OCA-NY is looking for a college student or recent college graduate for a full-time summer internship position to coordinate OCA-NY’s 20th Annual Hate Crimes Prevention Art
Project. Statistics from the FBI, New York Police Department, and community organizations all show that xenophobic hatred against marginalized groups are continuing. These hate crimes, locally and nationally, are against a backdrop of an increasing anti-immigrant climate, and fear fueled by elected politicians and organized hate groups, and individuals toward marginalized
communities and the country’s changing demographics. More than ever, this Project is needed. This Project involves coordinating training of diverse teenagers on hate crimes and using art as a
tool to prevent hate crimes. These youth then devise the rules of a city-wide hate crimes art contest, advertise the contest, judge the submissions, and plan the opening of the Art Exhibit. The Coordinator would also be updating the Project’s past records.The Project is an in-person training and an in-person exhibit. For more info, go to www.oca-ny.org.
Dates of Internship: May 15, 2026 (flexible) – August 21, 2026
Stipend: $5,600 (includes local travel expenses)
Application Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Please send a cover letter, current resume and essay (500 words maximum) on why you should be selected for this position, including names and contact information of two references: one
from someone who is knowledgeable about your character and leadership skills and one from a professor that has taught you within the last year. Email cover letter, resume, essay and references to info@oca-ny.org. Indicate in the subject line: “OCA-NY Hate Crimes Project Summer 2026 Coordinator-then put your name.”
Interviews: zoom or in-person interviews in Manhattan, NY on April 8, 9, and 10, 2026.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to social justice issues
- Experience in facilitating youth projects and planning events
- Leadership experience in student organizations
- Ability to work independently, a self-starter, strong organizational skills
- Flexible schedule, some weekends and nights are required
- Work well with diverse student groups (racial, ethnic, class, social)
