NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

The Finance Information Technology (FIT) Division designs, builds, and supports all facets of DOF’s computer systems, including hardware, software, applications, infrastructure, telephone, and data security. FIT delivers and administers tax-related payment programs for the City of New York by providing the information technology solutions needed to achieve its mission of collecting revenue while ensuring an efficient and improved customer experience. FIT is also responsible for the systems and websites which enable citywide payments, land records, property assessment, parking adjudications, customer service, and the Sheriff’s public safety work.

The division is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to serve as a Website Content Graduate Intern, who will contribute to the management and enhancement of our agency website, which attracts over 800,000 visitors each month. As one of the most visited municipal websites in the nation, the Department of Finance website plays a critical role in supporting the collection of over $50 billion in annual NYC revenue. This internship offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the migration of content from our current website into a new Content Management System (CMS), Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). The ideal candidate will ensure content is audited, accurately and efficiently transferred, maintain website consistency, and adheres to branding and accessibility standards. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in website management and content strategy while working with cutting-edge CMS technology.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Audit all web pages to gain full accounting of all current content for migration to new CMS.
- Transfer website content from the current system to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and organize content migration tasks.
- Ensure that all content aligns with organizational branding and design standards.
- Test migrated pages for functionality, layout, and accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG standards).
- Assist in identifying and resolving issues related to broken links, missing assets, or other content discrepancies.
- Optimize content for usability, readability, and SEO.
- Provide regular updates to the project team on the progress and status of content migration.
- Support training efforts by documenting processes and providing assistance to team members unfamiliar with AEM.


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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The student will be asked to sign a Tax Secrecy agreement and should understand the rules that prevent nondisclosure of Department of Finance information.

SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232

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

- Experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar CMS platforms. - Basic understanding of HTML and CSS. - Strong organizational and time-management skills. - Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality. - Familiarity with web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. - Knowledge of SEO principles and content optimization techniques is a plus.

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.