Beginning the summer after freshman year, Sail Academy’s four-year internship program gives students valuable real-world experience working throughout the organization. Combining both social and technical skills, the program aims to prepare students to succeed in careers beyond HRCS.
High School Internship Opportunities
The summer after 9th grade, Sail Academy students may join Leadership Intensive, a group internship focused on fostering leadership and communications skills.
Second-year interns evolve from student to teacher as Junior Educators, assisting instructors and leading younger students at City Sail camp.
11th and 12th graders can enroll in the Intern Training Track where they support every department at HRCS, from co-leading membership orientations and supporting fundraising events to driving launch dinghies and repairing engines.
These internships also provide crucial part-time income to students, allowing them to pay for personal expenses, save for college, and have some financial independence.
Internships are available only to Sail Academy students.
WATCH: The Junior Educator Internship Experience
♦ DID YOU KNOW: Sail Academy interns can earn certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, NYS Safe Boating and Safe Powerboating
11th & 12th Grade Internships Include:
Operations
Assist the operations team in boat and boathouse maintenance, helping to keep the fleet up and running
Membership & Public Programs
Lead membership orientations and learn the business-side of HRCS's public programs
Development & Communications
Build CRM & database management skills, communicate with donors and work at fundraising events
Launch Driver
Drive HRCS's launch boats to get students, members and lesson participants to their sailboats. Assist with boathouse operations
Adaptive Sailing
Work with HRCS's Adaptive Sailing team to facilitate sails for youth and adults living with a range of disabilities