The Ariva Internship Experience
Hands-on Career Experience with Our Diverse Team
Ariva offers year-round internship opportunities of varying lengths for current undergraduate and graduate college students. From January to April – peak time for tax preparation – internships focus on providing direct service to clients in our VITA free income tax preparation program. Interns will be trained and IRS-certified; no experience necessary!
Before and after tax season, interns gain experience and knowledge in various aspects of nonprofit management, which can include marketing and outreach, communications, client relations, and administration. Based on your school requirements, we will work with you one-on-one to develop an internship experience that meets your learning goals.
INTERNSHIP BENEFITS
In addition to college credit, Ariva interns develop valuable professional skills and hands-on experience:
- Networking opportunities with clients, colleagues, and organizations
- Customer service
- Client relations
- Event planning and management
- Communications, writing, and outreach
- Partnership management
- Project management
- Operations and administration
- Understanding of tax law
- Community tax preparation
“I enjoy being around people who care about what they’re doing. At Ariva, I’m doing something I love, and I’m in an environment where I know people care about me, and I care about those people, too.” – Llonae Popley Ballintine, former Ariva intern and now a Seasonal Site Coordinator
Internship Requirements
Are you wondering if an Ariva internship is right for you? All college students are welcome to intern with us—it doesn’t matter where you go to school or which year you’re in. If you meet our minimal requirements, we encourage you to apply! Ariva interns must:
- Obtain IRS certification—don’t worry, we will help you certify.
- Have computer and digital skills
- Work as a collaborative team player
- Possess strong time management skills
- Have attention to detail
- Work in-person at one of our Bronx offices or select Manhattan locations
- Support our team and volunteers to provide free financial help and free tax preparation to NYC residents
“Our students appreciate the opportunity to get tax certified and provide free tax filing in NYC. They also enjoy interacting with the community one-on-one. I’ve had very nice reviews of Ariva and their internship experiences from my students.” – Mauro Trejo, MSI Scholarship Program Coordinator at The Mexican Studies Institute (MSI) at The City University of New York
Intern With Us
All college students are welcome to intern with us—it doesn’t matter where you go to school.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Intern Program
Is this a paid internship?
No, this internship is for college credit only.
How much college credit will I obtain as an Ariva intern?
Your academic institution determines the college credit you will receive for your internship with us.
What are the internship hours?
Interns work part time, typically 5-12 hours weekly. Internship hours are based on your school’s requirements, and we ask that interns commit to a weekly schedule until their required hours are completed. Daytime hours are flexible, and we have additional availability on evenings and weekends to suit your schedule.
Do I need to be bilingual?
No. Though Spanish/English-speaking applicants are highly encouraged to apply, you don’t need to be bilingual to intern with us.
I work at a college or university. How can I connect my students with you?
We’d love to speak with you! We have partnerships with schools across NYC and can customize an internship program for your students. Get in touch with us here.
Intern with Ariva!
Click on the link below to fill out an inquiry form. Our team will contact you as soon as possible.