Equity, Diversity And Inclusion (Edi) Council - College Aide

City of New York • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response, and coordinates citywide emergency planning and response. The NYCEM Equity and Diversity Council is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the agency by fostering an environment that reflects the city's diverse population and ensures equitable opportunities for all. This College Aide role offers a self-starting, creative individual the opportunity to contribute to the Council’s diversity and equity efforts.

The selected candidate must provide a letter confirming matriculation with an accredited college or university. Further letters confirming matriculation are required for each semester (spring, summer, and fall) while working at NYCEM. College Aide employment is conditioned on continuing as a student. Maximum tenure in the College Aide title is six years. Students may not work more than half-time during weeks when their enrolled classes are in session, but may work full-time during vacation periods.

Requirements

• Strong interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative thinking and a passion for developing and implementing new ideas.
• Experience with data management and reporting.
• Oral and written communication skills, or interest in developing these skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school; continued student status is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with event planning, content creation, or storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Research current trends, best practices, and emerging topics in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Brainstorm and propose innovative ideas to advance the Council’s mission through strategic planning and research.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including managing emails, scheduling meetings, and maintaining documentation.
• Help create and distribute agencywide Council communications, including drafting content and curating relevant resources.
• Compile and manage data related to equity and diversity initiatives, ensuring accurate and effective tracking.
• Collaborate with Council members on diversity and equity projects and help communicate Council initiatives across the agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed