Community Partnerships Intern
NYC Administration for Children's Services, New York, NY, United States
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 Child and Family Well‑being (CFWB) works to ensure critical supports to families and children and is rooted in the belief that all New Yorkers should have health resources, and educational, cultural, and social opportunities that support their capacity to thrive. Through the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships (OCEP), CFWB invests in and collaborates with eleven funded Community Partnerships. The Partnership model is coalition‑based and grounded in community building, community organizing, and social equity principles. These coalition structures create space for residents, organizations, and ACS to connect, share information, and design and implement well‑being strategies informed by community priorities.
CFWB is seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Community Engagement & Partnerships Undergraduate Intern to join our OCEP team. As a Community Engagement & Partnerships Undergraduate Intern, you will work with our team to develop and deliver communications strategies to inform staff about community engagement. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to connect, share information, and design and implement well‑being strategies informed by community priorities. 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
Collaborate with OCEP team to conceptualize and orchestrate communications strategies to inform staff about upcoming community engagement initiatives
Develop/design communications materials (e.g., PowerPoint, flyers, one pagers, etc.) via Canva or other software programs
Contribute as a thought partner in staff meetings to provide a student lens into OCEP work
Identify areas of research, and conduct research (primarily online) on noted research questions
Attend community program site visits, meetings, and events
Support event and training development, and help team with planning and design of meetings, events and trainings
Share communications materials, and provide on-the-ground support on event and training days to ensure seamless execution
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
To apply for the internship, you must be an undergraduate and must either be currently enrolled in a college or university or must have graduated within one year of the current program year.
Interested candidates should submit their resume by visiting https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 770992
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED
NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234
Minimum 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). Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.
Preferred Skills
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Sociology, Psychology, Liberal Arts, English, Economics, and Political Science - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) - Must be highly collaborative with excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva - Interest in community development/building, youth public systems, city government, community affairs, community outreach, economic and social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion, racial justice, LGBTQAI+ rights, marketing, fundraising, and relationship management
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement 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.
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.
, $17.00 – $19.50
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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 Child and Family Well‑being (CFWB) works to ensure critical supports to families and children and is rooted in the belief that all New Yorkers should have health resources, and educational, cultural, and social opportunities that support their capacity to thrive. Through the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships (OCEP), CFWB invests in and collaborates with eleven funded Community Partnerships. The Partnership model is coalition‑based and grounded in community building, community organizing, and social equity principles. These coalition structures create space for residents, organizations, and ACS to connect, share information, and design and implement well‑being strategies informed by community priorities.
CFWB is seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Community Engagement & Partnerships Undergraduate Intern to join our OCEP team. As a Community Engagement & Partnerships Undergraduate Intern, you will work with our team to develop and deliver communications strategies to inform staff about community engagement. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to connect, share information, and design and implement well‑being strategies informed by community priorities. 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
Collaborate with OCEP team to conceptualize and orchestrate communications strategies to inform staff about upcoming community engagement initiatives
Develop/design communications materials (e.g., PowerPoint, flyers, one pagers, etc.) via Canva or other software programs
Contribute as a thought partner in staff meetings to provide a student lens into OCEP work
Identify areas of research, and conduct research (primarily online) on noted research questions
Attend community program site visits, meetings, and events
Support event and training development, and help team with planning and design of meetings, events and trainings
Share communications materials, and provide on-the-ground support on event and training days to ensure seamless execution
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
To apply for the internship, you must be an undergraduate and must either be currently enrolled in a college or university or must have graduated within one year of the current program year.
Interested candidates should submit their resume by visiting https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 770992
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED
NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234
Minimum 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). Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.
Preferred Skills
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Sociology, Psychology, Liberal Arts, English, Economics, and Political Science - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) - Must be highly collaborative with excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva - Interest in community development/building, youth public systems, city government, community affairs, community outreach, economic and social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion, racial justice, LGBTQAI+ rights, marketing, fundraising, and relationship management
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement 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.
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.
, $17.00 – $19.50
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