Ladders for Leaders

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) hosts the Ladders for Leaders Summer Intern program in New York City, offering paid placements through a network of partner organizations. Interns receive orientation, resume-building workshops, mock interviews, and career development support, with up to 25 hours per week at 16.50 USD per hour during the six-week timeline.

This hands-on experience helps students develop leadership and career-ready skills.

Qualifications

• Open to high school and college students.
• Paid summer internship program with leading organizations.
• Internship is 6 weeks, up to 25 hours per week.
• Payroll managed by Ladders for Leaders.

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: Ladders For Leaders Summer Intern

Commonpoint is home to a number of youth workforce programs, including the nationally recognized program Ladders for Leaders. Ladders for Leaders offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid professional summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies in New York City.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive Orientation: Includes resume-building workshops, job interview preparation, networking strategies, leadership development, and mock interviews to prepare you for professional success.
• Career Development: Opportunities to revise your resume, participate in mock interviews, and attend skill-building workshops.
• Access to Exclusive Internships: Submit your interest and be considered for a wide range of internships across various industries.

Program Timeline

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

Compensation and Payroll

• Interns will work up to 25 hours per week at a rate of $16.50 per hour. All placements are subsidized by Ladders for Leaders, which also manages payroll throughout the 6-week internship period.

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.