Looking for an Internship? Area Spots Still Taking Applications

If you're a student looking to avoid another dead end job this summer, it's not too late to apply for an internship. Here are four area spots still accepting applications. 

Although some of them are unpaid positions, they do offer college credit. Companies usually compensate for the lack of pay with flexible, part-time hours, and the chance to work from home in some cases. Most importantly, an internship is an excellent resume booster that can lead to more significant (and even paid!) work in the future.

1. Heart of Brooklyn, (789 Washington Ave., between St. John's Pl. and Lincoln Pl.; 718-636-7700)

Heart of Brooklyn works to make the historic treasures of the neighborhood more visible and accessible, and is a partnership of the leading cultural institutions located near Grand Army Plaza in central Brooklyn: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library, Prospect Park, and Prospect Park Zoo.

They are currently looking for an unpaid education intern to commit 40 hours per week from July 18 until August 13. Opportunities in the internship will include education and community efforts such as assisting the Director for the Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) during the camp evaluation process and its implementation, as well as assisting BCAP staff with leading a group of 23 children through daily activities.

College credit can be provided. Candidates should have an interest in community outreach, youth education in the arts and sciences, summer camps, and the not-for-profit sector. To apply, e-mail a letter of interest and resume to the BCAP Director at camp@heartofbrooklyn.org 

2. BK Farmyards, (at High School for Public Service; 600 Kingston Ave., between Rutland Rd. and Winthrop St.; no phone)

BK Farmyards is a Brooklyn-based farming network that provides locally grown, healthy and affordable food to Brooklyn residents, in addition to food education opportunities.

They currently have a number of internship/volunteer opportunities available in areas including videography, grant writing, media relations and graphic design. Time commitments vary anywhere from 10-40 hours per week, depending on the interest of the candidate. View all the opportunities here and find the appropriate contact.

3. Michelle New York (376 Atlantic Ave., between Hoyt St. and Bond St., 718-643-1680)

This high-end women's clothing company is looking for a marketing/sales intern to work directly with their marketing/advertising team. Responsibilities will include creating e-mail campaigns, analyzing marketing and sales data, preparing presentations and providing support to social media efforts.

This is an unpaid position. All interest applicants should send a resume and cover letter to info@michellenewyork.com, with Marketing/Sales Intern in the subject line.

4. Haiti Cultural Exchange (115 South Oxford St., near Fulton St.; 347-565-4429)

Looking to get more involved within the Brooklyn Community? Haiti Cultural Exchange is currently looking for a summer communications and outreach intern for July and August, and an intern position for their film festival which would run into the fall.

The responsibilities of the communications and outreach intern include e-mail database work, web and social media outreach, and reaching out to other Haitian programs within the borough. The film festival intern will be largely responsible for helping to coordinate the implementation of the festival in a number of ways.

A 12-15 hour per week commitment is required and a $500 stipend will be provided for summer interns. The film festival intern will receive an additional $500 stipend for their work during the fall semester. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to regine@haiticulturalx.org, and state which internship you are applying for in the subject line.