Job Description

At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As an agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent.

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About the Team:

The Outreach & Assistance unit advances compliance with the Energy Code and local laws related to sustainable buildings. The primary responsibilities of the unit include:
- Disseminating information both internally and externally.
- Responding to technical and administrative inquiries from the public and elected officials.
- Developing and providing materials and training to the public and interested stakeholders.
- Maintaining informational resources and platforms.

NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 5, 2025. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.

Position Responsibilities:

The Sustainability Outreach & Assistance Intern will, under the direction and supervision of the Director, Sustainability Outreach & Assistance:
- Assist with mail return tracking and cataloging.
- Assist with owner address and email reviews/research.
- Assist with outreach phone calls to building owners and managers.
- Assist with Sustainability Bureau webpage review and updates.
- Assist with digital folder organization.
- Perform research on issues, as directed.
- Draft topic pieces for review and collaboration.
- Other related tasks as assigned.

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Major/ Field of Study‍

- Sustainability, Public Engagement, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Architecture, or Engineering.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

Minimum Qualifications

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne 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.

Preferred Skills

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Interest in sustainability, energy efficiency, and outreach initiatives. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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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/.

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Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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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.