The CUNY Cultural Corps (https://cuny.edu/culturalcorps) program offers paid internship opportunities, connecting CUNY students with New York City’s arts and cultural institutions. In partnerships with NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs and The Rockefeller Foundation, the program fosters professional growth while enhancing diversity in the cultural sector. Participants gain real-world experience, network with industry professionals, and explore varied career paths in arts and culture.
The program is open primarily to undergraduate students (including early college students) without prior paid CUNY internships, while also offering opportunities for graduate students through the Rockefeller Fellowship.
- Paid Experience: Interns are paid $20 per hour, working part-time (15 hours per week for 12 weeks), for a total of 150 hours a semester.
- Diverse Internship Departments: Applicants choose one of five departments based on their interests and academic background. These include:
- Communications & Marketing: Focus on social media, digital content, and audience engagement.
- Education & Public Programs: Design workshops, tours, and educational outreach initiatives.
- Development & Fundraising: Assist with donor research, grant writing, and event coordination.
- Curatorial & Exhibitions: Support research, cataloging, and exhibit installation.
- Production Management (Performances & Events): Help with the logistics of organizing performances and events.
- Application Process: The multi-step process includes submitting an application with a resume and short essays, a pre-screening training session, interviews, matching with a department, and onboarding with RFCUNY. The application link is https://airtable.com/appyNesNkfTKEX6SK/pagXG7S1d4DZc6VsT/form.
