What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Intern position at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development?
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $26.23 PER HOUR.
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.
ACS’ Division of Administration (ADMIN) ensures that ACS has the resources and support necessary to function effectively and efficiently. Offices with ADMIN include Procurement, Facilities, Personnel, Administrative Services, and Accountability and Audit. ADMIN’s functions include personnel management as well as building maintenance, workplace safety, health and security, transportation, purchasing of goods and services, graphic services, and records management.
ADMIN’s Chief of Staff (COS) plays a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic and operational functions of various departments including ACS Police, Design and Construction, Lease Management, Building Operations, Detention Facilities, Food and Nutrition Services, and Transportation Services. The COS ensures the seamless integration and execution of division-wide initiatives, fostering a culture of efficiency, accountability, and innovation. ADMIN seeking is a highly motivated and detail-orientated Project Management Graduate Intern with the ability to project manage independently and balance competing priorities to work alongside the COS.
As a Project Management Graduate Intern, you will support the executive team in tracking projects to strategically move tasks forward and meet pressing deadlines self-sufficiently. This internship offers an excellent hands-on project management learning opportunity for a well-organized graduate student who is a solutions-oriented, critical thinker with people skills.
Key Responsibilities
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.
Preferred Skills
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally 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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.
ACS’ Division of Administration (ADMIN) ensures that ACS has the resources and support necessary to function effectively and efficiently. Offices with ADMIN include Procurement, Facilities, Personnel, Administrative Services, and Accountability and Audit. ADMIN’s functions include personnel management as well as building maintenance, workplace safety, health and security, transportation, purchasing of goods and services, graphic services, and records management.
ADMIN’s Chief of Staff (COS) plays a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic and operational functions of various departments including ACS Police, Design and Construction, Lease Management, Building Operations, Detention Facilities, Food and Nutrition Services, and Transportation Services. The COS ensures the seamless integration and execution of division-wide initiatives, fostering a culture of efficiency, accountability, and innovation. ADMIN seeking is a highly motivated and detail-orientated Project Management Graduate Intern with the ability to project manage independently and balance competing priorities to work alongside the COS.
As a Project Management Graduate Intern, you will support the executive team in tracking projects to strategically move tasks forward and meet pressing deadlines self-sufficiently. This internship offers an excellent hands-on project management learning opportunity for a well-organized graduate student who is a solutions-oriented, critical thinker with people skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Create tracking systems to monitor internal projects progress (e.g., employee onboarding)
- Coordinate with interagency leads, and communicate with team members to provide feedback via email and excel spreadsheets to support unit progress and meeting goals
- Draft, summarize, and prepare memos and agendas with limited supervision
- Support the development and execution of wellness programs
- Contribute as a thought partner to support office operations (e.g., welcoming new staff, support office functions and planning)
- Gain experience creating tracking systems and managing multiple tasks independently to meet deadlines
- Develop strong written and verbal communication skills while coordinating with team members and interagency leads
- Support wellness programs and office functions, enhancing skills in event planning
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
- You must be a graduate student and must either be currently enrolled in a college or university or must have graduated within one year of the current program year
- Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 707412
- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED
- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.
Preferred Skills
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral) required to create written correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office - Ability to conduct research and provide support for various projects and initiatives in a timely manner - Able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for coordinating multiple projects and addressing matters expeditiously and independently - Commitment to cultivating a professional, healthy, and safe work environment - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Teams and MS Outlook
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally 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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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