Summer College Intern - Executive and Legal

City of New York • New York City, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Board of Correction (BOC) is a nine-person, non-judicial oversight board responsible for regulating, monitoring, and inspecting the correctional facilities of New York City. Established in 1957, its role expanded in 1977 to become more independent. The Board's five mandated functions include establishing minimum standards for care and custody, investigating serious incidents, reviewing grievances, evaluating the Department of Correction (DOC), and making recommendations on correctional planning. BOC works with DOC, Correctional Health Services (CHS), and other partners, emphasizing public reporting and data-driven decision-making. The Board's Executive Director (ED) oversees a 33-person staff and a $4 million annual operating budget, developing and implementing strategies to support safer, fairer, smaller, and more humane NYC jails. The ED coordinates monthly public board meetings and oversees legal, policy, regulatory affairs, compliance, monitoring, research, risk management, board governance, human resources, and IT matters, while ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The General Counsel/Deputy Executive Director (GC/DED) manages the legal team and functions related to regulatory, policy, appeals, and special investigations, providing strategic advisory support to the ED on contractual and agency matters, managing relationships with the NYC Law Department and pro bono counsel, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city law. This internship is a 10-week program, beginning on June 1, 2026, and ending on August 7, 2026, with the intern working a 35-hour week.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student or recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
• Strong writing, research and project management skills.
• Ability to complete work with attention to detail and handle sensitive information in a professional and timely manner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• For City employees in this title, establishment of city residence within 90 days of entering City service and remaining in compliance with the city residence requirement as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Executive Director and General Counsel on special projects concerning board governance, strategic planning, and legal matters.
• Prepare internal memorandum advising the Executive Director on issues impacting BOC and persons in custody in NYC jails.
• Assist in preparing the Board members for the BOC public board meetings during the summer months.
• Attend the public meetings and prepare summaries of comments and actions taken during the meetings.
• Research and propose amendments to BOC's minimum standards for conditions of confinement in NYC jails.
• Participate in policy discussions.
• Contribute as a thought partner with the Executive Director and General Counsel in brainstorming strategic initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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