Training & Engagement Intern

City of New York•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide, from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient, and cost-effective. MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of end-to-end technology tools, increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings, and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform, resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer. MOCS team members operate in a collaborative, service-oriented environment, where flexibility and ability to achieve results are valued. All managers lead teams and lines of service, assuming increasing levels of responsibility for the agency’s success. The Learning and Development Team creates learning materials and resources, facilitates training events, and attends outreach events to help build the procurement capacity and capabilities of NYC Agency staff and businesses. Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director of Training and Engagement, you will collaborate with team members to plan and execute training and engagement events to help businesses understand procurement. Events may take place virtually or in-person throughout the 5 boroughs. You will primarily work on projects within the MOCS In Your Neighborhood (MIYN) program. The program’s goal is to increase the number of nonprofits and minority and women-owned businesses participating in NYC contracting. Each month, the team hosts a hands-on workshop, outreach event, or networking event to help in a different location in the New York City Metropolitan Area. You may also work on projects within other programs related to vendor webinars or in-person vendor outreach in collaboration with other City agencies/organizations.

Requirements

Pays close attention to details.
Ability to follow guidelines and directions.
Project management experience
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness to work as a dynamic team member in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Strong public speaking, tutoring, or training skills desired
Photography or videography skills a plus
Spanish speaker a plus

Responsibilities

Creating presentations and training activities
Delivering trainings and answer questions
Assisting with planning and coordination of engagement events
Communicating with elected officials, businesses, and staff at government agencies
Performing administrative, logistical, and support functions for events
Collecting data to evaluate the effectiveness of trainings and events.
Creating reports to summarize data and make recommendations for improvement of trainings and events.
Taking photos and videos at in-person events
Representing MOCS at events and meetings as assigned
Participating in team meetings
Participating in special projects as assigned