handouts, water and light lunch, and assistance throughout the day.

Click here to register.