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High School Internship Directory

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Category: arts

Brooklyn Museum Creative Practice

A program for teens to work with artists, curators, and educators on collaborative creative projects.

High school students ages 14–19 in NYC.

Category: arts

Brooklyn Museum InterseXtions

Paid school-year fellowship for LGBTQ+ and allied teens at the Brooklyn Museum to explore gender/sexuality in art and develop youth-centered programming. Activities include discussions on LGBTQ+ art history and social movements, curating exhibitions, creating original art, and organizing free public events for queer/trans youth.

NYC teens (ages 14–19) who identify as LGBTQ+ or allies; commitment to weekly meetings and program events.

Category: technology

Brooklyn Navy Yard Internship Programs

Paid internships at industrial and tech businesses based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

High school students (often 11th/12th grade) attending NYC public schools.

Category: politics

CCC’s YouthAction Community Leadership Course

Citizens’ Committee for Children (CCC) trains high school students to research child and family policy issues in NYC and advocate for change. Participants meet weekly to learn about public policy, data collection, and civic engagement.

Open to NYC high school students in grades 9–12 with an interest in advocacy, policy, or social justice.

Category: science, technology

CCNY College Now – STEM Research Academy + Summer Internship

Free academic program for rigorous STEM exploration with a research-based summer placement at CUNY. Offers inquiry-based science class and lab placement with research project, seminars, and a final symposium.

NYC public high school sophomores or juniors; GPA/state Regents requirements near 80–85%.

Category: leadership, politics

Center for Anti-Violence Education – Peer Educator Internship

This internship trains high school students to become peer educators in self-defense, anti-violence strategies, and leadership development. Interns facilitate workshops and community outreach with a focus on gender-based and identity-based violence prevention.

Open to NYC high school students ages 14–18 who are passionate about social justice and safe communities.

Category: nature

Central Park Conservancy – Summer High School Internship Program

A full-time paid internship where ~25 teens support horticulture, visitor services, and public programs in Central Park.

Current high school students ages 16+ who reside in NYC.

Category: media

Chalkbeat – Student Voices Fellowship

This fellowship gives high school students a platform to publish personal essays and reported stories about education, community, and youth issues. Fellows receive mentorship from Chalkbeat editors and a stipend for their published work.

Open to high school students across the U.S., typically ages 16–18, with strong writing skills and a desire to tell youth-centered stories.

Category: nature, politics

City Parks Foundation Intern

This internship provides high school students with hands-on experience in environmental education, urban ecology, and community engagement through City Parks Foundation programs. Interns participate in fieldwork, research, and stewardship projects across NYC parks.

Open to NYC high school students ages 14–19 with an interest in environmental science, education, or public service.