Students studying French may find various internship opportunities across disciplines depending on their interests, skills, and career goals.

1. French Cultural Organizations: Interning at French cultural institutions like Alliance Française or the French Embassy’s cultural services department can provide exposure to French language and culture while also offering opportunities to work on events, language programs, or cultural exchanges.
2. Translation and Interpretation: Many companies in New York require French translation services, especially in industries like publishing, media, and international business. Interning at translation agencies or media companies with a focus on French content can provide valuable experience in language services.
3. International Organizations: Organizations such as the United Nations or UNESCO often require multilingual staff, including those proficient in French. Interning with these organizations can provide insight into international relations, diplomacy, and policy-making.
4. Education: Interning at French bilingual schools, language learning centers, or educational nonprofits can offer experience in teaching, curriculum development, or educational program management.
5. Hospitality and Tourism: New York City attracts millions of French-speaking tourists each year. Interning at hotels, tour companies, or travel agencies catering to French-speaking clientele can provide hands-on experience in the hospitality and tourism industry.
6. Business and Commerce: Many multinational corporations in New York have operations in French-speaking countries or work with French-speaking clients. Interning in industries such as finance, marketing, or international trade can provide exposure to business practices in French-speaking regions.
7. Nonprofit Organizations: Various nonprofit organizations in New York focus on issues related to Francophone countries, such as humanitarian aid, development projects, or cultural exchange programs. Interning with these organizations can provide opportunities to make a positive impact while utilizing French language skills.
8. Media and Journalism: Interning at French media outlets, international news agencies, or bilingual publications in New York can offer experience in journalism, reporting, editing, or media production.

List of Internship Opportunities

FIAF

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is a multi-disciplinary educational and cultural organization with locations in Manhattan, New York and Montclair, New Jersey. Its mission is to promote and enhance the knowledge and appreciation of French and francophone cultures, to increase the knowledge of the French language, and to encourage interaction among French, francophone and American people through education and cultural programs. Please send all internship requests (your resume and a cover letter) in English to careers@fiaf.org. Internships at FIAF have a minimum duration of 6-12 months. Candidates should apply for a specific department and indicate their availability. Interested candidates should apply well in advance.

Institut Pasteur

The Pasteur Foundation Summer Internship Program provides U.S. citizens, entering their Senior year of undergraduate studies, the rare opportunity to work on supervised research projects at the Institut Pasteur. The Foundation’s goal is to encourage and inspire students in the pursuit of a scientific career and to expose them to an international laboratory experience.

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