Paid Internships

SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

Get Hired with Enterprise for Youth

Our internship program is an opportunity to explore careers and develop workplace skills.

We’re excited about our Summer 2026 internships!

Read below for more details about our internship program. Apply by April 15th for priority consideration.

We offer internships in a variety of different sectors:

Healthcare

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Art & Design

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Climate Justice

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Culinary

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Healthcare

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Nonprofit

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Professional Services

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Retail

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Tech

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Healthcare 〰️ Art & Design 〰️ Climate Justice 〰️ Culinary 〰️ Healthcare 〰️ Nonprofit 〰️ Professional Services 〰️ Retail 〰️ Tech 〰️

Coming Summer 2026! Read more below.

We encourage everyone to apply. However, we cannot guarantee you an internship due to limited spots.

We prioritize youth who meet at least one of the following:

  • Identify as part of an underrepresented community

  • Are a rising junior or senior in high school

  • Attend SFUSD and/ or live in San Francisco

  • Have completed our Job Readiness Training

  • Have significant financial need for employment

General internship program details:

  • Dates: June 8th- July 31st

  • Hours: You will work 75+ hours on-site at your internship. You will also attend 15+ hours of professional development with Enterprise staff.

  • Pay: $21+/ hour

  • Professional development: You are required to attend a two-hour workshop once a week.

Expectations:

Participating in our program is a professional commitment. You must commit fully to all requirements.

  • Sign an internship agreement and complete all necessary paperwork.

  • Attend internship hours and professional development workshops on-time and ready to participate.

  • Communicate professionally with your internship supervisor and Enterprise staff.

  • Get excited to learn more about job readiness!

Apply by Tuesday, April 15th. Applications submitted after this deadline will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Summer 2026 Internship Application

Bloomberg Arts Internship

For current high school juniors only (class of 2027), enrolled in a public high school

We have an exciting new arts internship program for current juniors in high school. Apply through our Summer 2026 Internship Application. We will automatically consider your application for our Bloomberg Arts Internship program, unless you tell us you are not interested.

Program Details:

  • Dates: June 8 – July 31, 2026. Optional extension from September – November 2026.

  • Hours: 34 hours per week

  • Pay: $29.31/ hour

  • Weekly Schedule: Your week will be split between your internship site and EFY programming. You will spend 3 days/week at your internship site and 2 days/week with EFY. You must be available Monday through Friday.

Summer 2026 Internship Application

Youth Voices

  • "I really liked being independent and handling tasks by myself."

    Stella, Bliss Dental Intern 2024

  • "What I liked most about my job was learning something new every day. Whether it was about a person, place, or thing. I was learning something new every day."

    Kaliya, National Park Service Intern 2023

  • “I liked getting experience in the workforce and learning new things."

    Daniel, Betty Zlatchin Catering Intern 2024

  • "I loved the work environment of the community, and really enjoyed my time. I also got to learn more about technology and computers.”

    Vivian, Baywell Psychiatry Intern 2024

  • "The work we did in beautifying the park and restoring native plants made a meaningful contribution to mitigating climate change."

    Kimberly, National Park Service Intern 2023

  • “The most valuable part of the program was learning to work with my team, and communicating with customers."

    Donglu, SCRAP SF Intern 2024

  • "I loved learning web design, HTML and CSS, even with no previous coding experience."

    Kaylyn, Mission Bit Intern 2024

  • "I really enjoyed working at a non-profit and volunteering because I haven't been able to explore that before."

    Itohan, Edgewood Center for Children and Families

  • "I'm now considering architecture as a career path, a career I hadn't considered before this internship."

    Leila, Red Dot Studio Intern 2024

  • "The most valuable part was the skills I learned at my internship: professionalism, being on time, and interacting with my coworkers."

    Jordan, Formr Intern 2024

  • "I loved having the opportunity to learn customer service skills in a professional work environment."

    Chloe, Socola Chocolatier Intern 2024

  • "I am most proud of getting rid of weeds from trails. Though this was the hardest work, I think it was impactful work."

    Natalie, National Park Service Intern 2023

  • "It's especially enlightening working within a Chinese restaurant, where many of the workers speak primarily Cantonese or Mandarin. As a native Cantonese speaker, I feel very connected with my community.”

    Jasmine, Chinatown Restaurant Intern 2023

  • "This job made me appreciate the wilderness of our numerous city parks."

    Jack, Climate Career Corps Intern 2023

  • "I liked being in the hospital in person, especially since I got to follow a tech around and get exposure and experience in the medical field."

    Leslye, UCSF Radiology Intern 2024

  • "I liked learning how to effectively multitask. It was cool to meet new customers and learn how to communicate in Vietnamese."

    Maggie, Little Vietnam Cafe Intern 2024