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Web Design & Social Media Intern Spot working for the Flatbush Tenant Coalition

Position Title: Web Design & Social Media Coordinator Intern
Non-Profit Organization: Flatbush Tenant Coalition
Location: Remote
Type: Internship (Unpaid, College Credit)
Start Date: January 2025 (or sooner)
Duration: 3 months+ or longer
Organization Overview: The Flatbush Tenant Coalition is a member-led group of more than 100 tenant associations and hundreds of tenant leaders, building tenant power in central and south Brooklyn. We develop skilled and informed tenant leaders to challenge the oppressive systems that disenfranchise low-to-moderate-income tenants. Our tenant leaders work together to obtain much-needed repairs in our member buildings, stop harassment and displacement, and strengthen tenants’ rights in NYC and across the state.
Role Overview: The Coalition seeks a Web Design & Social Media intern to redesign the Coalition’s website, and increase our social media presence. This will include editing and uploading short-form videos on the Coalition’s social media.

For more information on this spot and for details on how to apply see download the PDF the PDF below:

CUNY Cultural Corp Spring 2025 Applications are Now Open and the Deadline is 11/24/24!Apply ASAP

Dear COMD students, the CUNY Cultural Corp applications for Spring 2025 now open. These are paid internships with cultural organizations in the city. We’ve had COMD students intern at the Queens Botanical Gardens, the Whitney Museum, the NY Transit Museum, and many other organizations as graphic design interns.

There is also a presentation available at that link so you can learn more about the program.

Below is the PDF of that presentation for you to review. If you are thinking of enrolling in the internship

Brooklyn Navy Yard Application for Spring 2025 Internship Deadline is tomorrow, 11/15/24

BNY’s Spring Internship Program connects college-attending students to a wide range of paid internship opportunities with businesses within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Over the course of a 8-week session, students will be connected to Yard-based businesses and departments according to their future career interests, skill sets, and educational background. 

BNYDC’s Spring Internship Program connects college-attending students and college-bound high school seniors to a wide range of paid internship opportunities with businesses within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Over the course of an 8-week session, students will be connected to Yard-based businesses and departments according to their future career interests, skill sets, and educational background. 

Spring 2025 Internship Program Details:

Start and End Date:

Monday, February 3rd and  Friday, March 28th

• Accepted interns commit to part-time, 15-to-20-hour work weeks, and are compensated at $16/hr. Interns onboard and are paid by the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation.

• Interns will participate in various professional development activities throughout the program.

Additional Details:

• Interns are selected based on their demonstration of strong communication skills, work ethic, and track record of commitment and achievement. 

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15th, 2024

• Limited internships are available, so applications should be sent in as soon as possible. Applications accepted earlier in the process will have greater likelihood of matching to an internship role in their desired field(s).  

Eligibility: 

• A Brooklyn resident or attend a Brooklyn-based school   

• A first-time or once returning participant in the internship program   

• A current college attending student (must be enrolled in Spring 2025 courses by the start of the program)

• If under 18, working papers must be provided. Working papers can be obtained from your school 

Most common roles we will have positions available for are focused on business admin./management, computer science/IT, communications, culinary/hospitality, engineering, fashion, film, graphic design, marketing, social media management, and more.

To Learn More about these Internship and to Apply, use the link below:

https://bit.ly/BNYSpring2025

CityTech’s Public Affairs Office is Seeking a Design Intern for Spring 2025

Right here on  Campus, this internship spot offers an intern the opportunity to work on projects relating to the college’s Public Affairs and Partnerships Office. The hours of this unpaid internship position are flexible and apply ASAP to land this spot.

Skills 

  • Well versed in most Adobe programs including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat
  • Must have an understanding of typography, layout, and general design principles
  • Some knowledge in Microsoft Office products Power Point, Word, and Outlook
  • Excellent communications and organization skills

Responsibilities

  • Create graphic design solutions to communicate college and department brand 
  • Utilize Adobe software to create, design, and modify projects
  • Create digital and print posters, fliers, and brochures for college events 
  • Communicate and present design ideas for Public Affairs and Partnerships
  • Photograph at events/ workshops

Please email  your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to:

Bradley David Burford
Manager
Public Affairs and Partnerships
Office of the President
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
bburford@citytech.cuny.edu

Spring 2025 Internship Opportunities with Macmillan Publishers/Apply ASAP

Description is below for these Opportunities

Macmillan Publishers is currently offering paid, part-time, remote internship opportunities for Spring 2025. Those hired locally will be given the opportunity to come into the office, if interested. Internships will be available in areas such as Editorial, Marketing/Digital Marketing, Publicity, Art & Design, Sales, Managing/Production Editorial, Production, Publishing Operations, Subrights, Creative Services, and Author Events.

Interns in our program will become familiar with the basic structure of the department/team and gain a general understanding of the key roles the particular trade/shared services function plays in a publishing house. Interns will be provided with the opportunity to participate in job-related assignments, gain practical work experience, and network with employees from various departments — all virtually.

Interns will work no more than 25 hours per week. Internships start on February 3, 2025  and will continue through May 9, 2025. If needed, there may be some flexibility in regards to the duration of the internship.

The Macmillan spring internship program is available to candidates who have graduated high school, are over the age of 18, are eligible to work in the U.S. and aspire to pursue a career in the publishing industry. Applicants who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry [including but not limited to: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans and people with disabilities] are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

In addition to a cover letter, please include in your application a document answering the following prompts (250-750 words total):

  1. Why are you interested in working at Macmillan?
  2. Whether it’s a specific experience, skill, or interest, how do you think you’d most contribute as a team member in this program?

Please note: If you do not submit all three documents (resume, cover letter and requested prompts), your application will not be considered. Please submit the documents in PDF format. If applying to art/design internships, please attach your portfolio as a PDF. Please submit application here.

Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity, applicants must be physically located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship and we are not able to sponsor visas at this time. This is a temporary contracted position; the successful candidate will be employed by Headway Workforce Solutions, LLC working remotely from anywhere in the United States. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group’s publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin’s Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

Brooklyn Museum Spring 2025 Internships Opportunities: Deadline is 11/3/24.

Learn from, and work with, experts from all areas of the Brooklyn Museum! As an intern, you’ll be paired with a supervisor and integrated into one of our departments, participating fully in day-to-day workplace activities and projects with the guidance of full-time staff members. In addition to gaining extensive work experience, you’ll have the opportunity to attend seminars that focus on the role of museums and how we might imagine the future. The seminars will take place every Tuesday from 9:30am – 12:30 pm with sessions taking place onsite. Participation in these seminars is mandatory. The Brooklyn Museum Spring Internship is a part-time paid opportunity. Interns receive $17 per hour, and work 18 hours per week, starting January 24 and ending April 18, 2024, for a a total of 12 weeks. The application deadline is November 3, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Eligibility requirements: 
We accept individuals with various levels of experience and education.  Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors, graduate students enrolled in a master’s degree program, and recent graduates with an associate’s or bachelor’s are eligible to apply. For those with no higher education, we require three years of work experience (including retail and service industry experience). Individuals currently enrolled in a doctoral program are not eligible.
Some of these positions will be exclusively onsite, while others will be a blend of virtual and onsite (hybrid). Please see position descriptons.  
Please note: To be considered for a position, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The start and end date of the program are non-negotiable, including seminar participation. 
References & Letters of Recommendation
We do not require letters of recommendation, however, we do ask that you provide the name, title, and email contact for two references.  References should be current or previous supervisors, professors, or other professionals who have worked with you in some capacity.
If you ou have any questions, please consult our FAQ and feel free to contact us at internships@brooklynmuseum.org

LINK TO APPLICATIONhttps://form.jotform.com/242694582026158.

The application Link includes a listing of available positions for spring.

Below is a sample of Available Positions for the Spring: 

Archives — The Brooklyn Museum’s Archives documents the various departments and activities of the Museum from 1823 through present day. Working with the Archivist and Records Manager, the intern will process the photographs, negatives and slides from the Department of Education. The Department of Education was formerly established in 1930, though has roots back to 1913, and is responsible for programming, art classes, tours, internships, and interpretation. The Archivist and Records Manager will provide training in how to use an archive, basic archival theory, and in ArchivesSpace to help the intern complete the project. All are welcome to apply.

Conservation (Undergraduate)— The intern will assist conservators on preventive conservation activities that could include working with environmental data, integrated pest management activities, making storage housings and containers for artworks, applying accession numbers, condition photography and performing minor treatments under supervision. This internship will serve as an introduction to the field of art conservation. The ideal candidate has an interest in science, art and loves working with their hands.

Education (School Programs)—The School Program Intern will collaborate with the School Programs team to primarily support programming for K-12 audiences and their teachers. Responsibilities will include assisting on and facilitating lessons for one-off Guided Gallery Visits and multi-visit School Partnerships, supporting teacher professional development workshops, and helping to collect data about students’ and teachers’ experiences.

Visitor Experience and Engagement — The vision of the Visitor Experience and Engagement (VEE) Department is to provide a warm and welcoming environment that offers inclusive, inspirational, and transformative experiences for visitors of all backgrounds and abilities . . ..the candidate will also provide input for ongoing projects such as the VEE front-of-house guide, a document that assists our Admissions staff in the membership and admission desks. An interest in the museum field is welcome but not required. Essential qualities for this internship include attention to detail, organizational skills, excellent communication and writing skills, and creative problem-solving. Previous experience in customer service is a plus.

Poster and T-Shirt Contest for the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation

COMD students–here’s an opportunity to showcase your design skills and possibly win $500. Your poster will promote the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Scholarship Program. To do this, your assignment is first to learn more about the PGSF scholarship program and the organization itself. In the process, you can also learn about and consider applying for a PGSF Scholarship yourself. Please see the scholarship application under the heading “student” on the navigation bar of the PGSF website. Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year open November 1, 2024. There is also a Graphic Communications Career Guide you can review.

See the flyer below for more details.

Life Science NYC Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 Internships. Early Application Deadline for Summer is 12/31/24

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program is the City of New York’s innovative, paid internship program to develop the City’s next generation of life sciences leaders. The program provides quality internships for undergraduate and graduate students, while offering curriculum and training support with refined “hard” skills in the sciences and “soft” skills of professional and personal development.

This is a paid internship program and offers spots in Science Communications and Marketing.

Key Dates (2024 – 2025)

  • Applications for internships and full-time roles are open year-round. Apply Now.
  • December 31, 2024 – early deadline for summer applications
  • Now – May 2025 – Academic year internships; dates and length determined by mutual agreement between host and intern
  • Now – Summer 2025 – Rolling selection and placement of summer internship applicants with hosts
  • May 21 – May 22, 2025 – Pre-internship “Boot Camp” intensive training for placed interns
  • May 27 – August 1, 2025 – Typical summer internship period

As an extra bonus, they offer an excellent cover letter cheatsheet and email cheatsheet that will be useful in other job applications as well.

Membit Inc. is Seeking Interns for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 for Augmented Reality Storytelling Internship

Membit Inc. is looking for several students to learn how to use the new, exciting medium of augmented reality (AR) to create experiences in the real world and leave them behind for other people to find. Think of it as ‘pokemon go but for whatever you want’. 

Examples of Membit past projects:

Membit is currently working with a local nonprofit, Santuary Spaces, that is focused on telling the stories of Brooklyn in the neighborhoods near CityTech, specifically Bedford-Stuyvesant and Viniger Hill / Dumbo. 

