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About the team
The Records Management unit is responsible for the development of and monitoring compliance with standards and procedures for the timely maintenance, preservation, servicing, and disposal or transfer of all records created by the Department.

Additional Information:

This internship position reports in- person and does not require New York City residency. If selected, candidates must provide transcript enrollment verification statement from their school attesting that they are enrolled in an accredited degree program. Internship assignments may start as early as May, must conclude by the first week in September, and must not exceed a maximum of 13 weeks.

Responsibilities
- Revision of the Records Retention Schedule
- Developing digital records programs
- Inventorying and digitizing historical records
- Researching and preparing grant opportunities
- Preparing items for off-site storage
- Coordinating with the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) and other entities

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

Preferred Skills: -Strong writing, problem solving and analytical skills -Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint -Ability to communicate effectively

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/

This internship position reports in-person and does not require New York City residency.

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.