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Brooklyn Public Library paid internships
BPL has four internship applications open. Sign up here for our teen newsletter to stay up-to-date about all of our opportunities for teens. You can also find info about our programs and internships at bklynlibrary.org/teens, and follow us on Instagram @bklynfuture.
BPL: BookMatch Teen
Learn the art of recommending books and offer a readers’ advisory service exclusive to teens. Along the way, meet new friends and make connections to careers in publishing, writing, libraries and more. Participants must be in grades 9-12 and will earn a stipend, volunteer hours and resume-boosting experience. Apply online here by September 20.
BPL: StoryTeen
StoryTeen is an internship program for 10th-12th grade students with an interest in literacy and early childhood education. As a StoryTeen intern, you’ll learn about literacy, assist with storytime, and have fun! Apply here by October 4 (applications accepted on a rolling basis).
BPL: Librarians of Tomorrow
Librarians of Tomorrow is an innovative, hands-on internship program for 10th-12th grade students from diverse backgrounds with an interest in library careers. We seek committed and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to learn, work, and help others! Apply here through October 20 (applications accepted on a rolling basis).
BPL: Teen Takeovers
The Teen Takeovers Branch Council is an internship program where high school students plan, organize, promote, and host after-hours public programs for other teens. You'll earn community serivce hours, receive a stipend, learn new skills and have fun. Apply here.
Brooklyn Children's Museum Teen Curator Program
The Teen Curators Program explores the museum process throug a historical lens and positions participants as active agents of change, power, and influence in the process of museum curation. Apply here through September 22.
Brooklyn Museum: paid teen internships
Apply this month for Brooklyn Museum's paid teen internships. Join their mailing list to stay up to date on their many programs.
BK Museum: Teen Night Planning Committee
In this paid internship, New York City teens create community programming grounded in art and activism, collaborating in program design, organizing activities, and promoting young artists who are changing the world.
Apply here by September 16.
BK Museum: InterseXtions: Gender & Sexuality
In this paid internship, New York City LGBTQ+ teens ages 14–19 explore gender and sexuality in art through an activist lens, and work collaboratively to organize programs for other queer and trans youth. Apply here by October 13.
BK Museum: Museum Apprentice Program
In this paid internship, New York City teens immerse themselves in art and art history, and learn about museum education while creating their own lessons for audiences of all ages. Apply here by October 6.
Reel Works FREE After-School Filmmaking Programs
Reel Works is recruiting for 2024-2025 filmmaking cohorts for the Documentary Lab and Narrative Lab!
Documentary Lab: apply here by October 4.
Narrative Lab: apply here by October 25.
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