Child Protection Intern

City of New York • Bronx, NY

2d • $27

About The Position

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $26.73 PER HOUR. The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community. ACS’ Division of Child Protection (DCP) investigates all allegations of child abuse and neglect that the City receives from the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Each year, the division investigates about 55,000 reported cases. The division is comprised of approximately 3,500 employees across the five boroughs at nineteen sites. Offices within DCP include Child Protective Borough Offices, Emergency Children’s Services, Special Investigations, Family Preservation and Family Services. DCP is seeking four (4) highly motivated and detail-oriented Child Protection Graduate Interns to join our team. As a Child Protection Graduate Intern, you will support DCP in day-to-day operations and contribute to the planning and execution of long-term projects aimed at community engagement. This internship will offer an excellent opportunity to gain exposure in various aspects of child protection for those interested in pursuing a career in the field of Child Protection. Additionally, as a member of the 2026, ACS Summer Internship Program cohort, you will participate in an enrichment program designed to fully engage students into the ACS and NYC government experience. Internship programming includes professional development workshops, lunch and learns, speaker events, NYC government tours, and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• You must be a graduate student and must be currently enrolled or accepted in a graduate program.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with working in a fast-paced environment independently and as a member of a team to accomplish goals

Responsibilities

• Prepare excel spreadsheets to support and conduct data analysis
• Assist with managerial meeting set-ups and borough-wide conferences
• Conduct outreach to Community Partners
• Support Borough with in-house and outside community events
• Assist with Campaign Against Hunger food deliveries and distribution
• Assist with supply inventory required for supporting families
• Assist with maintaining office coverage, filing important documents, and phone coverage, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees