Youth Civic Engagement Intern

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan city agency that empowers New Yorkers to participate in elections. Our mission is to make local democracy open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation.

The Community Engagement unit builds partnerships to disseminate voting information and engage underrepresented communities. Interns will support civic education and youth-focused initiatives and help manage data and partnerships across the city.

Qualifications

• Matriculation at an accredited college/graduate school is required.
• Interest in NYC politics and social justice.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of educational programming for youth.
• Plan and facilitate NYC Votes workshops for youth audiences.
• Represent the Campaign Finance Board at events (in-person and virtual).
• Register voters and provide non-partisan election information.
• Provide administrative support and manage documents and emails.
• Identify organizations working in priority neighborhoods and engage youth.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders such as agencies and schools.
• Lead lesson plans for youth ambassadors and assist curriculum development.
• Support data entry and digitize records, organize digital folders and Excel sheets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Active listening

Education

Matriculation at an accredited college/grad school

IT course of study (or related field)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan city agency that empowers New Yorkers to participate in elections. Our mission is to make local democracy open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation.

The Community Engagement unit builds partnerships to disseminate voting information and engage underrepresented communities. Interns will support civic education and youth-focused initiatives and help manage data and partnerships across the city.