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2022 Spring Internship Program

About the Program

The Mayor’s Office Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop the capacity to solve New York City’s most pressing issues. The mission of the Mayor’s Office Internship Program is to build a diverse pipeline of future public service leaders. This highly selective group of professionals collaborate with staff to better the Office of the Mayor and New York City.

Opportunities

Internships are available for High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law students. All Office of the Mayor Internship Program positions are paid.

Selected Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working on Mayoral and NYC agencies initiatives, projects, tasks, processes and/or procedures. The internship will provide students with exposure to city government, workplace skills development and networking opportunities.

A limited number of positions are available for current high school and matriculated college and university students.

Recruitment and Program Timeline

Application Period Opens: Monday, November 15, 2021

Application Period Closes: Sunday, December 5, 2021

The 2022 Spring Internship runs from January 31, 2022 to May 13, 2022

Requirements and How to Apply

Visit link below for detailed information:

http://on.nyc.gov/nycmointernship

Salary

High School Students:

$15/Hour

Undergraduate College Students:

$15.75/Hour

Graduate Students:

$17/Hour

Additional Inquires/Questions

Please forward your inquires and questions to: interns@cityhall.nyc.gov

You are encouraged to apply early!

Academic Advising Center | Queens College | City University of New York

Title: PT Academic Advisor & Navitas Coordinator

Job Description

The Academic Advising Center provides academic information and centralized advising services to all undergraduate students through the clarification of degree requirements and academic program. The Center makes information available to students that will provide a clear understanding of the academic requirements that impact their selection of programs and courses with the goal of leading to timely receipt of the baccalaureate degree. To achieve this, the Center provides advising and registration to all new students – freshmen and transfers – by working closely with the First Year Experience Program to place freshmen into classes reserved for first-year students and with academic departments to facilitate entry into the major for transfers. The Academic Advising Center is often the first point of contact for new students after admission to Queens College.

Duties

 Advise students about academic regulations and degree requirements with primary focus on College’s general education.

• Serve as the dedicated liaison to the Navitas program (a global higher education organization partnered with Queens College to increase international student access to higher education to prepare them for future success), cohorts include the Global Student General Admissions (GSGA) and Global Student Success Program (GSSP).
• Advise and register incoming GSGA students during New Student Advising by way of group and/or individual freshman advising sessions.
• Facilitate Freshman Advising Workshop and Welcome virtually or in-person (when applicable).
• Manage freshman holds and student groups for Freshman Sessions to ensure mandatory advisement and proper student records; includes coordination with campus support services as applicable.
• Dedicated advisor to Navitas students’ post-admissions throughout their academic journey to ensure successful degree progression and completion; this includes course selection, development of academic plans based on class standing and levels of preparedness.
• Outreach to Navitas students via QC Navigate (campaigns and targeted communications) for timely advisement and registration.
• Assess and revise new student onboarding each cycle based on surveys, self-studies, advisor feedback, etc.
• Manage related statistics/analyses by use of spreadsheets and data.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree required.
• International student experience preferred.
• Applicant should be friendly and personable, possess excellent communication skills, exercise strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to maintain high levels of self-motivation, creativity, and initiative.
• Microsoft Office experience and some knowledge of PeopleSoft and Hobsons preferred. Ability to learn new technologies.

Compensation: The rate is $18 per hour plus benefits. 20 hours per week required with the expectation of a flexible schedule.

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume via email to:

Ms. Rebecca De Jesus

Rebecca.DeJesus@qc.cuny.edu

The Academic Advising Center

Queens College, CUNY

APPLY NOW Job no: 67847
Department: Student Affairs
Employer: State of New York
Payroll Title: Senior Career Planning & Development Associate, NSSL3
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse
Categories: Management & Professional

 Job Description

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 59,000 businesses in more than 50 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to be educated consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dca or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

The Office of Labor Policy and Standards (“OLPS”), which provides workers in New York City a voice in City government, is responsible for enforcing the city’s municipal labor laws such as the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, the Grocery Worker Retention Act, and the Fair Workweek Laws, including recently-passed “just cause” legislation that protects fast food workers against unlawful termination. OLPS conducts outreach and public education efforts to vulnerable workers, and research and data analysis to recommend efforts to achieve workplace equity for women, communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and other vulnerable workers. The Division of Paid Care within OLPS also assists workers with submitting complaints regarding federal, state, and local labor and employment law violations and helps OLPS coordinate with other government agencies, worker advocacy groups, as well as community, labor, and employment organizations.

