Your Internship Journey Starts Here
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
Explore paid CUNY and NYC city agency internships, prepare a standout application, and land your first professional experience, with full support from 午夜剧场 Career Services.
馃摡&苍产蝉辫;careerservices@hostos.cuny.edu | 馃摓 (718) 518-4468
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馃幆 Step 1: Prepare Before You Apply
Before applying to any internship, explore careers, build your r茅sum茅, and practice your pitch using these free tools.
| Tool |
What It Does |
Link |
| 馃帧&苍产蝉辫;Candid Career+ for 午夜剧场 |
Thousands of 1-2 minute videos featuring real professionals. Includes interview prep and r茅sum茅 tips. |
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| 馃Л&苍产蝉辫;My Next Move |
Free U.S. Dept. of Labor tool. Browse 900+ careers, see salary and outlook data. |
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| 馃帗&苍产蝉辫;O*NET Interest Profiler |
Quick interest assessment that reveals what types of work fit you. |
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| 馃摵&苍产蝉辫;Interns Connect (午夜剧场) |
Watch real 午夜剧场 students share their internship experiences. |
Watch the Series |
馃捈 Step 2: CUNY-Wide Paid Internships
These flagship CUNY programs pay students $20+/hour. Apply to the one(s) that fit your goals — watch the application windows carefully.
| Program |
Pay & Hours |
Eligibility |
When to Apply |
Link |
馃帹&苍产蝉辫;CUNY Cultural Corps
Arts, culture, museums, theaters, nonprofits |
$20/hr · 15 hrs/wk · 12 weeks · 150 hrs total |
CUNY undergrads (2nd-sem freshmen+); GPA 2.5+; no prior paid internship; USCIS work auth |
Fall: June-Sept
Spring: Oct-Feb
Summer: Feb 28 |
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馃尡&苍产蝉辫;CUNY Spring Forward
4 Industry Hubs: Healthcare, STEM, Marketing, Community |
$20/hr · 15 hrs/wk · March-May |
CUNY undergrads; r茅sum茅 required; pick ONE hub (cannot switch) |
Opens early Sept
Deadline Oct 13 |
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馃殌&苍产蝉辫;CUNY Career Launch
For first-time interns |
$20/hr · Summer · First-time interns |
Ages 18-24; NO prior paid internship; r茅sum茅 required |
Opens Jan 12
Deadline Feb 23
(priority Feb 13) |
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馃殗&苍产蝉辫;CUNY × MTA Internship
100+ slots: Technology, Engineering, Business, Law |
$22/hr · 34 hrs/wk · June-August |
Matriculated CUNY students; GPA 2.8+; major requirements vary |
Opens Feb
Interviews March
Offers April |
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馃彊锔� Step 3: NYC City Agency Internships
Work directly inside the city government. NYC's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) runs the central pipeline — and most agencies (DOB, DEP, DOT, Parks, HRA, and more) place interns through it. Pay typically ranges $17-$22/hr.
The 3 Main Citywide Programs
| Program |
Details |
How to Apply |
| 馃弥锔�&苍产蝉辫;NYC Summer Internship Program (SIP) — via DCAS |
Paid · Summer (~10 weeks) · 30+ NYC agencies. Annual Hiring Expo at 1 Centre Street in March. |
Apply via (opens Feb) |
| 猸�&苍产蝉辫;NYC Public Service Corps (PSC) |
$17.35-$20.90/hr · Year-round · Since 1966, 100,000+ alumni. Federal Work-Study (paid) or Academic Credit tracks. |
Contact 午夜剧场 Financial Aid OR call PSC: (212) 386-0057. |
| 馃帗&苍产蝉辫;NYC Urban Fellows & Civil Service Pathways |
Competitive · For recent college grads. 9-month placement in mayoral offices. |
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City Agencies Hiring Interns
| Agency |
What Interns Do |
Link |
| 馃弹锔�&苍产蝉辫;NYC Dept. of Buildings (DOB) |
Architecture, engineering, construction inspection, sustainability, IT. Includes DOB Scholars Program (10-seminar career development) and DOB Next Gen. |
馃摟 YouthEngagement@buildings.nyc.gov |
| 馃挧&苍产蝉辫;NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) |
Paid & unpaid year-round. Hosted 100+ summer interns in 2025. Engineering, environmental science, IT, policy. |
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| 馃殾&苍产蝉辫;NYC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) |
Transit development, bus lanes, urban planning, traffic engineering, GIS. |
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| 馃尦&苍产蝉辫;NYC Parks Department |
Paid internships in landscape architecture, urban rangers, forestry, environmental education. Includes Ranger Conservation Corps. |
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| 馃&苍产蝉辫;NYC Human Resources Admin. (HRA) |
Social services, case management. Ages 16-24. |
馃摟 wppadmin@hra.nyc.gov |
