The New York City Council, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a Summer Intern to work in its Personnel Services Division.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide general front-line and administrative support to Personnel Services.
- Assists various units with their associated tasks and responsibilities.
- Welcomes employees and visitors in person or on the telephone.
- Responds to all inquiries in a polite and timely manner.
- Receive and sort mail deliveries.
- Provides general administrative and clerical support, such as copying, faxing and the like.
- Controls inventory relevant to reception and pantry areas.
- Inputs meeting information on shared calendar and sets up meeting areas, as requested.
- Distributes reports and documents, as needed.
- Performs scanning of physical documents, verifies and uploads documents into databases.
- Provides administrative support with training tasks.
- Supports maintaining a safe, clean and professional work environment inclusive of front desk reception, security and pantry areas.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- One to two years of administrative or clerical experience.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Some college helpful.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Strong multi-tasking capabilities and time management.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Working knowledge and ability to utilize desktop computers with software packages such as Microsoft Office and other software programs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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 (PSIntern)
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.