Internship Overview

The Borough President’s Office works with various partners to provide opportunities for scholars to work alongside the various departments within our office. BPO Interns are given firsthand experience in the agency working side by side with staff at every level and assigned short-term and long-term projects that directly contribute to the work of the administration.

Internships with the Bronx Borough President’s Office

Internship opportunities are available throughout the office with focuses on the advocacy, policy, and community outreach work of the agency. Interns are assigned to Communications, Health, Policy, Community Affairs or other units based on coursework, interests, and/or program.

Compensation: A student in this role will receive academic credit while gaining experience and professional development working in city government in an experiential learning environment that incorporates their interests and professional goals.

Schedule: Interns are expected to complete required hours in person Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm. Exceptions are made for special events support.  Interns are placed for the fall, winter break, spring, and summer semesters. Preference will be given to intern applicants who are eligible to receive academic credit.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter that includes your availability, interests and why you would like to intern for the Office of the Bronx Borough President to our Education & Youth Services team using the contact information below.

Nereida Gomez
Education & Youth Services Liaison
ngomez@bronxbp.nyc.gov

 

Currently Recruiting For:

IT Intern:

Description: The intern in this position will be support the daily Information & Technology needs of the agency including providing technical support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues under the guidance of senior technicians and participating in IT projects and initiatives, such as system upgrades or deployments.

Qualifications:

  • Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science
  • Be able and willing to be in the office during standard work hours for the duration of the program.
  • Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking concepts.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 10/11) and Office Suite.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Policy Intern: 

Responsibilities

  • Taking ownership over a policy project and seeing it through to completion by the end of the program.
  • Contributing to the Policy Monthly Newsletter.
  • Researching and tracking legislation to draft reports, event briefings, and memoranda for the Policy Director, the Deputy Borough President, and the Borough President.
  • Staffing events hosted by the Office of the Bronx Borough President as requested.
  • Working with other units, including Policy, Community Services, Constituent Services, Special Events, and Intergovernmental Affairs as appropriate.
  • Supporting all other Policy division or OBBP projects as needed.

 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or job readiness program.
  • Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in public policy, community/ population health, social work, women’s issues, or a related field.
  • Be able and willing to be in the office during standard work hours for the duration of the program.
  • Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Have a positive and curious disposition as well as a willingness to take responsibility for tasks and projects as assigned.
  • Candidates with strong Bronx ties are preferred.

 

Education & Youth Services Intern:

  • Supporting programs and projects administered by the Office of the Bronx Borough President, in the Education & Youth Services Division (EDU).
  • 7Research education policy and drafting reports, event briefings, and memoranda for the Borough President, Deputy Borough President, and EDU staff.
  • Support in the development of key initiatives for youth
  • Working with the EDU and Communications team members to develop outreach materials and social media content
  • Engaging with schools, higher education institutions, community-based health organizations, and New York City agencies, as needed, to support communications with the BBP Office.

 

Qualifications:

  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or job readiness program.
  • Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in youth development, education, public policy, social work, or other related field
  • Be able and willing to be in the office during standard work hours for the duration of the program.
  • Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Have a positive and curious disposition as well as a willingness to take responsibility for tasks and projects as assigned.
  • Candidates with strong Bronx ties are preferred.