Special Assistant Intern - Operations

City of New York•New York City, NY

17h

About The Position

The Special Assistant Intern supports the Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ Citywide Equity and Inclusion (CEI) Line of Service. CEI sets standards for City agencies to implement the City’s EEO Policy and related initiatives intended to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment. Its work includes developing EEO and diversity, equity, and inclusion training; organizing educational and professional development programs; conducting third-party EEO investigations in specified circumstances; supporting compliance with training and reporting requirements; and providing agencies with guidance and resources on fair employment practices and annual EEO plans. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, Citywide Equity and Inclusion, the selected candidate will provide administrative, research, coordination, and project support. Work includes preparing meeting materials, coordinating logistics and follow-up, responding to inquiries, conducting research and writing, supporting cross-agency projects, updating training materials, assisting with case-practice reviews, and supporting high-level investigations. The position is listed under the College Aide title. Assignment Level I requires matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school, and employment is conditioned on continuing as a student. Students may not work more than half-time during weeks when enrolled classes are in session and may work full-time during vacation periods. Maximum tenure for all College Aide assignment levels is six years.

Requirements

For Assignment Level I, matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
Must continue as a student in a college or graduate school during employment.
Students may not be employed more than half-time in a week when their enrolled classes are in session.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and reviews information or recommendations from departmental staff.
Prepares agendas and fact sheets and secures background material for meetings and conferences.
Coordinates and schedules meetings, including logistics and follow-up.
Responds professionally and promptly to inquiries from the public and government officials.
Provides administrative support to the Citywide Equity and Inclusion Line of Service and performs other assigned duties.
Conducts research and writing on EEO, employment law, policy issues, or special assignments.
Assists with special projects involving cross-agency coordination, data collection, or policy development.
Helps develop and update training materials for citywide non-discrimination training.
Assists with case-practice reviews by compiling documents, preparing summaries, and supporting review workflows.
Supports high-level investigations through scheduling, document preparation, and research.