Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Internship

The Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Internship is an eight-week paid program, beginning January 27, 2025, through March 31, 2025, for individuals who would like to learn more about maintaining order and decorum within a legislative chamber, enforcing rules, and ensuring the safety of Council Members, staff and visitors. Interns will be scheduled to work three (3) days per week. Upon successful completion of the program, interns may be considered for full-time open positions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in maintaining order and decorum during Council Committee meetings and hearings.
• Ensure the proper seating of witnesses and the public at meetings and hearings.
• Perform various tasks at special events and parades, as designated.
• Patrol the Council’s floors and property on foot, as designated.
• Greet, check-in, and direct visitors assuring that only authorized personnel enter City Hall and the Council’s offices at 250 Broadway.
•  Understand and assist in responding to written or oral instruction in case of an emergency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference for college graduates, though current students with strong qualifications will be considered.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• One (1) year of satisfactory full-time work experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability to participate in after hours and/or off-site events, weekends and holidays a plus.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in any of New York’s five boroughs, as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.

The New York City Council makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact EEOOfficer@council.nyc.gov.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should forward their resume and a cover letter to:

E-MAIL:         counciljobs@council.nyc.gov   

MAIL:             New York City Council

Attn: Personnel Services/Recruiting (Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Internship)

250 Broadway, 26th Floor

New York, New York 10007

FAX:               12124014711

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The New York City Council 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.