Graduate Intern - Budget Analysis (Education)

Note: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Graduate degree program for the Fall semester. Please clearly indicate your expected graduation date on your resume.

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Budget evaluates New York City’s fiscal, cash, and economic position by analyzing revenue collections, expenditures, the capital program, and the condition of the local economy. The Bureau uses its charter-mandated responsibilities to promote transparency and accountability in financial reporting and budgeting. In addition to reviewing and commenting on the City’s Financial Plan and issuing reports on the City’s cash balances, the Bureau oversees an independent actuarial audit to review the assumptions underlying the City’s pension contributions. The Bureau also conducts regular assessments of the City’s economic outlook and revenue performance and strives to lead the dialogue on the City’s fiscal state through reliable and thought-provoking economic and budget research.

The intern will work with the Budget Education Unit.

Responsibilities of the Budget Analysis (Education) intern include, but are not limited to:

- Work on budget analysis related to the City's education system including, but not limited to, the Department of Education (DOE), the City University of New York (CUNY), and the City's childcare and early education programs. Potential topics include the distribution of the City's childcare networks and providers, funding allocation levels for City-wide schools, capital initiatives related to education, and/or a comprehensive analysis of the City's funding for CUNY, including the state's expansion of programs for non-traditional students.
- Perform other duties and assignments as may be required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Matriculation at an accredited college. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in college. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Graduate degree program for the Fall semester. This position is ideal for college students pursuing majors/minors in the fields of Public Policy and Administration, Political Science, Education Budgeting, Economics, Sociology.

IMPORTANT:
- Our office is located at the David Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre St. in Manhattan/New York.
- All interns will work in-person in the office, Monday – Thursday, 28 hours per week.
- The employment period will be from June 1 – July 30, .

SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN -

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills
- Project development skills - Data analysis skills utilizing Excel or other data visualization software - Experience/interest in education budgeting for the City of New York - Writing and presentation skills for the development of intern's summer project.
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 class="jobad-residencyRequirement">Residency RequirementNew 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.