| 鈿栵笍&苍产蝉辫;NYC Law Department |
Legal internships for college students considering law school. |
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| 馃洝锔�&苍产蝉辫;John D. Solomon Fellowship |
Emergency management. Public safety, emergency response. |
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| 馃尣&苍产蝉辫;Parks Ranger Conservation Corps |
8-week paid sessions (Fall & Spring) for urban park rangers, conservation, outdoor education. |
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| 馃彞&苍产蝉辫;NYC Health + Hospitals |
Healthcare admin and clinical exposure. See Lincoln LEARN program below. |
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| 馃搳&苍产蝉辫;NYC EDC (Economic Development Corp) |
10-12 week paid internships in economic initiatives, urban planning, finance, real estate. |
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| 馃挕&苍产蝉辫;Pro Tip: Bookmark the DCAS umbrella page and check monthly: |
馃彌锔� Step 4: Public Service & Government Pathways
Interested in policy, legislation, advocacy, or community change? These CUNY-administered programs place you directly inside elected officials' offices.
| Program |
Pay / Benefit |
Eligibility |
Deadline & Link |
馃弥锔�&苍产蝉辫;Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program
Places students with elected officials, gov agencies, advocacy orgs, judicial system in NYC and Albany. |
Academic credit (3-12/sem). Caucus CUNY Scholars track includes scholarships. Albany legislative track includes stipends. |
Juniors, seniors, highly qualified sophomores; any major |
Interest form year-round.
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铀赌锔�&苍产蝉辫;CUNY Women's Public Service Internship
Work with legislators advancing women's issues and public policy. Includes Women's Leadership Conference. |
$2,000 scholarship · 15 hrs/wk · Academic credit (POL5052) |
30+ credits; GPA 3.0+; 2 faculty recommendations required |
Deadline: July 22
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馃捇 Step 5: Tech Pathways at CUNY
If you're interested in software, data, cybersecurity, or AI — these programs launch you into NYC's tech industry, even if you've never coded before.
| Program |
What It Offers |
Eligibility |
Link |
| 鈿�&苍产蝉辫;Break Through Tech (formerly WiTNY) |
Sprinternships™: 3-week paid micro-internships.
AI Program: 1-year virtual with Cornell ML certificate. |
18+; current undergrad in associate OR bachelor's program |
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| 馃殌&苍产蝉辫;CUNY 2X Tech |
Tech internship pipeline + employment coaching + bootcamps + credit. |
Enrolled in CIS / CSC / CNT / Cybersecurity / GIS program |
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| 馃懆&锄飞箩;馃捇&苍产蝉辫;CUNY Tech Prep (CTP) |
Free year-long program. Web Development OR Data Science track. |
CUNY juniors/seniors in CS at 11 senior colleges. 午夜剧场: transfer first. |
Opens Jan, deadline March
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| 馃彨&苍产蝉辫;CIP × DOE Schools Tech Support |
Paid IT internship inside NYC public schools. |
CUNY students interested in IT support, networking |
Check Handshake
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馃彌锔� Step 6: 午夜剧场 Featured Partner Programs
Programs 午夜剧场 Career Services directly partners with. 猸� Start with the Field Experience program — it's your structured for-credit entry point.
| Program |
Pay / Benefit |
For Whom |
Apply |
| 猸�&苍产蝉辫;Field Experience Career Support |
Paid or unpaid + college credit |
Students enrolled in a field experience |
Start Here |
| 馃彞&苍产蝉辫;Lincoln Hospital LEARN |
Paid stipend + credit |
Healthcare-interested (5/cohort) |
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| 馃拪&苍产蝉辫;Administrative Careers in Healthcare |
Paid |
Healthcare admin interest |
Inquire |
| 馃搳&苍产蝉辫;Deloitte Summer Internship |
Paid (competitive rate) |
Accounting & Business majors |
Apply |
| 馃彟&苍产蝉辫;YUNY Banking Career Immersion |
$150/wk stipend |
Ages 18-29, AA/AS earned or within 9 credits |
Apply |
| 鈿�&苍产蝉辫;Parker Dewey Micro-Internships |
$100-$600 per project |
Anyone 18+, any major |
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| 馃摉&苍产蝉辫;CUNY Reading Corps / Reading Fellows |
$20/hr |
Education-interested students |
Email to Apply |
| 馃専&苍产蝉辫;America Needs You Fellowship |
$1,000/yr grant + mentor |
First-gen college students, GPA 3.0+ |
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馃搷 Step 7: Bronx-Local Paid Programs
Walkable, accessible, and rooted in your community. These programs prioritize Bronx residents and community college students.
