The New York City Comptroller, an independently elected official, is the Chief Financial Officer of the City of New York. The mission of the office is to promote the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of New York City government, in order to secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. We utilize the tools and responsibilities that the City Charter assigns us to ensure that City government is budgeting wisely, investing strategically, living up to its promises and obligations, and keeping a sharp eye on the long-term challenges to come.

The Bureau of Public Policy and Organizing advises the Comptroller on public policy issues confronting New York City to build a more just, equitable, and resilient City. Based on the team’s policy analysis, original research, strategic organizing, and engagement of New Yorkers, the Bureau of Public Policy and Organizing develops innovative and data-driven public policy ideas, provides the public with the information needed for transparency on services and operations to make government work better, and organizes initiatives that reflect community voices. The Policy and Organizing team works closely in partnership with other bureaus to advise and support the Comptroller’s office in fulfilling its core duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities of the Public Policy & Organizing Intern include, but are not limited to:

- Conducting policy research and data analysis on public education
- Supporting the office's projects and initiatives related to early childhood education, the NYC Public Schools budget, integration, accessibility in schools, sustainability and climate resilience in schools, and higher education and workforce development among other topics

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Matriculation at an accredited college. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in college.

COMPENSATION: Undergraduate interns will receive an hourly salary in the range $16 – $17, based on college year level.

IMPORTANT:
- Our office is located at the David Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre St. in Manhattan/New York.
- All interns will work in-person in the office, Monday – Thursday, 28 hours per week.
- The employment period will be from June 3 – August 1, 2024.

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.

- Strong written and verbal communication - Policy research and writing - Data analytic skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel - Proficiency in Python or other data analytic programs

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/.

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.

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.