Become an Internship Partner
Our diverse group of fellows represent an untapped reservoir of talent and are particularly driven to succeed. S Jay Levy Fellows perform very well in their internships.
Read on to learn more about what our partners have to say about their experiences.
The S Jay Levy Fellowship works with a variety of professional organizations that provide fellows with summer internships and support their professional development.
We think of our relationships with these organizations as partnerships because they are meant to be mutually beneficial: for fellows, it’s an opportunity to experience real-life working environments and acquire skills and connections that will help them advance in their careers; for partner organizations, it’s meant to be an economically viable way of accessing an extraordinary reservoir of diverse talent.
Internship partners offer summer internships to one (or more) of our fellows. In case the internship is unpaid, the program supports fellows with a stipend of up to $5,250 for 280 hours of work. This allows fellows to avoid choosing between gaining meaningful experience in their desired field and pursuing paid but unrelated or low-skill employment, and enables organizations of all types (including research institutions and non-profits) to access high quality talent.
In addition, partners are also encouraged to engage with the Fellowship in a variety of other capacities. This may include guest presentations within our classes, mentorship opportunities for our fellows, general career advice, and participation in our social events, including the Gala Dinner in City College’s Great Hall.
What it Entails
During the internship, fellows work under the direct supervision of the host partner, but they also report regularly on the work they are doing to the S Jay Levy Fellowship Program Officer. The fellowship pays their stipend (if applicable) directly based on filed timesheets. Internship partners and fellows work together to structure a work hours schedule of at least 24 hours per week for a minimum of 280 hours over the course of the summer.
We prefer that prospective internship partners engage directly with our Managing Director and current fellows during the recruitment process, and that fellows not be directed exclusively to an application portal. Our Managing Director is available to work with prospective internship partners to address questions or concerns.
Internship partners are under no obligation to accept a minimum number of fellows for a summer internship each cohort year. However, as our pool of internship partners has grown, many organizations have decided to set aside one (or more) positions specific to the fellowship each year. There is no maximum number of fellows that an organization can accept.
We prefer that prospective internship partners engage directly with our Managing Director and Program Officer and current fellows during the recruitment process and that fellows not be directed exclusively to an application portal. Our Managing Director and Program Officer are always available to answer any questions or concerns an internship partner may have.
Timeline
September-November | Recruitment Sessions
Internship Partners are invited to participate in information/recruitment sessions within club hours or other time of mutual availability.
November | Internship Fair
Internship Partners are encouraged to participate in an Internship Fair at City College. This typically takes place the Thursday before Thanksgiving and is exclusively for our 60 fellows. There is no cost for organizations to participate. Organizations pre-register by providing details on the positions internship needs and fellows are pre-registered for flash 12 minute meetings/interviews. There is also an ‘open tables’ portion at the event.
Mid-January | Tender Offers
After having had the opportunity of meeting with our fellows, Internship Partners are asked to tender any offers for internships during the upcoming summer.
February 1 | Offers Accepted
Fellows are required to formally accept any offers for a summer internship they received by this date. This allows time for fellows to consider their options, in case of multiple offers, and then make a firm commitment to one site.
March 1 | Confirmation Form
Once a fellow has confirmed an offer with an Internship Partner, they are asked to complete an Internship Confirmation Form in coordination with his/her future supervisor. This is a 2-page form that includes internship dates/hours, responsibilities and expected outcomes. The form is reviewed by the Fellowship’s Program Manager for final approval.
Late May through Mid August | Internship Period
A fellow’s 280-hour summer internship participation can occur between this wide window, according to the schedule agreed upon by the Internship Partner and the fellow(s).