Internship in Building Community
A paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students
Summer 2026 Application
The application opens on December 8, 2025.
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 sign up for one of the following information sessions.
December 4, 2025 - 4 PM ET
December 8, 2025 - 2 PM ET
December 12, 2025 - 7 PM ET
December 19, 2025 - 6 PM ET
January 5, 2026 - 1 PM ET
January 10, 2026 - 1 PM ET
To receive a zoom link to an information session, please complete the form below.
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 2026, 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 2026 Residential Intern opportunities will open on December 8th, 2025.
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.