College Aide – HR Intern (performance Management & Evaluations)

College Aide – HR Intern (Performance Management & Evaluations)

The New York City Board of Correction ("BOC" or the "Board") is a nine-member, non-judicial oversight body that regulates, monitors, and inspects the City's correctional facilities. Established in 1957 and strengthened in independence in 1977, BOC is one of the earliest oversight boards for detention settings in the United States. The City Charter mandates five core functions:

• Establish and ensure compliance with minimum standards for the care, custody, treatment, and discipline of people in DOC custody.
• Investigate serious incidents.
• Review grievances from people in custody and staff.
• Evaluate the performance of the Department of Correction.
• Make recommendations on areas of key correctional planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the full build-out of the agency's annual performance evaluation cycle from planning, drafting, and manager coordination through training, tracking, and year-end evaluation support.
• Collaborate with managers across Research, Monitoring, Investigations, and Administration to help draft and refine Tasks & Standards for over 20 agency roles.
• Maintain tracking tools to monitor evaluation deadlines, completion, and compliance.
• Assist with developing training and communication materials for staff and managers related to performance management.
• Review submitted evaluations for completeness, clarity, and alignment with agency guidelines.
• Help prepare meeting materials, training decks, timelines, and internal memos related to the performance cycle.
• Conduct research on HR best practices in goal-setting, evaluations, and competency-based performance systems.
• Provide general administrative support, including document organization, formatting, and data entry.
• Assist with inputting data into NYCAPS E-Performance System.
• Support cross-team onboarding initiatives as needed.
• Assists with general office work on the Administration team.

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Gain end-to-end experience building a performance evaluation cycle in a NYC agency.
• Learn how to develop and refine Tasks & Standards in partnership with managers.
• Strengthen their skills in writing, analysis, communication, and project coordination.
• Understand NYC HR processes, documentation standards, and compliance timelines.
• Build a professional portfolio of written materials, templates, and tools created during the internship.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent written communication
• Strong organization & attention to detail
• Professionalism & confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Strong time-management and follow-through

Technical Skills (Preferred):

• Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Basic data organization (Sheets/Excel)
• Interest in HRIS systems (training provided)

Work Environment:

The intern will work at 2 Lafayette Street with hybrid flexibility. They will collaborate with managers agency-wide and receive regular guidance and mentorship from the Deputy Executive Director of Administration.

Sample Projects:

• Drafting Tasks & Standards after meetings with unit leaders
• Developing evaluation templates and reference guides
• Building a tracking system for evaluation submissions
• Assisting with training decks for supervisors
• Reviewing evaluation drafts for quality and clarity
• Supporting the onboarding of new staff with performance-related materials

Professional Development:

• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-team collaboration
• Participation in HR trainings, onboarding sessions, and performance workshops
• Resume review, skills coaching, and mentorship

Minimum Requirements:

Available to work part-time during the semester, MAX 25 hours per week.

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.