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.