External Affairs Assistant

About the role

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more.

By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance.

DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City's communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

DCWP's External Affairs division is seeking a college aide interested in pursuing a career in public policy, government relations, community relations, law or related fields to provide high-level support within the team.

External Affairs is responsible for advancing the agency's mission through its relationships with key stakeholders such as elected officials, government agencies, community and faith-based organizations, business improvement districts, and everyday New Yorkers.

All candidates should have a strong academic record, be highly organized with a keen attention to detail, possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Director of Legislative Affairs, the college aide will assist the Legislative Affairs Team with a number of meaningful projects and learning opportunities, such as:
• The monitoring, tracking and development of priority policies and legislation for the agency;
• Liaising with elected officials, community partners, and members of DCWP's senior leadership team;
• Providing administrative and research support on special projects and policy initiatives for the Legislative Affairs Team; and
• Supporting the Community Affairs team with outreach and education events.

Qualifications & Requirements

For Assignment Level I

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.

For Assignment Level II (Information Technology)

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.

For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow)

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

Special Note

• Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years.
• No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session.
• Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.