The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is dedicated to strengthening New York City’s vibrant cultural life by providing funding and support to New York City’s cultural community, including the 34 institutions that comprise the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) and more than 1,150 non-profit cultural organizations that receive regular annual support. This constituency represents a diverse array of organizations - including performing arts groups, museums, theaters, zoos, botanical gardens, visual arts and film centers, community-based organizations, and arts education programs – that are central to the life of communities in every corner of New York City. DCLA also manages a significant portfolio of cultural capital projects; provides free donated materials and supplies for arts programs and arts educators through its Materials for the Arts program; provides capacity building and technical assistance support to cultural groups; and commissions works of permanent public art through the City’s Public Art Program.

Under the supervision of the Senior Policy Advisor, and in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff, the intern will assist with any of the following tasks:

- Provide research and administrative support for the Culture at Risk initiative.
- Create and/or edit briefing memos for meetings and events, remarks, agendas, correspondence, presentations, and other communications.
- Support Executive Team in meetings, public events, town halls and other external events.
- Draft content for monthly agency newsletter to external stakeholders.
- Assist Executive Team with special projects and other related duties as needed.

Special areas of study required:

Candidate must be enrolled in a degree program or completed a degree within the last year in Arts or Entertainment, Economic Development, Urban Planning, or another related field.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain language for multiple audiences.
- Ability to balance multiple concurrent assignments.
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Interest in public policy.
- Passion for creative sectors.

Application Materials
- CV/ Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample

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

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.