Summer Intern, Funding Agreements

NYCEDC•New York, NY

43d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses. Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. Internship Program Overview:â¯Our 2026 Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week internship program, scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026. Interns are expected to work full-time throughout the summer. Summer interns will join an intern class consisting of undergraduate and graduate students to work on exciting projects in one of EDC's many dynamic departments. Summer Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program. Department Overview: The Funding Agreements Department oversees all contracts that enable NYCEDC to distribute funds to non-City organizations for projects that provide the City with public benefits. Projects range from renovations to property acquisitions to multi-phased construction projects. Funding recipients include small community organizations (often for community and senior centers, social services organizations, healthcare facilities, and museums), internationally recognized cultural institutions, and private entities implementing key economic development projects. The intern will work on projects to centralize and consolidate various reporting requirements; to streamline processes with internal and external stakeholders; and to complete documentation of critical project milestones. In addition, the intern will also process payments, compile approval documents for the NYC Office of Management & Budget and the NYC Comptroller and liaise between various departments within NYCEDC.

Requirements

Preferred field(s) of study: Capital or Public Finance, Economics, Geographic Information Systems, Non-profit Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
Demonstrated enthusiasm for the mission of NYCEDC
Demonstrated written, verbal, and analytical skills
Demonstrated experience in using database and presentation tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
Ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams
Ability to work full-time, Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM and complete the entirety of the 10-week program

Responsibilities

Assist project manager directly and significantly with active projects
Work with department staff to facilitate the implementation of contracts funding capital construction projects throughout NYC
Assist project managers in researching, data collection, writing technical briefs, and designing classes/workshops
Assist project managers in collecting, reviewing and processing project documents
Assist in reviewing, approving, and tracking a large volume of reimbursements requests from client organizations
Coordinate between external agencies, internal departments, and funding recipients the collection and maintenance of compliance documentation
Work with project managers to develop and implement process solutions to improve operational efficiency
Assist with coordinating and hosting departmental programming events
Monitor and track internal inquiries by other department, City agencies, and client organizations
Perform general department office duties
Other duties as assigned