Graduate Intern - Policy (Education/Housing) - City of New York : Job Details

The New York City Comptroller's Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller's office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Public Policy and Organizing advises the Comptroller on public policy issues confronting New York City to build a more just, equitable, and resilient City. Based on the team's policy analysis, original research, strategic organizing, and engagement of New Yorkers, the Bureau of Public Policy and Organizing develops innovative and data-driven public policy ideas, provides the public with the information needed for transparency on services and operations to make government work better, and organizes initiatives that reflect community voices. The Policy and Organizing team works closely in partnership with other bureaus to advise and support the Comptroller's office in fulfilling its core duties and responsibilities.

Matriculation at an accredited graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in graduate school.

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

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Previous organizing experience.
• Policy research and writing.
• Data analytic skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.

Our office is located at the David Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre St. in Manhattan/New York. All interns will work in-person in the office, Monday – Thursday, 28 hours per week. The employment period will be from June 2 – July 31, 2025.

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.