Workforce Development Intern

Workforce Development Intern

City of New York

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$19.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

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Job Description
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED AN HOURLY RATE OF $19.50
The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.
ACS' Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS) strives to ensure children and youth in foster care receive high-quality services designed to help them achieve permanency, remain safe while in care, and improve their overall well-being.
Within FPS, the Office of Employment and Workforce Development support training, technical assistance, and capacity building for education, employment, and college access programs. The office works with ACS providers and staff to ensure children and youth receive the education, career and college readiness, employment, and supportive services they need. The Office also offers agency staff information on employment and workforce development programs aimed at youth in, and aging out of, foster care. These include career readiness initiatives, mentoring, summer internship programs, career-exploration and planning activities, and employment opportunities. FPS is seeking a highly motivated and detail-orientated Workforce Development Intern to join our team.
As a Workforce Development Undergraduate Intern, you will support our team in day-to day operations and contribute to ongoing projects to support training, technical assistance, and capacity building for education, employment and college access programs. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside a team responsible for implementing career readiness initiatives, mentoring, summer internship programs, career-exploration and planning activities, and employment opportunities. Additionally, as a member of the 2026, ACS Summer Internship Program cohort, you will participate in an enrichment program designed to fully engage students into the ACS and NYC government experience. Internship programming includes professional development workshops, lunch and learns, speaker events, NYC government tours, and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide event planning support (workshops, trainings, career clubs etc.)
- Assist with developing meaningful agendas and coordinating with community speakers for presentations
- Attend events (workshops, trainings, career clubs, etc.) hosted by the Office of Employment and Workforce Development
- Draft letters, memos, recommendations, and other correspondence relating to the Office of Employment and Workforce Development
- Provide administrative support to the Office of Employment and Workforce Development as needed
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain comprehensive knowledge on developing and executing communications strategies
- Develop skills in collaborating across teams towards desired outcomes
- Enhance abilities in coordinating and executing organizational tasks and events
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
TO APPLY:
- You must be an undergraduate student and must either be currently enrolled in a college or university or must have graduated within one year of the current program year
- Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 779406
- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience with managing multiple projects
- Experience with executing, designing and developing presentations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with working in a fast-paced environment independently and as a member of a team
SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234
Qualifications
As of June of the Program year the prospective intern 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Learning and Development Intern?

A: To succeed as a Learning and Development Intern, key technical skills include proficiency in learning management systems (LMS), instructional design principles, and adult learning theory. Soft skills such as effective communication, project management, and collaboration are also crucial, as they enable interns to work with subject matter experts, design engaging training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. By possessing these technical and soft skills, interns can develop a strong foundation for a career in Learning and Development, supporting their growth into roles such as instructional designer, training manager, or organizational development specialist.

Q: What is the career path for a Learning and Development Intern?

A: A Learning and Development Intern typically progresses through a career path that includes entry-level roles such as Learning Coordinator or Training Assistant, mid-level positions like Training Specialist or Learning Experience Designer, and senior roles like Learning Manager or Director of Learning and Development. Throughout their career, they can develop skills in instructional design, adult learning theory, technology-enhanced learning, and project management, as well as opportunities to work with various stakeholders, including subject matter experts, trainers, and business leaders. Long-term, Learning and Development professionals may pursue leadership roles, start their own training businesses, or transition into related fields like organizational development, talent management, or education.



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