Summer 2026 Internship Application

  • Summer 2026 Internship Application

    Thank you for your interest in a summer internship with the Manhattan Borough President’s Office (MBPO). Summer internship placements are available to students currently enrolled in high school, undergraduate, and graduate academic programs. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.

  • About the MBPO

  • The Manhattan Borough President serves as the chief advocate and representative for the Borough of Manhattan in New York City’s government. The Borough President plays a key role in decisions about land use, makes significant policy proposals, has significant appointments across City government, and serves as the primary liaison to Community Boards. The Borough President also oversees a portion of the City’s capital funding and plays a major role in the City’s annual budgeting process.

    Units within the MBPO include:

    • Community Affairs: Serving as the chief liaisons and support system for Manhattan’s 12 Community Boards
    • Land Use and Planning: Advising on major land use/rezoning matters within Manhattan and maintaining the borough's topographical bureau
    • Policy: Analyzing and proposing policy to provide better service to Manhattan 
    • Capital Projects and Budget: Disbursing capital and discretionary funding to organizations providing services within Manhattan
    • Communications: Overseeing the Borough President's public presence
    • Constituent Services: Assisting Manhattan residents with accessing City government and services
    • Special Events: Planning and executing community-focused events responsive to the office priorities and reflective of the diversity of Manhattan's communities

    The Borough President is committed to a Borough President’s Office that is accessible, responsive, and deeply connected to the community. He believes the best policies are shaped by the people they serve, and that every New Yorker deserves to be heard, respected, and represented. Under his leadership, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office will continue to fight for opportunity, fairness, and a thriving future for every neighborhood in the borough.

  • Please note:

    Applicants who have arranged to receive compensation through programs external to the MBPO will receive priority consideration. Common examples of compensation include funding through scholarships, fellowships, academic institutions, or other external organizations. Academic course credit may also apply.

  • Applicant Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Internship Logistics

  • Which forms of external compensation have you arranged for? (Select all that apply)*
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  • Areas of Interest

  • Which of the following areas are you interested in working on? (Select all that apply)*

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