Our Summer 2025 applications are open!

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Internship in Building Community

A paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students

A professional development internship providing wide-ranging skill development, contributing to the intern’s readiness for the contemporary workplace. 

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Community & Team Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Self-Management

Information Sessions

To learn more about the internship program, open positions, the application process, and pose any other questions, potential applicants can view one of our previously recorded information sessions.

To receive a recording, complete the form below and you will be provided a with a viewing link.

 Information Interest Form

The Internship in Building Community is ideal for growth-oriented, creative college and grad students who are interested in collaborating with others to help shape and support Columbia University’s NYC Residential Summer Program.

For Summer 2025, we offering an in-person residential opportunity on the Columbia University Morningside campus in New York City. The position will offer room and board throughout the duration of the program.  Applications for 2025 Residential Intern opportunities are now closed. Applications for Summer 2026 will open in the Fall.

For Summer 2025, the academic team of our Pre-College Programs will also be offering On Campus Program Facilitator & Remote Program Facilitator roles. While these are not part of the internship, these roles do work with our summer high school program and offer fixed-schedule work hours. Housing is available for those applying for the On Campus Program Facilitator. For more information on the application process, please check back at the end of January for links to their position postings.

These opportunities will allow interns the chance to build connections through Columbia networks, gain skills as a leader and community builder, and identify professional values that drive your career choices while contributing to a dynamic and engaging academic program geared towards high-achieving high school students from around the world.