NYPIRG interns are activists. They don't just read about sweatshops, environmental degradation, government corruption or consumer fraud; they do something about it. Interns lobby state lawmakers to increase funding for college and universities; organize communities against environmental hazards; and fight for the rights of sweatshops workers.

NYPIRG has a staff of professional organizers and lobbyist that train interns how to be effective organizers through hands-on work. Whatever the issue - environmental and consumer protection, higher education funding, student rights, mass transit or government reform - students are learning valuable skills while fighting for social change.

NYPIRG offers 3 internship programs:

Campus Internships
Campus interns work closely with the local NYPIRG chapter on their campus, earning academic credit for their work. Internships provide structured learning through workshops, guest speakers and individual meetings with professional project coordinators trained in student development. Public speaking, campaign strategizing, media writing, event planning, research for reports and the ins and outs of state and local government are among the skills an intern may learn.

Legislative Internships
Legislative interns work full-time in Albany in the Spring during the legislative session for 12 - 15 academic credits and receive a stipend. Through workshops, discussions, hands-on work and regular meetings with NYPIRG experts, interns learn how citizens can make government function for the people. Interns learn to track legislation, prepare and deliver testimony, lobby legislators and work with the media. Each intern focuses on a specific issue area, such as environmental protection, higher education accessibility, government reform, student rights or consumer rights. Click here to learn more about this internship opportunity and how to submit an application.

Program Internships
Program interns, based in New York City, work with one of our organizers or issue experts on a citywide or statewide campaign. Interns coordinate events and help to organize campaigns as well as design and implement strategy.

At this time NYPIRG is not looking for any interns, but watch this space for more openings.

If you have any questions please send an email to internships@nypirg.org or call Farouk Abdallah at 212-349-6460.

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