Each year the NYG&B assembles a team of highly capable and industrious individuals, providing each with meaningful work experience.
Play a Role in the Future of New York's Past
Interns play a significant and valued role at the NYG&B, carrying out challenging tasks that make an important and visible difference. Each year the NYG&B assembles a team of highly capable and industrious individuals, providing each with meaningful work experience. In addition to hands-on experience in a variety of areas throughout the organization, interns also have the opportunity to work on a personal family history research project while also working alongside a member of the NYG&B team.
The NYG&B offers a variety of internship experiences including:
- Database management
- Development
- Digital content development
- Digital marketing
- Digitization and transcription projects
- Event management
- Genealogical research
- Non-profit administration
- Publishing
- Volunteer management
To Apply
E-mail a resume and cover letter to intern@nygbs.org. Interviews are required and may be conducted by phone or in person. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful candidates must demonstrate attention to detail, good organizational skills, and a comfort with technology.
Internships are generally eight weeks long and require a three-day commitment in exchange for college credit.
Academic Internships
The NYG&B is pleased to offer academic internships for school credit to:
- Graduate students in the fields of library and information science, archival management, and records management.
- College students in the fields of history, American Studies, communications, digital media, and other relevant fields.
Academic internships will be tailored to a student’s academic needs and the NYG&B’s institutional goals. Interested students should e-mail a resume and cover letter to intern@nygbs.org. Interviews are required. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Sponsor an Intern
A $1,000 contribution will sponsor an intern during a single year, providing a rewarding experience for the student and assisting the NYG&B to improve services to our members. Make a contribution today, contact us via email (development@nygbs.org) or call 212-755-8532, ext. 208 for further details.