| Organization |
Pay |
Focus Area |
Link |
| 馃&苍产蝉辫;Bronx Zoo (WCS) |
$750 stipend or SYEP wage |
Conservation, wildlife biology, education |
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| 馃尶&苍产蝉辫;New York Botanical Garden |
$17/hr |
Plant science, horticulture, STEM |
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| 馃彞&苍产蝉辫;Montefiore Einstein BOLD |
Paid (1-year) |
Cancer research, community health |
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| 馃捇&苍产蝉辫;Per Scholas (Bronx HQ) |
Free training (tuition-free) |
IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, data |
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| 鈿�&苍产蝉辫;South Bronx United |
Stipend |
Youth development, nonprofit management |
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| 馃&苍产蝉辫;BronxWorks Opportunity Youth |
Paid (150 hrs) |
Workforce development, community services |
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| 馃獪&苍产蝉辫;NYC Ladders for Leaders |
Summer paid |
Corporate, nonprofit, gov (ages 16-24) |
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馃搮 Year-Round Application Calendar
Mark these dates. Students who get accepted are the ones who prepare before the window opens.
| Month |
What's Happening |
| January |
馃殌 Career Launch opens (Jan 12) · 馃獪 Ladders for Leaders opens · 馃懆馃捇 CUNY Tech Prep opens · 馃彈锔� DOB Scholars cycle begins |
| February |
馃殌&苍产蝉辫;Career Launch deadline (Feb 23) · 馃帹&苍产蝉辫;Cultural Corps Summer deadline (Feb 28) · 馃殗 CUNY × MTA opens · 鈿� Break Through Tech cycles · 馃彌锔� NYC SIP applications open |
| March |
馃尡 Spring Forward interns begin · 馃獪&苍产蝉辫;Ladders deadline (Mar 6) · 馃殗 MTA interviews · 馃彌锔� DCAS Summer Hiring Expo (1 Centre St) |
| April-May |
馃殗 MTA offers · 馃専&苍产蝉辫;America Needs You NY deadline (May 4) · 馃挧 DEP summer interns begin |
| June |
馃帹&苍产蝉辫;Cultural Corps Fall priority (Jun 10) · 馃殗 MTA interns begin · 馃彌锔� NYC SIP summer interns begin · 馃尦 Parks summer roles active |
| July |
铀赌锔�&苍产蝉辫;Women's Public Service Internship deadline (July 22) |
| September |
馃尡 Spring Forward opens · 馃帹&苍产蝉辫;Cultural Corps Fall final (Sep 5) · 鈾�锔� Women's PS Interns start · 馃尣 Parks Ranger Conservation Corps fall |
| October |
馃尡&苍产蝉辫;Spring Forward deadline (Oct 13) · 馃帹 Cultural Corps Spring opens |
| November |
馃専 America Needs You opens (Nov 3) · 猸� NYC PSC Work-Study spring placements |
| Year-Round |
馃挧 DEP rolling · 馃彈锔� DOB college aide postings · 馃尦 NYC Parks rolling · 鈿� Parker Dewey micro-internships · 馃捇 Per Scholas cohorts |
鉁� Application Checklist
Have these ready before applications open:
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;Polished r茅sum茅 reviewed by 午夜剧场 Career Services (1 page, no typos) |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;Statement of interest — 200-300 words explaining your "why" |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;GPA 2.5+ (some programs require 2.8, 3.0+) |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;Two faculty recommendations (Women's Public Service requires this) |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;USCIS work authorization documentation |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;Active Handshake profile (required for MTA, CIP, many others) |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;DCAS OASys account (for all NYC city agency applications) |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;Federal Work-Study eligibility check (required for NYC Public Service Corps) |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;Mock interview completed with Career Services |
| 鉁�&苍产蝉辫;Calendar reminders set for each program's deadlines |
馃摓 Ready to Get Started?
午夜剧场 Career Services is here to walk you through every step, from picking a program to landing the offer.
馃摓 (718) 518-4468
鉁�&苍产蝉辫;careerservices@hostos.cuny.edu
Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor
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