Part of the internship will be working on creating Augmented Reality and part of it will be about publicizing these experiences through social media and other means. 

NO Coding needed!  Membit is all no-code and you create on the phone, so anyone that is reasonably good with a smart phone can learn to do it, and you will also get to create your own projects as you learn how to think about spacial communication. 

This position is not paid but if you are enrolled in COMD 4900 for Fall or Spring, you will earn credits and you will work directly with the CEO of the company who previously taught at CityTech for 10 years.  In addition, It does come with 1 free private channel to each intern, so they can create an AR experience for their own portfolio to show people, and assistance in creating that.  Please send your resume, cover letter and portfolio link to  jay@membit.co and put internship in the subject line.

New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) seeks COMD interns for Fall 2024

NYPIRG is looking for interns for the fall 2024 semester. NYPIRG has an office on the City Tech campus, but the work will be a mix of in-person and remote work – within the office, at home, and at locations around and near campus. We have had COMD students work with them in the past and it has been a positive experience.

If you are not familiar with NYPIRG, see their website or their Instagram. They are a student-led public advocacy group committed to advocating for student issues, environmental protection, voting rights, fixing the MTA, and many other issues.

According to NYPIRG, students will learn about grassroots organizing techniques and new digital tools used to support social movements holistically, forming narratives and messaging through graphic design, video production, or other specialties based on their interests. Students will learn key public speaking and community outreach skills hands-on, then use those skills to plan and execute a semester-long campaign on important issues affecting students, culminating in an in-person event like last year’s Hygiene and Menstrual Product Drive and March in March for Higher Education. 

Responsibilities will include: 

  • Outreach work: Talking to students about the issues and getting them involved, including voter registration; working on public-facing writing such as letters to local newspapers and web copy
  • Organizing work: Leading one of our campaigns on issues like Public Health and Mass Transit, including attending regular Project Leader Zoom meetings and organizing events and/or presentations
  • Design work: Creating social media graphics, posters, videos, websites, and other materials to inform students and promote events

Send your resumes and portfolio links to:
sbrinson@nypirg.org

Networking Event on Campus: The Importance of Latinx Political Participation & Why We Should Register for Our Rights (by October 26th)

Dear COMD Students, This is a Zoom meet and is a networking event where you can connect with professors and students across City Tech.

Event:             The Importance of Latinx Political Participation &

            Why We Should Register for Our Rights (by October 26th )”

            Presented in Ongoing Celebration of Our Hispanic Heritage

Date:                 Monday, October 21st, 2024

Time:                 3PM

LINK:                 https://tinyurl.com/LatinxPoliticalParticipation

Modality:         Online Event (Meeting ID: 865 612 4262 – Passcode: 270467)

Reminder — Register to vote by 10/26/24 @ https://vote.gov/ & Information about where to vote @ https://iwillvote.com/

Featuring Members of the HSI (Hispanic Serving Institutions) Committee. 

Hosted by the IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity & Access) Committee of the Gen Ed Committee

Women’s Press Collective Needs Fall 2024 Interns

Women’s Press also needs interns. They are a non-profit that works on grass roots political work on issues related to women and children and economic inequality here in NYC. They do not use internet nor do they have a website and this is intentional–they prefer to engage with the community on a face to face basis. However, they do produce a magazine and  they also have digital printing presses for students to work with and they will train students on how to run them and design brochures, etc. for output on these presses.  If you are interested in illustration or photography, this is a good spot as they do publish illustrations and photographic work by NYC artists in their magazine, on the cover and on the inside layouts. YOU could be one of those artists–students in the past have had their illustrations on the cover and on stories inside the magazine If you are interested in graphic design, this spot should definitely be of interest.  Note, this is an in-person spot and you need to be vaccinated to work there . If students call on Friday, they usually have them come in on Saturday for training which is included in their Time sheet.  They take more than one student as they work with many other organizations and print the work of other clients and students often can design for their other clients.  So, if you don’t have a spot, it is possible for you to call TODAY,  and start on Saturday. Contact information is below:

Women’s Press Collective
229 W 193rd St, Bronx, NY 10463
Contact:  Lisa Daniels, 718-543-5100

A Valedictorian of City Tech from the Communication Department worked here about five years ago. The magazine this print has excellent content that mainstream media does not carry.

Calling All Graphics Still Seeking Graphic Design Interns for Spring 2025

Calling All Graphics is a small  business so you will work directly under the owner’s supervision. Ms. Gotay has worked with many COMD interns in past semesters. Her clients are primarily small restaurants and other local businesses in need of promotional materials.  Ms. Gotay is looking for interns who are both creative and detail-oriented.

Must have good design skills for interactive menus, flyers, signage, and more.  This job is where you will learn important layout skills aligning menus and proper formatting of templates for restaurants and other businesses. . Fun interaction with other interns and you may get to know the clients and receive direct feedback through calls with them. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop required. Flexible hours.
Take a look at some of the work that was done at this internship in a past semester at this link: https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/mpartsevsky-eportfolio/work-for-weeks-3-4-5-6/ If you love the food industry, this could be of great interest to you.

If you have illustration skills, you can use them in this spot.  This is an upaid spot but quite a few  COMD interns who have completed their 120 hours continue working with Calling All Graphics as freelancers.

Resume and Portfolio should be sent to:

Marla Gotay
President, Calling All Graphics, Inc.
Vice President, Narrows Community Theater
marlagotay@aol.com

OPENLAB INTERNSHIP – Fall 2024

The OpenLab, City Tech’s open, online community, seeks interns to join the OpenLab Team this coming semester and possibly beyond. Our goal is to help students gain valuable experience collaborating on this high-profile software project. 

OpenLab Interns will receive training and work on semester-long projects to help improve the OpenLab and provide support to the OpenLab community. 

