Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Office of the Manhattan Borough President Seeks Interns

Organization/Company: Office of the Manhattan Borough President

Industry: Government

Title: (3) Community Planning Internships

Full-time/Part-time/Un-paid

Job Description:

Under supervision the intern would get engaged in the following activities:

  • Developing their own research project on land use and planning related issues
  • Assisting staff with collecting and preparing data for land use projects taking place in the borough of Manhattan
  • Joining planners to conduct field work and site surveys throughout the borough
  • Assisting with intergovernmental tasks as they relate to Community Board staff, leaders and representatives from elected official offices.
  • Attending City Planning and New York City Council Land Use Committee hearings and report back on land use applications and presentations.
  • Assisting with basic office functions as needed, such as data entry and file management

Qualifications: Applicants should have an interest in urban studies, the planning profession, and relevant planning specializations.

Application Method: Please send resume and cover letter to: orodriguez@manhattanbp.nyc.govwith subject line: LU Intern. For any additional questions, please call Orlando Rodriguez, Esq., at 212-669-2206.

Application Deadline: 10/12/18

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Organization/Company: Office of the Manhattan Borough President

Industry: Government

Title: Communications Unit Intern

Full-time/Part-time/Un-paid

Job Description:

Intern/s will assist Communications staff in creating a range of content, including video, blog posts, remarks, press releases, social media posts and other web content, as well as publicizing office events and initiatives like town hall meetings, policy forums and cultural receptions.

Qualifications: Video recording; Writing; Social media; and Website management.

Applications Method: Please send resume and cover letter to: jhouston@manhattanbp.nyc.govwith subject line: Communications Intern. For any additional questions, please call Jon Houston , at 212-669-8137

Application Deadline: 10/12/18

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Organization/Company: Office of the Manhattan Borough President

Industry: Government

Title: (6) Policy Unit Interns

Full-time/Part-time/Un-paid

Job Description:

 

Intern/s will assist the Director of Policy and staff with the creation and implementation of policy directives for the Borough President on issues such as education, mental and physical health, affordable housing, transportation, economic development and sustainability. Interns will research issues, prepare memos, assist with surveys, edit resource material and attend meetings.

Qualifications: Interest in Policy and quality of life issues in Manhattan. Ability to work as part of a team and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Application Method: Please send all resume and cover letters to: swarren@manhattanbp.nyc.govwith subject line: Policy Intern. For additional questions, please call 212-669-2392.