INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our intern applications are accepted on a rolling basis and offer flexible hours and a
comfortable work environment. Interns will get to work in the following areas: grassroots
membership outreach, elections and voter information, communications and development.
This internship is unpaid, however, we are happy to work with you and your school to offer credit.
Contact: Diane Burrows [email protected]
LWVNYC’s summer internship program offers college and high school students a unique opportunity to engage in the work of the League, learn the elements of civic engagement and grassroots organizing and develop leadership skills.
Activities:
The students will select from a wide variety of activities to support the work of the League based on our mission:
- Voter Engagement
- Train to run a voter registration drive
- Participate and organize voter registration drives
- Participate and organize events to get out the vote
- Voter Education
- Create educational presentations, PSA’s and social media campaigns for diverse communities
- Receive training in Telephone Information Service to assist callers.
- Issues Advocacy
- Train to lobby and advocate for specific issues with elected officials in Albany and within the NY City Council
- Participate in LWVNYC committees and/or work independently to research issues of interest to the League.
Requirements and Assessment
Internship hours are: June 29 – August 4, 2027 (may extend the end date)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at our office located at:
247 West 37th Street, New York, NY
This is an unpaid internship.
Students may receive credit or grants from their educational institutions. Students must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Deadline for admission is April 15, 2027
Assessment will be determined by the educational institution.
Mission of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York:
The League of Women Voters of the City of New York is a non-partisan organization whose purpose is to promote informed and active citizen participation in government. Our mission is to expand our outreach and increase all New Yorkers participation in local communities and government through civics education, the “Vote” and issues advocacy.
Contact: Diane Burrows [email protected]
Objectives:
- Engage students in the work of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York.
- Educate students on the elements of civic engagement and grassroots organizing in diverse communities of NYC.
- Encourage leadership and initiative.
Activities:
The students will work with teachers, administrators, student clubs, organizations, and community groups in their communities to support the work of the League based on our mission to educate and inform voters and encourage civic engagement in our communities. Activities will include:
- Train to run a voter registration drive
- Participate and organize voter registration drives
- Participate and organize events to get out the vote
- Participate and organize educational events to promote civic engagement in the community and within the college/university
Requirements and Assessment
This is an unpaid internship.
Students may receive credit or grants from their educational institutions.
Students must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Virtual meetings will be held weekly.
Assessment will be determined by the educational institution.
Hours are flexible and will depend upon the requirements of the educational institution
Mission of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York:
The League of Women Voters of the City of New York is a non-partisan organization whose purpose is to promote informed and active citizen participation in government. Our mission is to expand our outreach and increase all New Yorkers participation in local communities and government through civics education, the “Vote” and issues advocacy.