Interns will support the following based on interest and the current needs of the project:

  • Promotions and campaigns
  • Student outreach and workshops
  • OpenLab member support
  • UX/UI design
  • Information architecture
  • WordPress testing
  • Copywriting
  • Tutorial creation
  • Blogging & social media

The candidate should be enthusiastic, dependable, attentive to details, and able to work 10-12 hours per week. Meeting schedule will take intern’s schedule into account. The majority of weekly meetings will be remote.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to use technolgoy to participate professionally in remote working meetings (on camera, screen share, etc)
  • Effective project management skills, especially in meeting deadlines
  • Ability to communicate remotely and in-person with team, OpenLab members, and other collaborators
  • Completion of COMD 2400 level course(s) or junior-level equivalent in other majors
  • Good academic standing
  • Experience with OpenLab & WordPress, Web Design, Video Editing, Photography a plus
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Screencast-o-matic, a plus

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Submit materials to openlab@citytech.cuny.edu with subject “OpenLab Internship Application.”

  • Short Cover Letter 
  • Portfolio (online or PDF)
  • Resume (online or PDF)
  • (2) References from recent or current professors

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until September 13th.

CUNY TV Submissions for Fall 2024 Internships Due tomorrow. For COMD students interested in Spring 2025 internships, you can submit a application now for Spring 2025.

Dear interns, for those of you interested in motion graphics and social media internships, the submission of applications to CUNY TV is due TOMMORROW. See this link to learn more about the program: https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/internship-mentorshipprogram/ and the different job descriptions that are available.

The link to the submission form is: https://www.tfaforms.com/5058336

A quick look at the submission form

Two Graphic Design Interns Needed at Baruch College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Baruch College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness is seeking a team of two COMD students to support the department’s graphic design, marketing, and web support needs for its communications to work on logo design, document formatting, and promotional material development. Some support of a WordPress site will be needed on an ad hoc basis. This internship will be hybrid, with some remote work and some in-person work. 

To apply for one of these internships, please send your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to Associate Director of Assessement , Office of Assessment, Her email is  melissa.sultana@baruch.cuny.edu.

Exhibitista Creative seeks a Graphic Design Intern for Fall 2024

Exhibitista creative (www.exhibitista.com) is a small consultancy owned and managed by Johanna Goldfeld. Exhibitista specializes in designing exhibitions, branding, and websites, for museums, historic houses, faith-based organizations, and small businesses. This position is unpaid.

Essential Duties:

  • Help with creative design projects. Past intern assignments have included:
    • vector drawing for logos
    • typographic studies
    • exhibition layouts
    • collateral and research for the business
    • social media support
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Communicate regularly with the  internship supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

  • GPA of 3.3
  • Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Strong logo creation and vector drawing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong English proficiency and grammar skills preferred

To apply: Please submit a short cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Johanna Goldfeld at jg@exhibitista.com

The Democratic National Committee is seeking Graphic Design Interns for Fall 2024 Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

Some of these spots may involve being in Washington, D.C. Please review the description of the program at: https://jobs.lever.co/dnc/e4c8338f-e8ec-4174-a80a-4e44d0e62d31. This link notes that:

“The program will run from Tuesday, September 3rd to Friday, November 15th, 2024, and will be conducted in a hybrid format. Interns who are based in the Washington D.C. area will have an opportunity to perform in-person work for the DNC at the Democratic National Headquarters and DNC events. You must be located in the United States to apply for this internship.

The DNC Internship Program provides a stipend of $3,300. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 2nd. ” See the job posting for further details.

The link to apply for the Fall 2024 Internship program is at: https://jobs.lever.co/dnc/e4c8338f-e8ec-4174-a80a-4e44d0e62d31/apply

Brooklyn Museum Fall 2024 Paid Internship Application is now Available. Deadline for Applications is 7/14/2024

Dear COMD students, Below is a link to the Brooklyn Museum Internship application and a list of descriptions for the museum’s available positions, ranging from Curatorial to Exhibition Design and Retail. Applications are due July 14 at 11:59 pm EST

The Brooklyn Museum Fall Internship is a part-time paid opportunity. Interns receive $17 per hour, and work 18 hours per week, from September 20–December 13, 2024. Selected interns will be paired with a supervisor and integrated into one of our departments, participating fully in day-to-day workplace activities and projects with the guidance of full-time staff members. In addition to gaining extensive work experience, they will also attend seminars that focus on the role of museums in society today and include intimate conversations with Museum staff. 

LINK TO APPLICATION: https://form.jotform.com/241156001537143

Learn more about the Brooklyn Museum’s Internship Program here: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/adults/internships

Available Positions for the Fall: 

Exhibition Design — The exhibition design department is responsible for the design process from planning through completion of the display of special exhibitions, collection galleries, and special projects. This process involves concept development and providing shops with construction documents to oversee art installation. The ideal candidate would be familiar with design programs such as Vector works and Rhino and have a desire to collaborate on a range of design projects, have excellent communication skills and be a creative thinker. This would be a valuable experience for anyone interested in being part of a creative team while developing important personal skills related to exhibition design.

Registrar — If you are interested in the theory and practice of museum work, then we offer the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience while exploring the intersection of museums, social justice, and technology. The intern will assist collections registrars and information specialists who work behind the scenes to steward the museum’s encyclopedic collection. Tasks involve digital record-keeping associated with the permanent collection, the processing of new acquisitions, and digital asset management, as well as physical paper file management for object and donor information. These projects will provide a solid introduction to registration work including professional museum standards for acquisition procedures, collection and information management, in addition to providing robust training in The Museum System database (TMS) and NetX digital asset management system; no prior experience with these programs is required. The ideal candidate is curious and open-minded, a self-directed learner, detail- and process-oriented, and capable of working independently as well as part of our team.

