CUNY Career Connect

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Professional development

Resume workshops

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens in New York City hosts the CUNY Career Connect Summer program, offering paid, professional internships to college students from the CUNY Hillel community with top organizations across NYC.

The CCC program includes resume work, mock interviews, and networking events, with interns working up to 25 hours per week for six weeks at a rate of $16.50 per hour.

The initiative supports students throughout the academic year with career resources and connections.

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Title: CUNY Career Connect

The CUNY Career Connect Summer program offers college students from the CUNY Hillel community paid, professional summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies throughout New York City. The CCC Summer program is part of a broader initiative that offers career support to students at CUNY Hillels throughout the academic year. The JFEW Summer Internship program, sponsored by Jewish Foundation for Education of Women in partnership with UJA-Federation of New York, is one component of a selective 3-year Scholarship program for high-achieving young women from the CUNY Hillel community.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive Internship Preparation/Orientation: During the academic year prior to the internship, JFEW students participate in workshops on resume-building, job interview preparation, networking strategies, and professional communication to prepare them for professional success. CCC Summer students receive the same skills training during a pre-program orientation.
• Career Development: Program includes one-to-one resume development, mock interviews, and 3 skills-building and networking events during the summer.
• Access to Exclusive Internships: Students are placed in internships in their field of interest across a wide range of industries.

CCC Program Timeline

• Cohort A: July 1 - August 8
• Cohort B: July 7 - August 15

CCC Compensation and Payroll

Interns work up to 25 hours per week for 6 weeks, at a rate of $16.50 per hour. All placements are subsidized by UJA-Federation of New York.

Commonpoint Queens

Commonpoint Queens is a community-centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences though every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond.

We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to succeed. Originally founded in Queens in the early 1960s, we are guided by values of service and justice as we meet the evolving needs of 80,000 people through our wide-ranging dynamic programs at over 75 locations, including flagship sites in Little Neck, Forest Hills and Elmhurst.

And with an inclusive, personalized approach, our exceptional services reflect, nurture, and embrace the breadth of lives we serve across New York and beyond.

At every stage and every age, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them.

From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side.

We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime.

Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.