Department of Civil Service

Description:

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The NYC Regional Economic Development Council (the "Council") coordinates the economic development of Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond counties, creating a more efficient business model that empowers individual regions to determine what is best for their own communities and incentivizes thoughtful economic policies through competition.

The interns will provide support to the staff of NYC Regional Office, who is also staff for the Council.

WORK PERFORMED:
* Compile project information sheets and budget summaries for faster and efficient system processing;
* Take Council and work group meeting minutes and draft Council and workgroup meeting summaries published on the Council's website;
* Review funding applications and create executive summaries of requests
* Interns will also be involved in research, project review, and project management
* Attend external meetings with companies and other organizations applying for ESD funding.

QUALIFICATIONS: Pursuing a degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field.

Skills:

MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Excellent writing and telephne skills

Comfortable interactng with senior staff

Outgoing and personable

Internship Areas: Economic Development, Public Policy