Retail— The intern will work closely with the Director of Retail & Merchandising Strategy to support the daily functions of the retail and food & beverage business. Responsibilities can range from helping source new products for the shop to developing and implementing new operational work streams. Ideal candidates are current or recent undergraduates with strong organizational skills and looking to pursue a career in business, fashion, merchandising, or marketing. Previous related coursework or related work experiences are a plus.

Arts of Africa, Asia, and the Islamic World — Working with the Curators and Curatorial Assistant, the intern will assist with research and organization for upcoming exhibitions and acquisitions, collections maintenance, and provide general departmental support. This internship might include aiding in fielding external and internal research inquiries; documentation of collection objects, including a digitization project for the Arts of Africa collection in anticipation of the upcoming reinstallation of the African galleries; work with records and checklists in The Museum System (TMS); participate in visits to object storage; and obtain experience working with other Museum departments. The ideal intern will have excellent organizational and communication skills, experience in art historical research methods, and a background and interest in critically engaging with the diverse needs and contexts across the three departments of Arts of Africa, Asia, and the Islamic World. It is encouraged that such work may also be informed by the Intern’s own areas of interest.

Art of the Americas (Hybrid)— Working directly with the Curator of Indigenous Art and the department curatorial assistants, the intern conducts research and outreach related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and creates extensive reports summarizing and documenting museum work related to that legislation. Additionally, the intern may provide departmental support and conduct collection and provenance research if time allows. Ideal candidates have knowledge of NAGPRA; prior research experience; excellent communication and organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail; a demonstrated commitment to Native American communities and/or Native American Art; and an interest in a museum career.

CONSERVATION (Onsite)— The intern will assist conservators on preventive conservation activities that could include working with environmental data, integrated pest management activities, making storage housings and containers for artworks, applying accession numbers, condition photography and performing minor treatments under supervision. This internship will serve as an introduction to the field of art conservation. The ideal candidate has an interest in science, art and loves working with their hands.

Contemporary Art— Working with the Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and the Curatorial Assistant of Modern and Contemporary Art, the intern assists with research, planning, and organization for upcoming exhibitions and acquisitions, and provides general departmental support. Ideal candidates are current or recent undergraduates with strong organizational, research, and writing skills and an interest in contemporary art. Previous related coursework or related work experiences are a plus.

Decorative Arts and Design — Working with the Senior and Assistant Curators of Decorative Arts and Design, the intern will assist with research and the organization of two related cross-Collection projects being developed in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th anniversary. One will explore the history of the Museum and its collecting practices and the other considers creativity in Brooklyn and the way the borough has been shaped as an innovative, diverse, and provocative center of artistic production. Additionally, the intern will gain experience working with the Collection through collections reviews, researching new acquisitions and gallery rotations, building and organizing object and exhibition folders, assisting with writing gallery labels and provenance research, and performing administrative duties. Requirements include: superior research and writing abilities; excellent communication and organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail; an interest in history, decorative arts, design, craft; and being a self-starter.

Professional Development Center’s Summer 2024 Career Development Book Camp!

Dear COMD students and recent alums, you are invited to attend The Professional Development Center (PDC) – Career Services at City Tech’s  4-week Career Development Summer Boot Camp (SBC).

SBC 2024 will feature a number of virtual and in-person interactive sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Human Resources and Leadership and Communication professionals. These sessions are intended to further enhance and strengthen essential employability qualities for a successful transition from college to career. PDC recommends attendance for all sessions to gain the full experience of SBC.

Sessions of SBC 2024 will highlight:

  • Internship and Apprenticeship Exploration
  • Communication Development
  • Personal Brand Creation
  • LinkedIn Profile Building 
  • Interview Preparation Resources
  • Graduate School Info
  • AND MORE!

Register for all events on Handshake (Virtual sessions are linked).

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Just In: Part-time Paid Digital Designer Position with the Lucille Lortel Theatre

Dear students this is a new opportunity that I have been informed of by a COMD alum who is currently holding the position. She is leaving for a new spot. So, please review the details below. The link for the appliciation is at  https://forms.gle/wEPmd1F7CXo5mgBU7. Details are below. Applications accepted through May 31, 2024

Digital Designer
Part-time Opportunity
Employer: Lucille Lortel Theatre
Hourly Wage: $20/hour
Benefits: Retirement plan and flexible paid time-off policy
Start Date: June 17, 2024
Location: Currently fully remote, anticipated hybrid in-office work in NYC in the future
To Apply: Please upload a resume and brief cover letter in one PDF detailing your interest in this position. Applications accepted through May 31, 2024

The Lucille Lortel Theatre is seeking a part-time digital designer staff member. Duties include creating promotional graphics for various theatre programs and social media campaigns, maintaining the organization’s website, regularly updating graphics for the Internet Off-Broadway Database (IOBDB.com), and providing design support to the full-time staff.

This part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday) has flexible hours, and work is remote until further notice. Candidate must provide their own computer while working remotely (company will provide software, as needed). Pay is $20/hour. A minimum commitment of two years is preferred. The start date is June 17, 2024.

Skills:

  • Experience with Apple (including Keynote), Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Dropbox, MailChimp 
  • Proficiency in photo and video editing software such as:
    • Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign
    • Premiere/Final Cut Pro
    • Canva
  • Knowledge of Squarespace, WordPress, or other web design programs
  • Basic knowledge of After Effects
  • Familiarity with digital accessibility practices not required but a plus
  • Familiarity with basic coding
  • General interest in theatre/arts

Lucille Lortel Theatre is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applicants from historically marginalized communities. Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes that historic institutional practices have led to an exclusionary and harmful environment for members of these communities, and is actively working to become a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive organization. We acknowledge and welcome the complexity of the work ahead.