OLPS is seeking an Intake Specialist to receive and respond to inquiries from members of the public about the laws OLPS enforces, screen employee complaints, and maintain records of intakes received.

This position reports to a Supervising Investigator and key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining strong familiarity with OLPS’ published legal interpretation guidance and referral information;
• Responding to inquiries from members of the public by telephone and email;
• Initial screening of complaints received, identifying complaints that may fall within OLPS’ jurisdiction, and making appropriate referrals for workplace issues outside of OLPS’ jurisdiction;
• Data entry in the OLPS case management database to track intakes received; recording information necessary to open an investigation or court navigation matter;
• Review of Consent Orders to input compliance terms in DCWP’s adjudications database; recording proof of payments made by employers to employees in compliance with the terms of Consent Orders;
• Performing research to support investigations using public sources, law enforcement databases, and other investigative tools; and
• Providing support to other OLPS programs as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full-time, satisfactory experience conducting investigations or inspections for a commercial, industrial, governmental or law enforcement employer; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above. College education may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 60 semester credits for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high diploma or its educational equivalent.

License Requirement

Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment. However, City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a government agency, law office, or other comparable legal setting.
• Experience with worker protection laws and/or a commitment to protecting the rights of workers.
• Experience using a variety of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience using a case management database.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced office environment.
• Fluency in Spanish.

To Apply

For Non-City/External Candidates: Visit the External Applicant NYC Careers site and type “Consumer Affairs” on the search line. Then locate the Job ID number.

For Current City Employees: Visit Employee Self Service (ESS) to view and click on Recruiting Activities, Careers, and search by Job ID number.

A RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED.

PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS POSITION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, E-MAILS OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

*Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

*55-a Candidates: NYC Department of Consumer Affairs is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage 55-A candidates to apply to our positions in order to be given the opportunity.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with DCA qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

*Drug Screening: A drug screening may be required prior to being appointed.

As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations that enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by others. If you are contacted to attend an interview for one of our open vacancies and would like to request an accommodation for that date, please send an email to ReasonableAccommodationRequests@dca.nyc.gov.

The Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) is hiring for the position of Director of International Advocacy.

Key Responsibilities 

The Director of International Advocacy will spearhead multiple strategic initiatives designed to achieve systemic reform in the garment industry, working with partner organizations to press global brands and retailers to make binding labor rights commitments and then honor those commitments. Examples of such initiatives in recent years include creating and expanding the Accord on Building and Fire Safety in Bangladesh (now known as the International Safety Accord) and pressing brands and retailers to sign binding agreements with unions to address gender-based violence and harassment. The Director of International Advocacy will also lead efforts to help workers win remedies for labor rights violations at individual factories. The person in this position will also participate in the development of organizational strategy. 

This is a new director-level position; the exact job title may be adjusted. 

Areas of responsibility include: 

• Creating strategic plans for and leading the execution of organizational initiatives; 
• Coordinating with international partners and representing the WRC with partners and networks; 
• Coordinating field and desk research among WRC staff and with partner organizations as part of advancing these strategic initiatives; 
• Engaging with brands and retailers to secure remedies for labor rights abuses;  
• Writing and editing reports, memos, and other  documents; 
• Communications work, including presenting information to the press and assisting reporters with facts and information; and  
• Generating public materials and social media content. 

The Director of International Advocacy would also be asked to participate in other aspects of organizational operations, such as preparing for meetings of our Board of Directors and University Caucus.  

There is a preference for applicants based in the Washington, DC, area. As part of our Covid-19 precautions, all WRC employees are currently working remotely and not engaging in travel. As the situation improves, the position may require some travel. 

