Summer Intern
The New York City Council, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a Summer Intern to work in various Central Staff divisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides general administrative support and assists various internal units with their associated tasks and responsibilities.
• Responds to all inquiries in a polite and timely manner.
• Distributes reports and documents, as needed.
• Performs scanning of physical documents, verifies and uploads documents into databases.
• Supports maintaining a safe, clean and professional work environment.
• Coordinates workflow of office; follows established rules and procedures in responding to requests and redirecting items to other staff.
• Answers and efficiently routes all incoming telephone calls and screens visitors.
• Schedules appointments, arranges meetings and sets up meeting space appropriately.
• Researches data, proofreads documents and assists in creating and/or distributing materials for presentations.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• One to two years of administrative or clerical experience helpful.
• High school graduate or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities and time management.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Working knowledge and ability to utilize desktop computers with software packages such as Microsoft Office and other software programs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.
The New York City Council makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
EEOOfficer@council.nyc.gov.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter which indicates your area(s) of interest to:
E-MAIL: counciljobs@council.nyc.gov
MAIL: New York City Council
Attn: Personnel Services/Recruiting (Summer)
250 Broadway, 26th Floor
New York, New York 10007
FAX: 12124014711
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The New York City Council 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.