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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 Policy and Procedures Unit, nested within the Strategic Initiatives Unit, oversees the development, revision, and safeguarding of Departmental policies. Tasked with driving all aspects of policy development and updates, the unit liaises extensively with stakeholders across the Department. Members of the team work in close collaboration with both uniform and non-uniform staff across all levels of the Department. Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Strategic Initiatives, staff are given substantial autonomy to determine the most effective approach to achieve specific objectives.

PPU is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer College Intern to join our team. The intern will gain valuable experience in policy research, data analysis, project support, and Departmental operations while contributing to the success of the unit’s initiatives.

1. Conduct policy research:

   • Assist in researching policies relevant to the Department's projects and initiatives.

   • Compile and summarize research findings to support decision-making processes.

2. Support PPU’s projects and initiatives:

   • Collaborate with team members to contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives.

   • Assist in drafting directives, operations orders, reports, presentations, and other materials as needed.

3. Provide administrative support:

   • Manage phone and e-mail inquiries, providing professional and courteous assistance.

   • Support administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management.

4. Calendar scheduling and coordination:

   • Assist in scheduling meetings, appointments, and working groups.

   • Coordinate logistics and ensure smooth execution of scheduled activities.

5. Other duties as needed:

   • Adapt to changing priorities and assist with additional tasks as required to support the team's objectives.

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.