PortSide Intern Projects

Email Chiclet@portsidenewyork.org to apply

RedHookWaterStories.org  (RHWS)
RHWS is built with Omeka, an open-source, web-publishing platform used by professional archives and museums. We provide training.

  • Update Red Hook businesses. Walk or bike around Red Hook, get permission from business owners/staff to photograph, explain RHWS. 

  • Add new entries.  Transcribe, summarize, integrate collected stories from old newspapers.

  • Build calendar of RHWS entries for social media posts.

  • Interns may create their own entries, e.g. new research, oral histories, photo essays.

  • Embed photos in text areas. Connect related entries.

Social Media
Looking for interns who can bring creative flair and (sometimes) a sense of humor to illustrating waterfront/maritime issues, topics, work.  Interns will brainstorm with staff to discuss topics. Platforms currently used are Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads, IG, LinkedIn, YouTube.

  • Create memes, graphics, and videos to convey the message.

  • Launch TikTok account (if TikTok survives)

  • Select and use a post scheduling app

  • Create a “day-of” calendar (e.g. August 30 is National Beach day)

Capacity building and development (fundraising)

  • Research grant opportunities.

  • Help grow a fundraising committee and coordinate between people.

  • Research potential board members

Help run public programs
Work as docent on ship tours, greeter for public programs, set up and put away chairs, etc.

Shipwork
Prep and paint ship exterior. Sand and varnish wood. Maintain floating dock. Restore 2 sailing dinghies.  Odd jobs.