Bronx Community Board 6 is looking for motivated undergraduate and graduate students to serve as interns for Summer 2018. Interns will be expected to work 3 – 4 days and 20 – 25 hours each week beginning in June. Interns are strongly urged to seek funding and/or academic credit from their school. Preference will be given to students able to receive funding and/or academic credit. There will be limited (2-3) paid positions available as well, however.
The community board planning internship is suited for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit to lead public service initiatives in an underserved community. You will learn much more here than in a typical government office and given greater responsibility. Bronx Community Board 6 has several iconic locations such as Arthur Ave., the Bronx Zoo, The Botanical Garden, Fordham University, and the East Tremont commercial strip. Interns will work directly with the District Manager and assist with city agency interaction, local business outreach, elected official outreach, the planning of community events, legislative research and help organize district budget requests.
Here are a few links of Bronx CB 6 in the news:
New CB 6 District Manager looks to ready area for future growth
http://www.bxtimes.com/stories/2016/36/36-cb6-2016-09-02-bx.html
River Park Cleanup
http://bronx.news12.com/story/35947747/volunteers-team-up-to-clean-help-beautify-river-park
East Tremont Graffiti Cleanup
http://bronx.news12.com/story/35995784/volunteers-clean-graffiti-from-east-tremont-businesses
Community Board 6 sends 10 underprivileged girls to prom
http://bronx.news12.com/story/35454381/community-sends-10-underprivileged-girls-to-prom
CB 6 Highlight Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIVYAatOq0U
Blending Fordham and the Bronx
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Survey the district to look for quality of life issues (Sanitation, NYPD, Dept. of Transportation, Parks Dept. etc.)
• Track developments in his or her assigned issue areas (Economic Development, Housing, Youth Engagement, etc.)
• Community outreach to business owners, clergy, and other stakeholders to strengthen relationships with the board
• Attend 1-2 community board general board and/or committee meetings events per month (note these take place on evenings)
• Help prepare District Service Cabinet and Community Board Meeting agendas
• Perform special projects assigned by the District Manager
• Provide information on and generate ideas for an enhanced social media presence
• Legislative research and grant writing
• Assist with constituent concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to perform the essential job functions;
• Self-starter attitude
• Ability to work together in a team
• Passion for service
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner;
Please e-mail John Sanchez at bronxcb6@bronxcb6.org with your resume and cover letter if interested. Applications without cover letters will NOT be reviewed.
