Macaulay Honors College - Macaulay in the Workplace (Internships)

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One of the goals of Macaulay Honors College is to prepare students for leadership in their chosen fields. 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—some internships may 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

To satisfy the Macaulay requirement for completing an internship, you should:

Prepare for internship experiences through resume, interviewing, networking, and other workshops through the local campus and/or Macaulay Honors College.
Create and maintain a professional online presence on networking sites such as LinkedIn.
Conduct informational interviews with professionals to learn more about a field you are considering.
Pursue internship opportunities that advance your academic and professional goals.
Identify a possible internship as early as possible, ideally, three months prior to the beginning of the term in which you will intern.
Search for internships and research assistantships through the variety of resources listed above.
Attend all one-on-one and group interactions with employers, alumni and other professionals (including interviews, information sessions, employer site visits, and fairs) that you have scheduled. Be sure to give advanced notice if you cancel.
Discuss the potential internship with your Macaulay Advisor and submit an Internship Learning Agreement once you secure the internship.
Withdraw from internship search activities once you have accepted an offer for that particular semester or summer.
Contact the Assistant Director of Internships and Professional Development or your Advisor during the internship if you have any concerns about the position or need assistance.
Submit an online Internship Evaluation Form.
Ensure that your supervisor completes a Supervisor Evaluation Form (coming Spring 2013)
Report all internship experiences, even those undertaken subsequent to meeting the Macaulay Honors College requirements.

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.

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 “Careers,” Human Resources, and/or volunteer pages.
Make use of your contacts, whether friends, classmates, family members, or former employers—let others know you are looking for an internship and what you are hoping to do.
Reach out to the Assistant Director of Internships and Professional Development or your Advisor with any questions or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for. See the contacts link at right.

International Internships

Interning internationally can be an excellent opportunity for students to further broaden horizons and obtain a global perspective that is attractive to future employers.

International internships can be found through various company websites. There are a number of organizations that match students to internships in a variety of fields.

Some examples of organizations are below. Please note that Macaulay Honors College is not affiliated with or endorse these providers:

Cultural Vistas(formerly known as CDS International)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

COINED

Cross Cultural Solutions

Global Experiences

Some international internships may be paid. Each provider may have a varying fee level. Macaulay students may be able to use the Opportunities Fund to supplement the experience. Discuss the position with your Advisor as early as possible and be sure to fill out the CUNY Travel Waiver (required).

Be careful to vet international experiences, particularly from third party companies. For a list of questions to ask, click here.

If you have a question about an international opportunity you found, contact Ofronama.biu@mhc.cuny.edu.

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 on “Macaulay Maintained Internships” in the Resources section on the upper right for information about current internship opportunities specifically advertised to Macaulay students .

Click here to find a list of opportunities available through the Macaulay Research Assistant program.

Other general internship and research programs can be found on the Macaulay Now news site.

Questions? Contact Ofronama Biu, Assistant Director of Internships and Professional Development, Macaulay Honors College, at 212-729-2947 or ofronama.biu@mhc.cuny.edu

