External Affairs Assistant

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP's External Affairs division is seeking a college aide interested in pursuing a career in public policy, government relations, community relations, law or related fields to provide high-level support within the team. External Affairs is responsible for advancing the agency's mission through its relationships with key stakeholders such as elected officials, government agencies, community and faith-based organizations, business improvement districts, and everyday New Yorkers. Under the supervision of the Director of Legislative Affairs, the college aide will assist the Legislative Affairs Team with a number of meaningful projects and learning opportunities. Special note: Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

Responsibilities

Monitoring, tracking and development of priority policies and legislation for the agency; Liaising with elected officials, community partners, and members of DCWP's senior leadership team; Providing administrative and research support on special projects and policy initiatives for the Legislative Affairs Team; Supporting the Community Affairs team with outreach and education events

Requirements

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school; Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school; Strong academic record; Highly organized with keen attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple tasks; Commitment to excellence; For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study; For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study