At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are 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. As an Agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent.

About the Team

The Department of Buildings’ Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEO) is responsible for ensuring compliance with New York City EEO laws and policies including developing initiatives and strategies designed to foster diversity, inclusion, and respect. The EEO Office seeks to hire an Intern to assist with the day-to-day operations of the EEO Office.

NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 5, 2025. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.

Position Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Equal Employment Officer, the intern will:
- Conduct preliminary intake of complaints submitted to the EEO Office.
- Assist with data entry and maintenance of EEO databases.
- Create and maintain EEO case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Schedule complainant, witness, and respondent interviews and other related meetings.
- Assist with updating training materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Gather documents and compile statistical data for inclusion in reports to oversight agencies.
- Perform confidential tasks and work on special projects assigned by the EEO Officer, Investigators, and/or Deputy EEO Officer.
- Provide administrative support as needed.


Major/ Field of Study

Majors or Minors in: Psychology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Women and Gender Studies, Social Justice, Nursing, Public Health, Labor Studies, Human Resources, and Human Rights

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

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.