Response/Special Events College Aide

City of New York • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is a coordinating agency for the City of New York, responsible for planning, preparing for, educating the public about, coordinating emergency response and recovery, and collecting and disseminating emergency information. The agency maintains a disciplined unit of emergency management personnel. The Response Bureau is responsible for monitoring incidents throughout the City, alerting the public and City agencies, initiating NYCEM response, on-scene coordination, and special event planning and coordination. It is comprised of Watch Command, Field Response Unit, and the Response Support Unit, which includes the Special Events team. The mission of the Response Support Unit and the Special Events Team is to ensure the safety and success of special events throughout the city and supporting other aspects of NYCEM’s response operations. They collaborate closely with NYC, state, and federal agencies to provide logistical and operational support, contributing to the resilience and preparedness of New York City. The Response Support Unit is looking for a college aide to support Summer 2026 Special Events, including but not limited to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Sail 4th 250.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Higher
• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
• Administrative experience
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 suite (MS Teams, Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track meetings for Special Event informational meetings
• Maintain and organize teams folders for the Special Event team
• Provide administrative support by creating forms and sending emails for Special Events
• Supporting the operational planning behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sail 4th 250, and concurrent summer events
• Support Summer 2026 staffing through coordination with Watch Command and Public Warning
• Other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees