Communications Intern

Business Title: Communications Intern

Semester/Year: Fall 2023

Salary: $15/hr.

Work Location: 255 Greenwich, New York NY

Education Level: 3rd or 4th Year

Division: Change Office

Work Unit: Communications

Number of Hours per Week: 17 Hours

Number of Positions: 1

The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) oversees and supports the procurement activities of City agencies, with a goal to ensure fairness, transparency, efficiency and cost effectiveness. The Director is the City Chief Procurement Officer. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS partners with industry groups to implement policies and tools that streamline and modernize procurement, resulting in the delivery of quality services to New Yorkers. Team members operate in a fast-paced, collaborative, service-oriented environment, where flexibility and ability to achieve results are valued.

The Communications Unit is a branch of the Change Office division. Under the guidance and supervision of the Communications Director, the Communications Intern will assist with research, writing assignments, digital content creation, social media and constituent engagement.

· Develop media lists

· Track media coverage and send out daily clip reports

· Conduct research on a wide range of topics

· Monitor and contribute to the agency's social media accounts

· Assist with external engagement coordination and execution

· Assist with drafting external communications

· Assist the communications team in its day-to-day operations

· Excellent writing and communications skills

· Organizational and strong writing skills required, and ability to work in a team-like environment

· Willingness to work with a growing team in a fast-paced environment

· Be a dynamic team player

Exposure to government communications and constituent engagement. Learn skills needed to create and implement a strategic communications plan.

Email resume, cover letter, writing sample, and two (2) references to ana.alcantara@mocs.nyc.gov and reference the position and desired internship term in the email subject line.