Summer Intern, Neighborhood Strategies at New York City Economic Development Corporation

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Urban Planning, Economic Development, Public SectorIndustries

Requirements

Preferred field(s) of study: Urban/City Planning or related field, including – but not limited to – Public Policy, Architecture

Responsibilities

Conduct planning research and neighborhood analysis to help inform current and future projects
Support planning and preparation for community engagements for projects, as well as participate in meetings
General project management to move projects forward and contribute to meeting interim and long-term milestones
Coordinate with other departments, agencies, and external stakeholders
Prepare project presentations for internal and external audiences
Support existing projects, which may include supporting the FiDi-Seaport Master Plan, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, and implementation of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan among others

Skills

neighborhood planning

spatial analysis

public engagement

urban planning

policy analysis

stakeholder outreach

infrastructure planning

community engagement

economic development

climate resilience

New York City Economic Development Corporation

Supports community development and job creation

About New York City Economic Development Corporation

New York City Economic Development Corporation focuses on enhancing the economic landscape of New York City by collaborating with local communities. The organization implements various initiatives aimed at developing industries and businesses, which in turn helps to create quality job opportunities. Their approach includes offering training and skill-building programs to equip residents with the necessary tools for employment. Additionally, they invest in essential infrastructure to support these efforts. Unlike other organizations, their mission is specifically centered on community engagement and public investment, ensuring that the benefits of economic development are felt at the neighborhood level. The ultimate goal is to foster strong, vibrant communities through sustainable economic growth.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1991Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Backup childcare

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Risks

Competition from cities like Los Angeles could attract businesses away from NYC.

Maintaining long-term partnerships is challenging, as seen in delayed projects.

Rising demand for tech talent may increase costs for NYCEDC's initiatives.

Differentiation

NYCEDC partners with NYU-led incubators to foster innovation since 2009.

The Pilots at BAT program integrates climate innovation into urban development projects.

NYCEDC collaborates with OpenAI to enhance NYC's AI startup ecosystem.

Upsides

Digital game design incubators attract tech talent and foster innovation in NYC.

Partnership with OpenAI positions NYC as a hub for AI startups.

Atlantic Aviation's agreement extension boosts eco-friendly transportation initiatives.

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