Opportunity Academy Intern

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) offers an Opportunity Academy Internship, a year-long program with an 18-week paid training phase led by public construction and procurement professionals. After training, interns receive placements with SCA Mentor and Mentor Graduate firms for up to 36 weeks, with typical 20 hours per week and potential full-time hours during peak season.

Participants gain real-world experience in MWLBE back-office operations, including bid documentation, payments,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication skills are required.
• One year minimum work experience, preferably in an office or customer service setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist MWLBEs enrolled in the SCA’s Mentor programs in back-office operations, including bid documentation, payments, schedules, change orders, and closeout documents.
• Develop a workforce with transferable skills to prepare and submit documentation for access to government contracting opportunities, especially in public construction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Office experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build your career while building NYC schools!

Job Description Summary

The Opportunity Academy Internship is a year-long program where participants are selected to participate in an eighteen (18) week paid training program led by public construction and procurement professionals currently working with the SCA and the New York City construction industry. Participants receive graded assignments, practical exercises, and tests based on the material covered throughout the training. After completing OA training, participants receive internship placements with SCA Mentor and Mentor Graduate firms, construction management firms, and various departments within the SCA for up to thirty-six (36) weeks. Interns may work twenty (20) hours per week, with the potential for full-time hours during the SCA’s peak summer season.

Job Description

• To assist minority-owned, woman-owned, and locally based business enterprises (MWLBEs) enrolled in the SCA’s Mentor programs in their back-office operations, including the various submissions (i.e., bid documentation, requests for payments, project schedules, change orders, closeout documents) required by the SCA and other local government agencies.
• The development of a workforce with transferable job skills enabling them to compete as business development professionals trained to prepare and submit documentation required to access government contracting opportunities, especially in public construction.

Program Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Proficiency in English and strong communication skills
• One (1) year minimum work experience (preferably in an office or customer service setting)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Participants must be available to attend In-Person training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. beginning in December 2026.
• Participants must be available for internship placement for at least twenty (20) hours per week beginning in May 2027.

Salary

• Participants earn $17 per hour throughout training, with an increase once internship placements begin.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: October 30th, 2026

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Education

High school diploma or its educational equivalent (Required)

Work Experience

One (1) year of full time clerical or administrative experience.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizen status, physical or mental disability, race religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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