Resources

Company	Applicant Criteria	Deadline	Link for Description and Application Process
Click here for the Spring 2013 and Summer 2013 Opportunities
Spring 2013 Marketing, Recruitment, and Communications Intern, Center for Environmental Research and Conservation, Earth Institute, Columbia University	Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, good writing and communicating abilities, discipline, good humor and enthusiasm, social media familiarity (at least on a basic systems level) and knowledge of or interest in environmental and sustainability issues.	January 20, 2013	Click here
The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families, Inc. Spring 2013 Internships (Development, Research, Youth Development & Early Care & Education)	Varies. See attachment.	Rolling	Click here
A. Larovere Consulting (ALC) Fall 2012 Paid Internship	Solid financial knowledge Exceptional analytical ability Strong writing and communication skills Real estate knowledge a plus See attached for more	Immediate (as of 10/11/12)—previous applicants should re-apply.	Click here
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Summer 2013 Intern Program	U.S. Citizenship required Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires. These are Drug Testing positions. GPA minimum requirement of 2.8 At least a half-time student See website for required majors (including business and engineering) Able to intern in Rockville, MD; King of Prussia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Lisle, IL; or Arlington, TX.	November 19, 20912	Click here
Current TV Digital & Social Media Marketing Spring 2013 Intern	Able to receive course credit for internship Able to work 2-3 days per week in West Village office Passionate about digital media and television Political junkie with an eye for what makes compelling political content in the social space See attachment for more	Rolling (as of 10/1/2012)	Click here
Booz Allen Hamilton Technical Internship Program Summer 2013	Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a technical area (such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security) Have a demonstrated interest in technical and non-technical disciplines Be graduating from their degree program no later than December 2015 Be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance (requires US citizenship)	See website	Click here Macaulay students should let ofronama.biu@mhc.cuny.edu know if they apply.
Booz Allen Hamilton Non-Technical Internship Program Summer 2013	Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a non-technical area (such as International Affairs, Finance, Business, Economics, Operations Research, Public Policy, etc.) Have a demonstrated interest in technical and non-technical disciplines Be graduating from their degree program no later than December 2015 Be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance (requires US citizenship)	See website	Click here Macaulay students should let ofronama.biu@mhc.cuny.edu know if they apply.
Thrillist Fall 2012 Internship openings (4): Editorial Intern PR/Communications Intern Ad Sales Events & Promotions Intern Human Resources Recruiting Intern	See website.	Rolling	Click here
America Scores Development, Marketing & Communications Spring 2013 Internship	Strong desire to work for a youth services nonprofit Ability to produce high-quality work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility and a positive outlook. Creative, thoughtful and collaborative Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Experience or interest in media relations/writing releases Computer/graphic design skills preferred, including experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, etc.). See attached for more	Rolling (as of 9/28/12)	Click here
Reco Jeans Social Media/Marketing Spring 2013 Internship	Able to intern at least 16 hours a week Interest in marketing and social media Enthusiastic, friendly, creative individual Ability to balance multiple tasks, come up with creative campaigns	Rolling	Click here
Sheffield Haworth Fall 2012 Internship, Financial Services	Highly motivated w/ a strong work ethic Fluent in English Efficiency Exceptional online research skills All years except graduating seniors eligible	Immediate (start date of October 2012)	Click here
Backstage Magazine Assistant Community Manager Internship Fall 2012	Devotion to completing tasks thoroughly and speedily Readiness in becoming fluent in the brand Self-awareness of how one interacts with staff as well as subscribers Sincere desire to improve Ability to master of Microsoft and Google Products (Outlook, Word, Excel and Google Docs) See attached for more requirements	September 21, 2012	Click here
Liz Gately Book Scouting Paid Publishing Fall 2012 Internship	Fondness for novels, background in literature, foreign languages a plus.	Immediate (as of 9/11/12)	Click here
Coangelo & Partners Fall 2012 Public Relations Internship	English/Public Relations/Marketing/Communications majors. Smart, creative, self-motivated, detail-oriented, forward-thinking individuals interested in learning about public relations. Excellent communication and writing skills.	Rolling (as of 9/5/12)	Click here
Housing Works Dental Assistant Internship Fall 2012, Spring 2013	Students interested in a pre-dental track Experience with X-Rays desired Ability to work in Downtown Brooklyn during the hours of 9am-5pm Interest in helping underserved communities, the homeless, and those living with HIV/AIDS	Rolling (as of 9/5/12)	Click here
I Heart Engineering Multimodal Artist Fall 2012 Internship	Experience with vector illustration program such as Inkscape (preferred) or Adobe Illustrator. Gimp or Photoshop Excellent project documentation skills Able to travel to Sunset Park, Brooklyn	September 14, 2012	Click here
Public Agenda Fall 2012 Paid Public Engagement Internship	Juniors, seniors, or graduate students Highly motivated Solid writing and communication skills Interest in public engagement, education policy, current national and international issues and qualitative research.	Immediate (as of 8/29/12)	Click here
Department of Consumer Affairs Office of the Chief Of Staff Fall 2012 Internship	Excellent analytical skills. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Must be responsible, flexible and hardworking	Rolling	Click here
Department of Consumer Affairs Fall 2012 Policy Internship	Excellent analytical skills. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills. High proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Must be responsible, flexible, and hardworking.	Rolling	Click here
Asia Society Fall 2012 Programming Intern	Interest in family programming; Solid organizational, written and oral communication skills Strong computer skills Ability to work in teams Ability to work flexible hours for some weekend programs Experience working with children’s, Asian and/or Asian American programs or similar job responsibilities.	Rolling	Click here