Qualifications   

Candidates must have: 

• Seven or more years of experience working on workers’ rights or human rights issues, including experience engaging multinational corporations and experience in leadership roles within organizations or coalitions;  
• A demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights; 
• Experience working effectively in coalition and successfully navigating partnerships with a broad array of organizations;   
• Experience managing multiple projects and ability to coordinate with diverse partners;  
• Superior writing, communication, and organizational skills; and 
• Experience engaging journalists strongly preferred. 

Compensation 

The salary range for this position is $78,000–100,000, depending on relevant experience. The WRC provides an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid family health insurance, including dental and vision care, with an additional flexible spending plan with employer contribution; 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution; and five weeks paid vacation. This position is covered by a union contract. 

 Equal Opportunity 

The WRC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process.  

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is currently finalizing a new organizational roadmap to improve our organizational policies and practices in this crucial area; we are happy to share additional information upon request.  

To Apply 

Please send the following to recruitment@workersrights.org with “Director of International Advocacy” in the subject line:

• A cover letter, explaining your interest in the position and your relevant experience; 
• A résumé or CV;  
• Two writing samples, preferably short pieces from a work setting such as a press releases, blog posts, advocacy-oriented letters, or opinion pieces. These samples should be written by the applicant with limited editing; and 
• Three references. (If you wish to be notified prior to any references being contacted, please so indicate.) 

Applications that do not include all of the required materials will not be reviewed. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply by November 1. 

The Worker Rights Consortium is hiring a Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships. This person will lead the WRC’s fundraising operations to maintain and grow our budget, currently over $2.5 million annually, including working with foundations, individual donors, current and potential university affiliates, and other funding sources.

We seek talented, creative, and energetic candidates who have either a strong record of achievement as a fundraiser or a similarly strong record of achievement in other areas of public interest work, such as communications, advocacy, or organizing. Our ideal candidate is passionate about the fundraising that makes our work possible.

This person will lead the WRC’s overall fundraising operation, at the level of both strategy and implementation.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Maintaining existing relationships with foundation funders;
• Securing new institutional funders;
• Monitoring progress on grant work through regular communication with program staff;
• Leading outreach to secure new university affiliates and engagement with existing university affiliates;
• Maintaining and expanding the WRC’s individual donor program;
• Supporting the WRC’s external communications strategy, including through the development of promotional materials;
• Working with partner organizations to pursue joint funding opportunities and to coordinate work on related projects;
• Maintaining records related to foundations, grants, and individual donors;
• Managing budget allocations, tracking spending, and conducting financial reporting across multiple grants;
• Contributing to financial planning and oversight; and
• Participating in the development of broader organizational strategy.

The WRC office is located in Washington, DC, but all staff members are currently working remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a strong preference for candidates who will be able to work from the DC office once our team returns to the office.

This position will report to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• A minimum five years of relevant experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations and/or progressive causes or campaigns or a combination of fundraising work and other relevant work experience, such as communications, advocacy, or organizing work;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to write grant proposals, as well as promotional and explanatory material geared to specific constituencies, and the ability to represent the organization in funder meetings and other venues;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and rigorous attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism;
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic; and
• A commitment to workers’ rights.

The following are desirable but not required:

• Proven track record cultivating, soliciting, and maintaining relationships with various donor constituencies;
• Experience with organizational financial management; and
• Experience with labor rights work, domestically or internationally.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000–$115,000, depending on relevant experience. The WRC provides an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid family health insurance, including dental and vision care, with an additional flexible spending plan with employer contribution; 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution; and five weeks paid vacation. This position is covered by a union contract.

Equal Opportunity

The WRC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is currently finalizing a new organizational roadmap to improve our organizational policies and practices in this crucial area; we are happy to share additional information upon request.

To Apply

Please send the following to recruitment@workersrights.org with “Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships” in the subject line:

• A cover letter;
• A résumé or CV;
• Two writing samples, preferably pieces from a work setting, preferably including excerpts from one grant proposal or an individual donor cultivation letter. These samples should be written by the applicant with limited editing; and
• Three references. (If you wish to be notified prior to any references being contacted, please so indicate.)

Applications that do not include all of the required materials will not be reviewed.

The position will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

An earlier version of this posting indicated that candidates should respond to question prompts rather than submitting a cover letter. Both applications with cover letters and those with responses to these question prompts will be reviewed.