Youth Engagement Intern

City of New York • New York, NY

9d • $17 - $21

About The Position

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. We are committed to becoming the premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. DOB’s Office of Human Resources and Employee Experience (HREX) is responsible for ensuring the Department complies with applicable labor and employment laws and City and Agency rules and policies. The unit provides guidance to managers and employees on a variety of topics including recruitment, employment, civil service, job and organizational design, labor relations, youth programs, benefits, wellness, performance evaluations, salary administration, timekeeping, and time and leave administration. The Youth Engagement Team establishes learning and internships opportunities through the work of the Department of Buildings. Our programs bring awareness and experience that contribute to the operations, initiatives, and safety of New York City. These initiatives, which foster exposure and real-world learning, inform and empower young people. Please note: This is a year- round internship. The operating work hours for Youth Engagement typically occurs from 9am to 5pm. However, there will be days in which you will be required to work outside of those hours. On Wednesdays, the workday ends close to 7pm for DOB Next Gen or DOB Scholars programming for 20 weeks out of the calendar year. Intern orientation days may require a start time of 8:30am. Job fairs or community event workday schedules also vary based on opportunity. Notice of schedule adjustments are given in advance to plan accordingly. The Youth Engagement Intern will be eligible to work full-time (a maximum of 35 hours per week) during the summer, which is our Agency’s most active season and when staff support is especially essential.

Requirements

• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Proficiency with Canva, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
• Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years.
• No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session.
• Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Agency’s daily operations of internships, externships, and fellowships through candidate processing, timekeeping, and program evaluation
• Assist with the coordination and planning for outreach, recruitment, and events
• Attend career fairs, community events, and recruitment events and hiring halls
• Participate in the facilitation of orientations and segments within high school and college level educational programming
• Prepare presentations and informational sessions
• Design materials, activities, flyers, surveys, and forms
• Develop strategies to build community and networks amongst past, present, and future student cohorts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees