AHS Internships
During their college summers, Scholars are eligible to apply for competitive paid internships through Alexander Hamilton Scholars and AHS Internship Partners in the following focus areas:
Current Opportunities
Alexander Hamilton Scholars PROMM Intern
New-York Historical: Education Intern
Youth Development
Education
Communications and Marketing
Other focus areas are released on a case-by-case basis
Alternatively, Scholars who choose to pursue other unpaid or underpaid opportunities may apply for supplemental funding through our Independent Internship Support Program.
All Scholars who participate in an AHS-affiliated internship opportunity, including the Independent Internship Support Program, are required to participate in the AHS Internship Program curriculum throughout the summer including:
4 assignments to help students maximize the skills and information gained through their internship experiences and to further develop their organizational and leadership abilities. Assignments include career & strength finder assessments, a budget, LinkedIn/Resume updates, and a final reflection.
2 evaluations completed by the student’s supervisor to provide constructive feedback and ensure a valuable experience and growth..
Note: you must be a current, active Hamilton Scholar to be eligible for these opportunities.
Alexander Hamilton PROMM Intern
Focus Area: Leadership Development
Location: Virtual/Remote (In-Person for Leader Weeks)
Deadline: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM PST on March 19th, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
Tentative Work Schedule: May 12 – August 15 2025,
Up to 20 hours/week (flexible start/end dates to accommodate quarterly/semester schedules).
40 hours/week during Leader Weeks.
Travel fare and housing during Leader Weeks will be provided.
Compensation: $16.66/hr
The AHS PROMM Intern will support Program, Marketing, Operations, and Data Coordination efforts, contributing to the planning and execution of Alexander Hamilton Scholars’ mission. PROMM stands for Program and Marketing Management, with interns collaborating in both the Programming and Marketing departments. Responsibilities include data entry in Salesforce, crafting and scheduling social media content, Program curriculum assistance, creating outgoing mass emails, assisting with AHS print/web publications, creating brand-aligned graphics, and supporting Summer Leader Weeks.
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This internship is open to Hamilton Scholars who have completed their freshman year of university and have a strong interest in higher education, community-based organizations, and professional development. No prior experience is needed for these roles, though scholars of all personality and leadership styles—introverts and extroverts alike—are encouraged to apply.
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Program Support
Assist with the planning and execution of AHS Summer Leader Weeks (in-person: Year 1 – July 8-13; Year 2 – July 23-27).
Support the Assistant Director and Program Specialist in day-to-day operations, including curriculum, Leader Weeks, and database and website updates.
Attend and engage with Scholars, alumni, and attendees during the AHS Leader Weeks other Zoom events.
Marketing & Communications
Create and schedule social media content aligned with AHS branding.
Develop newsletter articles and conduct outreach to current and alumni Hamilton Scholars for content.
Support the Director of Marketing and Volunteer in day-to-day operations.
Design digital graphics for web and print using Adobe Suite, Canva, or similar tools.
Organize and manage digital files in Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive.
Create social media content during leader weeks.
Collaborate with current Hambassadors.
Data & Administrative Tasks
Enter and maintain data in Salesforce.
Respond to emails, Slack messages, and internal requests in a timely manner.
Participate in weekly check-ins with the Program Specialist and Director of Marketing to discuss projects, time management, and professional development.
Provide creative input, solutions, and project ideas based on personal experience and insights.
Engage in leadership-building exercises and team activities.
*Responsibilities subject to change at the need and discretion of the organization.
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Email the following to info@hamiltonscholars.org with the subject line "2025 AHS PROMM Internship":
Resume
Cover letter (include qualifications, interest, and goals; optional but recommended)
Portfolio (2-3 samples of projects, media, or publications you’ve created)
📌 Deadline: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM PST on March 19th, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Please email yenny.arteaga@hamiltonscholars.org if you have any questions about this internship
New-York Historical
New-York Historical: Education Intern
Focus Area: Education
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $17.00
Tentative Work Schedule: The Summer 2025 College and Graduate Internship Program at The New York Historical will run from Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 15. The ten-week, 180-hour program is part-time; interns will work approximately 18 hours each week, including mandatory intern events each Wednesday from 4-5 pm, and Friday, 9 am - 3 pm.
Deadline: Sunday, April 6 2025
The Education intern will work with a department that serves more than 200,000 students each year, and nearly 5,000 teachers. Our extensive range of school programs engage students from early elementary school through high school in American history, and introduce young historians to research skills through primary sources and digital media projects. Professional development programs and curriculum resources for teachers foster learning and invite exciting opportunities for classrooms to explore history in new ways. Our Summer 2025 intern will assist with ongoing programming, conducting historical research, program facilitation, and administrative tasks, as needed.
To apply, please visit this link. (http://apply.interfolio.com/164512) Applications must include a resume, cover letter, 5-10 page writing sample, and two letters of recommendation.
Additional information regarding College and Graduate Internships at The New York Historical may be found on our website: https://www.nyhistory.org/careers/internships. Any questions regarding this position may be directed to kionah.tucker@nyhistory.org.