About the Lucille Lortel Theatre

Lucille Lortel Theatre’s mission is to foster both new and established artists, increase awareness and appreciation of Off-Broadway, and uphold fair and equitable business and artistic practices in service of creating a larger, more diverse community of theatre makers and audiences. The Company builds on the legacy of its founder, Lucille Lortel (1900–1999) who was a champion of work by Samuel Beckett, Caryl Churchill, Athol Fugard, Jean Genet, Adrienne Kennedy, Larry Kramer, Terrence McNally, Marsha Norman, Sam Shepard, and Wendy Wasserstein. In addition to its Off-Broadway theatre, which has been in continuous operation since 1955, the Company is renovating a three-story carriage house in Chelsea that will act as the Company’s new headquarters. Its programs include The Alcove at the Lortel, a commissioning and development program for early and mid-career playwrights; the 121 Project, a bespoke development program for new musicals; NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, Fellowships in NYC Theatre at Bennington College, Lucille Lortel Awards and Playwrights’ Sidewalk, Internet Off-Broadway Database (IOBDB.com), and Non-Profit Theatre Strategic and Management Services. For more information, please visit www.lortel.org.

Fall 24 Internship Opportunity with the Faculty Commons Design Team

Dear students, below is the information for applying to City Tech’s Faculty Commons Design Team internship for Fall 2024. Right now, there is one position available on the team. I just received notification of the availability of this spot today. The Faculty Commons is the center for Teaching, Learning. Scholarship and Professional Development here at City Tech and as a member of this team, you will work on a range of creative projects for Faculty clients.

This internship can be used for credit for COMD 4900 IF you are enrolled in that class for Fall 2024 and you will receive a stipend upon completion of the internship. Interviews via zoom will take place Thursday May 30 and Friday May 31st.  Selected intern(s) will be notified Friday 5/31.  Training is June 3-7, 10 & 12. You must be available on those dates to attend the remote training. See below for more details, qualifications and how to apply.

I know finals begin this week, but if you have a resume and portfolio ready, apply to this spot ASAP. This internship can be used for credit for COMD 4900 IF you are enrolled in that class for Fall 2024 and you will receive a stipend upon completion of the internship. Interviews will take place Thursday May 30 and Friday May 31st.  Selected intern(s) will be notified Friday 5/31.  Training is June 3-7, 10 & 12. You must be available on those dates to attend the training. So apply ASAP to this spot and be sure to ask faculty to be references promptly as you do need to name two faculty members as references when submitting your application.

Exhibitista Creative seeks a Graphic Design Intern for Fall 2024

Exhibitista creative (www.exhibitista.com) is a small consultancy specializing in exhibitions, branding, and websites, for museums, historic houses, faith-based organizations, and small businesses that is owned and managed by Johanna Goldfeld. This position is unpaid.

Essential Duties:

  • Help with creative design projects. Past intern assignments have included:
    • vector drawing for logos
    • typographic studies
    • exhibition layouts
    • collateral and research for the business
    • social media support
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Communicate regularly with the  internship supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

  • GPA of 3.3
  • Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Strong logo creation and vector drawing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong English proficiency and grammar skills preferred

To apply: Please submit a short cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Johanna Goldfeld at jg@exhibitista.com

Marketing Content Creator Summer Internship for startup Shopify brand

This is an opportunity with a startup CirNory Shopify brand. Per the company, they are seeking “a self-motivated Marketing Content Creator with a knack for advertising and products to join the team. This position is perfect for a student based in the US who is eager to dive into the world of marketing and support the growth of a budding brand. The role will start as an internship with a stipend, but there’s great potential for it to evolve into a part-time or full-time position as we expand. 

Intern stipend between $450 – $550 per month. Hours TBD, 3 months June, July & August 2024.

If you are interested in this spot, please reach out to Prof. Davis at ddavis@citytech.cuny.edu to get the contact information for this opportunity.

Exhibit: “Drawings from Joe’s Pub” at the Public Theatre

The Public Theater presents Drawings From Joe’s Pub by Joan Chiverton

Public Opening Reception April 15th, the balcony gallery of the Public Theater 5-7 pm, 425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 

Joan Chiverton is a New York City-based illustrator, painter, and educator, whose work has been widely exhibited and has appeared in the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She is also the sister of Richard Pels, one of COMD’s adjunct professors. If you can’t make the opening, the exhibit is available for viewing through July 2024. 

Ms. Chiverton is renowned for her live sketches of performing artists on stage. She has regularly collaborated with Joe’s Pub, since 2017, and has uniquely captured the electric, creative energy of the work on stage, off-stage, and behind-the-scenes.

This exhibition is a celebration of Joe’s Pub’s 25th anniversary season and the many, multidisciplinary collaborations that make the magic possible in our “jewel box of a room” every evening. It will 

Video Recording of “Zoomin’ With Creatives” held on Thursday April 4th 1 to 2:30 PM.

This session was recorded and below is the link to the recording. You will get a message that you need to request access. So, request access using your City Tech email and you should be approved.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h0Ft8Jd8A1_4Efrv6x5FBt-u6vKU9Pdr/view?usp=drive_link

Links for the artists on this zoom:

Marcos Chin https://www.marcoschin.com/

Designer Todd Goldstein http://www.todd-goldstein.com 

Photographer Rehan Miskci: https://www.rehanmiskci.com/

Adobe Creative Cafe Held on April 24th 10 AM to 5 PM at Glass House Union Square 31 E. 17th Street

Dear COMD Graphic Design students, on 4/24 during Spring Break you have a wonderful opportunity to share your Portfolio with professionals in the field.

It is a casual setting where you can pop-in/out at any point between the event time to get their work reviewed. You just need to RSVP using the link below:

https://event.adobe.com/creativecafe-newyork

Adobe is particularly interested in seeing the portfolios of COMD students focused on graphic design but if advertising and web design mixed into your portfolio is fine also.