Thirteen/WNET New York Children's Educational Outreach Intern Fall 2012	Well-developed writing skills Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to articulate and organize priorities. Quick learner and flexible as deadlines, priorities, and needs of the department change. Positive energy level, a good head for details and readiness to “roll up sleeves.” Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines is a must. Weekend work occasionally requested, but not required. Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are preferred.	Immediate (as of 8/29/12)	Click here
Citizens Union Development & Communications Fall 2012 Internship	Effective communication verbally and in writing Good technical understanding and ability to pick up new social media tools quickly Computer proficiency important Interest in politics, policy, and civic life necessary Publicity, marketing or sales experience a plus Grant proposal writing experience a plus	Rolling	Click here
Davien Littlefield Productions Management and Production Fall 2012 Internship	14-20 hours per week. Flexible schedule. Some work can be done from home. MetroCard will be provided. Interest in the arts and computer skills. Interest in working on a film a plus Rising sophomores and up.	Rolling (apply before September 14)	Click here
Assembly member Linda Rosenthal Fall 2012 Internship (Upper West Side)	Smart, energetic, self-starters, interested in every element of government.	Rolling	Click here
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Legal Division Fall 2012 Internship	Excellent interpersonal, research, writing, and analytical skills Detail oriented Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. Familiarity with Westlaw helpful. Interest in law and public service a plus.	Rolling	Click here
Northwestern Mutual – The Nemec Financial Group Fall, Spring and Summer 2012-2013 Financial Representative Internship	Juniors and seniors preferred Strong interpersonal skills Self-motivated History of personal success	Rolling	Click here
Northwestern Mutual – The Nemec Financial Group Fall, Spring, and Summer 2012-2013 Recruiting (HR) Internships	Juniors and seniors strongly preferred Experience with web-based searches Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal skills, including phoning skills Highly organized See attached for more	Rolling	Click here
Office of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer Press Intern Fall 2012	Exceptional writing skill and editorial judgment (especially for blogging and social media); Communications knowledge Multimedia experience	Rolling	Click here
Brick & Patel LLP Fall 2012 Paid Internship	Sophomores and up only Extremely organized, curious, and eager to learn Highly proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs See attached for more	Rolling (apply before September 1)	Click here
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) External Affairs Division Fall 2012 Internships	Juniors and seniors Interest in external affairs within the public sector. Organized and committed to excellence and confidentiality Excellent written, verbal, and phone communication skills. Strong research and computer skills required Fluency in other languages helpful and a sense of humor, a plus.	Rolling	Click here
PKPR Paid Fall 2012 PR Internship	Junior or Senior PR/Communications/Journalism/Media major Strong verbal and writing skills Proficiency in Photoshop (or other photo editing software) Mac OS, and Excel is a plus	Immediate (as of 8/9/2012)	Click here
America Scores Development, Marketing & Communications Fall 2012 Internship	Strong desire to work for a youth services nonprofit Ability to produce high-quality work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility and a positive outlook. Creative, thoughtful and collaborative Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Experience or interest in media relations/writing releases Computer/graphic design skills preferred, including experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, etc.). See attached for more	Immediate (as of 8/9/2012)	Click here
Reco Jeans Social Media/Marketing Fall 2012 Internship	Able to intern at least 16 hours a week Interest in marketing and social media Enthusiastic, friendly, creative individual Ability to balance multiple tasks, come up with creative campaigns	Rolling (apply before September 7)	Click here
Amnesty International Internship Program Fall 2012 (Fundraising, Organizing, Membership and Campaigns Department, Research, and Communications)	Rising college junior or senior Committed to and interested in human rights Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as computer skills Well-organized, dependable, and responsible Works well as part of a team, as well as independently Able to multitask and pay strict attention to detail Willingness to learn from the internship experience	Rolling	Click here
Lower East Side Ecology Center EcoBizNYC Fall 2012 Internship	Exceptional communication skills Self-motivated Extremely good organizer Independent worker Creative Highly adaptable to different types of projects, atmospheres, interactions Good research skills Ability to obtain college credit preferred	August 10, 2012	Click here
Film Society of Lincoln Center Fall 2012 Marketing Internship	Enjoys marketing analytics and research Excellent writing skills Skilled in Excel and Out-going and have	September 28, 2012	Click here
BBC America Fall 2012 internships (HR, Finance, Web Development, Marketing, and more-14 openings)	Varies—see website Academic credit must be arranged for all positions	Immediate (as of 8/1/2012)	Click here
Rubin Museum of Art Fall 2012 Internships (Curation, Publications, Education, Film, Development, Programming, Web)	Varies. See attachment.	Rolling	Click here
Clinton Foundation Internship Program (Fall, Spring, Summer)	Varies. See website.	June 15 (Fall) November 15 (Spring) February 28 (Summer)	Click here to download the flyer. Visit the website to learn more.
Fall 2012 Marketing, Recruitment, and Communications Intern, Center for Environmental Research and Conservation, Earth Institute, Columbia University	Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, good writing and communicating abilities, discipline, good humor and enthusiasm, social media familiarity (at least on a basic systems level) and knowledge of or interest in environmental and sustainability issues.	September 21, 2012	Click here
Office of the New York State Attorney General Division of Criminal Justice/Crime Proceeds Strike Force (CPSF) Fall 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.	Rolling (as of 5/21/12)	Click here
National Grid 2012 Summer, Fall, Spring Internship	Applicant must be a least a sophomore and be 18 years of age Ideal student will have a minimum of two years before graduation Authorized to work in the United States Excel and PowerPoint Candidate should be working toward a degree in Accounting or Taxation Relevant course work required	Immediate (as of 5/16/12)	Click here

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