Job Information
City of New York Office of the Commissioner - Summer College Intern in New York, New York
Job Description
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
The New York City Department of Correction seeks to recruit a Summer Intern to provide support in the Office of the Commissioner. The Summer Intern is vital to supporting the strategic operational functions of the Department and the Commissioner’s reform agenda. Under executive direction, with latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the incumbent will work closely with the senior staff to:
Research and advise on best correctional practices; evaluate the effectiveness of newly-implemented initiatives;
Assist with the operations of the Commissioner’s Office; assist in facilitating departmental compliance with legislative reporting standards and requirements including monitoring and tracking;
Assist with the development of departmental policies and procedures related to staff performance management, organizational culture, reform agendas, in-custody population management, information sharing, staff development, and special projects.
Confer with all levels of departmental staff to secure information in connection with matters requiring the Commissioner’s decision;
Assist with coordination of tours of facilities for Administration and other city agencies, stakeholders, and elected officials;
Perform confidential and complex analytical work to support ongoing business operations; review relevant operational data; and perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.
Additional Information
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.