Please take advantage of this opportunity. If you are a junior or a senior, it will be most helpful to you for honing your portfolio for internships or first jobs upon graduation. If you have taken COMD 2400 and have your sophomore portfolio review ready, it is a great opportunity to get feedback on your work as you head into your upper level classes.

Summer Internship with Integral, an agency here in NYC

Dear COMD students who are planning on taking COMD 4900 this Summer, this is a paid hybrid spot with an award winning NYC agency, Integral.

  • Internship program dates are June 4, 2024 – August 30, 2024
    • We’re absolutely willing to flex on these dates, depending on your school schedule
  • Up to 40 hours per week
  • Compensation: $20/hour up to 40 hours/week

Please see this link for further details about this spot and how to apply. Apply ASAP.

Networking Opportunity on Campus: Participate in a User Focus Group with Media Current, a digital design agency

Join Eliott Mower of Media Current, a digital design agency, this coming Tuesday for a user experience focus group. Please come and share your thoughts and experiences navigating City Tech with the goal of creating a more engaging and informative College entrance.   This is part of the Title V STEM Success Collaborative grant initiative to improve campus-wide communications

When: Tuesday, March 12, 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Where: Pearl Ground Floor, P114

Incentive: Pizza with dessert

This event has been arranged by Prof. Hitchings & Prof. Leonhardt. Reach out to Prof. Hitchings via email if you have questions at mhitchings@citytech.cuny.edu

Career Fair Networking Opportunity: “We the People: The 2024 State of Black Design Conference” in Nashville–Conference Can be Attended Virtually

Dear students, if you are interested in attending virtual sessions of this conference held from March 14-15th at the University of Tenesssee in Nashville , you can go to the SOBD website to learn about it and to this site to register to attend. It does cost $25 to attend this virtual conference so you need to decide if this is a worthy investment.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Internship Form

The summer 2024 internship Deadline was February 26th. However, if you missed it, you can still fill out an interest form so that will be notified as soon as the Fall internship applications open up.

Please fill out the Navy Yard’s interest form and they will notify you when the next round of applications open.

Eligibility:

• A Brooklyn resident or attend a Brooklyn-based school   

• A first-time or once returning participant in the internship program   

• A current college attending student or a high school senior planning to attend college in Fall 2024    

• If under 18, working papers must be provided. Working papers can be obtained from your school  

Most common roles we will have positions available for are focused on business admin./management, computer science/IT, communications, culinary/hospitality, engineering, fashion, film, graphic design, marketing, social media management, and more.

If you have any questions, please reach out the Brooklyn Navy Yard at internships@bnydc.org and they will get back to you as soon as possible.  

CUNY Career Success

Dear COMD students, CUNY has multiple internship programs for students where you will be paid to work in the design field and can earn credit in COMD 4900 while doing so.  CUNY Cultural Corp and CUNY Career Launch are programs COMD students have been involved in recently. Please go to the CUNY Career Success Website to learn about the many internship opportunities available to you as a COMD student here at City Tech. 

Home page of CUNY Career Success Website

Branding Internship at HS IAM

Internship Opportunity: Branding and Multimedia Campaign Intern at High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media (HSIAM)

Are you a creative and motivated individual looking to gain real-world experience in branding and multimedia? Join the High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media (HSIAM) located in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and be a part of our exciting new P-Tech partnership with NYC College of Technology (City Tech).

Essential Duties:

As an intern with us, you’ll have the chance to contribute to a dynamic multimedia campaign. Previous intern assignments have encompassed a range of creative projects, including:

– Ad campaigns (strategy, concept, execution)

– Art direction

– Copywriting

– Branding (use of brand guidelines in creating collateral)

– Exhibition layouts (Print banners and displays)

– Collateral Design

– Informational Design and Communications

– Digital Media Support (Website and Social media)

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following:

– Minimum GPA of 3.3

– Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

– Strong logo creation and vector drawing skills

– Excellent attention to detail

– Strong English proficiency and grammar skills preferred

Why HSIAM?

At HSIAM, you’ll have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively, honing your skills while contributing to real-world projects. Our internship program emphasizes hands-on experience, creative thinking, and professional growth. Regular communication with your dedicated internship supervisor ensures you receive guidance and support throughout your journey with us. To apply to this position, please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to bmiftari@iam-hs.org. Mr. Miftari is an alum of our COMD program and would be your supervisor. He is the Work-Based Learning Coordinator and CTE Instructor at the Carnasie Educational Campus.

NYC Department of Aging Engagement Content and Operations Internship: Spring 2024

Agency Website: Department for the Aging (nyc.gov)

This would be a multifaceted internship that will play a supportive role in Aging Connect Operations, as well as, the volunteer program.  Intern(s) would help in the implementation of our engagement plan, budgeting systems, and research. Intern(s) would help to craft and execute a social media plan designed to highlight the volunteer program. Intern(s) would assist in the planning of virtual and in-person events for the volunteer program and agency at-large. Intern(s) would assist in agency research projects and assist the Director of Operations in budgeting tasks, while learning about the various city reporting systems and protocols. 

  • Number of interns: 2 
  • Title: Engagement Content and Operations Internship
  • Tasks:
    • Engagement Content:
      • Training Videos
      • Blog design and creation for VOP
      • Newsletter Design 
      • Outreach content design (outreach to volunteers for spotlight content and testimonials)
    • Social Media Content:
      • Social media plan development
      • Social media content design and creation 
    • Event Planning:
      • Plan, design, and create presentation materials for the virtual volunteer recognition event
      • Assist in agency wide event initiatives (such as the Black History Event, NYC Conference on Aging, and more)
    • Operational Support:
      • Budget Planning and Support
      • Agency initiative and budgeting research

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To apply, please go to this link
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https://forms.gle/R77gHNgqcMXpVB6v9

Brooklyn College Seeks a Team of Social Media/Video and Graphics Interns for Spring 24

Brooklyn College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness is seeking a team of five COMD students to support the department’s graphic design, marketing, and web support needs for its social media sites and other communications to students. Two graphics interns – logo design, document formatting, promotional material development – and three social media marketing interns who will be shooting and editing Tik Tok videos and supporting Instagram needs. Some support of a WordPress site will be needed on an ad hoc basis. This internship will be hybrid, with some remote work and some in-person work.

