About Us
The New York City Council’s Animal Welfare Caucus is dedicated to protecting and advocating for the humane treatment of all animals in New York City – wild and domestic. The Caucus, through advancing legislation, shaping public policy and fighting for budget allocations, works to create a more compassionate New York City for all the animals that call this city home. The Caucus is composed of 19 of the 51 members of the City Council.
About the Position
The Animal Welfare Caucus seeks a Legislative & Organizing Intern with strong research and writing skills. The intern will play a key role in organizing and outreach, including coordinating with members and staff for meetings and decision-making processes, and supporting the planning and execution of advocate-led briefings and advocate roundtables. Responsibilities may be tailored to the selected candidate’s interests and skills. The intern will additionally provide general administrative support to the Executive Director and work closely with Caucus leadership.
About the Candidate
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in progressive politics, public service, and city government. This internship offers hands-on experience in legislative research, policy development, and political organizing, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with Council Members, staff, and advocacy partners to advance the policy priorities of the Caucus
SALARY RANGE:
Hourly rate of $32.05
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and analysis of City budget documents, legislation, and policy reports in support of the Caucus’s legislative and budget priorities.
- Coordinate and communicate with Council Members’ offices on shared initiatives.
- Assist in planning hearings, briefings, advocacy events, and Caucus meetings, including developing materials such as lines-of-questioning and run-of-show documents.
- Maintain internal tracking systems, including legislative tracking, policy and budget analyses, and stakeholder engagement records.
- Engage with external stakeholders and advocacy partners in coordination with the Executive Director.
- Support communications efforts as needed, including drafting social media content, creating graphics and videos, and updating the Caucus website.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
- Availability to work 14–20 hours per week in a hybrid work environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.
For eligible employees, health, dental and vision insurance coverage are offered upon hire. Retirement plans, deferred compensation plans, group life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, training resources, health & fitness reimbursement and wellness programs are also available.
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 cover letter to:
E-MAIL: counciljobs@council.nyc.gov
MAIL: New York City Council
Attn: Personnel Services/Recruiting (AWCLEG)
250 Broadway, 26th Floor
New York, New York 10007
FAX: 12124014711
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those who submit a resume AND cover letter will be considered. Only 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.