Admin & Operations Intern

Summer Graduate Intern - Administration & Operations

The selected candidate will be offered a salary of $26.73 per hour. The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community. The ACS Division of Financial Services (DFS) is responsible for supporting, planning, implementing, and monitoring the fiscal functions of the agency in accordance with City, State and Federal guidelines. The work of DFS includes managing the ACS budget; submission of monthly claims for revenue; processing of payments to provider agencies and vendors; monitoring the financial health of provider agencies through financial review and audits; maintenance of the ACS bank accounts; centralized oversight of ACS Child Welfare financial eligibility; and data maintenance for financial systems of record. The Executive unit within DFS monitors 8 departments to ensure agency goals are met. It is responsible for personnel and administrative operations, overseeing eight finance departments (Budget, Payments, Audit, Policy, CEO, SSO, Policy, Claiming/Revenue). As an Administration & Operations Graduate Intern, you will support our Executive Team in day-to-day operations and contribute to long-term projects aimed at improving employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of the operations of a 300+ workforce. Additionally, as a member of the 2026, ACS Summer Internship Program cohort, you will participate in an enrichment program designed to fully engage students into the ACS and NYC government experience. Internship programming includes professional development workshops, lunch and learns, speaker events, NYC government tours, and networking opportunities. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with documenting policies and processes, and reviewing for usability and consistency in efforts to consolidate into a division-wide manual - Assist with developing templates and processes to ensure smooth communication across departments - Collaborate with leadership to ensure completion of requests related to agency/divisional goals - Support the Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Operations with personnel and administrative projects, and assist with special projects - Help organize and coordinate events and workshops Learning Outcomes: - Gain comprehensive knowledge of HR operations in a government setting - Develop skills in managing employee relations and understanding HR compliance - Enhance abilities in coordinating and executing organizational tasks and events

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

Preferred Skills

- Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field - Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving - Strong analytical, communications, and writing skills - Highly organized and able to track the status and deadlines of projects - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion - There is a possibility of extending this summer internship to a full year internship. As such, students from local colleges are preferred.

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/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.