To apply for one of these internships, please send your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to Isana Leshchinskaya, assessment manager and associate director of Brooklyn College’s Office of Educational Research and Assessment under Institutional Effectiveness. Her email is Isana.Leshchinskaya@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Please apply for this position by 1/30/2024. The internship will start ASAP.

The students who did internships at Brooklyn College in the past have had very positive experiences. See two internship blogs of students who worked there and read the entries that focus on these students’ experiences working at Brooklyn College:

Some of our COMD Spring Interns in past years stayed on during the summer and learned a great deal and we had interns also work with Brooklyn College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness this past Fall. Brooklyn College internships offer our students a valuable learning experience.

Save the Date: Annual Spring Industry Expo on 3/12/24 at McCann Global HQ in Manhattan. More details to follow.

Save The Date for your students and alumni to attend our 6th Annual Spring Industry Expo, which is being hosted by the McCann Worldgroup Agencies!

DETAILS

  • The event will take place on Tuesday, March 12th and will be located at McCann’s Global HQ at 622 Third Avenue
  • The application for the event will be provided in the coming weeks
  • This is a unique event hosted by the marketing agencies within McCann Worldgroup, which include McCann, MRM, Futurebrand, and more 

Just like years past, there will be Recruiters from these world class marketing agencies that are eager to meet the best and brightest talent in and around New York City. The majority of these agencies are looking to hire a variety of individuals to their internship programs this summer. Some may also have full-time opportunities, mentorships and/or job shadowing opportunities.

Communications Intern – Graphic Design for NYC’s Office of the Comptroller in Manhattan

The New York City Comptroller, an independently elected official, is the Chief Financial Officer of the City of New York. The mission of the office is to promote the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of New York City government, in order to secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. We utilize the tools and responsibilities that the City Charter assigns us to ensure that City government is budgeting wisely, investing strategically, living up to its promises and obligations, and keeping a sharp eye on the long-term challenges to come.

The Communications Intern will assist the Creative Director with coordinating all graphic needs around communication efforts for the Comptroller’s Office. Responsibilities of the Intern include, but are not limited to:

– Creating design templates for social media and internal assets
– Organizing a visual library for web and digital design
– Assisting to expand our design style guide

This position is paid—Salary Range:$15.50 – $16.50

Additional information and link to apply can be found at CityJobs. gov.

NYPIRG Seeks Interns for Spring 24, Summer 24 and Fall 24

Dear COMD students,

NYPIRG is looking for year-round interns. NYPIRG has an office on the City Tech campus, but the work will be a mix of in-person and remote work – within the office, at home, and at locations around and near campus. We have had COMD students work with them in the past and it has been a positive experience.

If you are not familiar with NYPIRG, see their website or their Instagram. They are a public advocacy group committed to advocating for student issues, environmental protection, voting rights, fixing the MTA, and many other issues.

According to NYPIRG, students will learn about grassroots organizing techniques and new digital tools used to support social movements holistically. Their education in effective communication begins with learning key public speaking and community outreach skills, forming narratives and messaging through graphic design, video production, web design, or other specialties based on their interests and interactions with the constituencies NYPIRG serves.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Outreach work: Talking to students about the issues and getting them involved, including voter registration; working on public-facing writing such as letters to local newspapers and web copy
  • Organizing work: Leading one of our campaigns on issues like Public Health and Mass Transit, including attending weekly Project Leader Zoom meetings and organizing events and/or presentations
  • Design work: Creating social media graphics, posters, videos, websites, and other materials to inform students and promote events

Send your resumes and portfolio links to:

sbrinson@nypirg.org

Are you Interested in Getting To Sesame Street?

Students who are interested in getting to Sesame Street and learning more about interning at Sesame Street can review their internship web page.

COMD City Tech students have interned with Sesame Street and have had postive experience interning there.  Also, COMD faculty member Justin Simonich works there. You can email him if you’d like to learn more about working for Sesame Street. His email is jsimonich@citytech.cuny.edu

Paid Public Relations Press Internship at the Brooklyn Book Festival

Dear COMD interns with strong writing skills, this is a summer internship that I was just notified about.

Here are some key details about this part time internship:

The position will be remote in June and July and be potentially in person at a Brooklyn location from August through Sept. 1. Due to this, the candidate must be based in a commutable location to Brooklyn.

To apply please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your resume along with two references.

Applications that do not include the above four items will not be considered.

Summer Internships: June 12 – September 1, 2023

Applications due May 5, 2023

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11201

Please see this Indeed Link for further details and how to apply.

Externship at Accenture This Summer

This opportunity is for two days of virtual professional development for sophomores or juniors. This externship is two days of FREE professional development at Accenture, a technology company located in Hudson Yards in Manhattan. This is great  way to network with professionals at a technology company and also with your peers at other schools. 

The company describes this Externship as:

“Elevate to Innovate: An Accenture Diversity Externship is a virtual two day professional development experience where participants can explore the world of technology innovation and professional services! Join us and learn how to jump into a tech career.

Students will participate in learning sessions, networking, and engagement activities focused on how technology can solve pressing business challenges. Students will develop industry acumen, build long-lasting relationships, develop in-demand tech skills and walk away with an understanding of Accenture, our culture and entry-level opportunities.”

To learn more, visit this page of the company’s website

Application can be found at this link on  the company’s site. I encourage all COMD students with 50 credits or more to apply to this externship.

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