OCA-NY is looking for a college student or recent college graduate for a full-time summer internship position to coordinate OCA-NY’s 19th 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 on the rise. This spike in hate crimes, locally and nationally, is against a backdrop of a resurgence of anti-Asian hate spurred by Covid-19, an anti-immigrant climate, and fear fueled by elected politicians and organized hate groups/individuals toward marginalized communities. 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 Project is an in-person training and an in-person exhibit. For more info, go to www.oca-ny.org. Coordinator would also be updating the Project’s past records.
Dates of Internship: May 15, 2025 (flexible) – August 15, 2025
Stipend: $5,400 (includes local travel expenses)
Application Deadline: Monday, March 24, 2025, 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 2025 Coordinator-then put your name.”
Interviews: (zoom or in-person interviews in Manhattan, NY on March 30, 31, and April 1,
2025)
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)
