Non-Profit Initiatives Intern

The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide, from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient and cost-effective.

MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of end-to-end technology tools, increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings, and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform, resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer.

MOCS team members operate in a collaborative, service-oriented environment, where flexibility and ability to achieve results are valued. Non-Profit Initiatives Interns must conduct all duties relevant to their position in their assigned division and demonstrate an advanced level of expertise. This position requires a focus on aligning daily operations to the agency's strategic priorities, engage stakeholders in planning and ensure performance using well-defined success metrics and project management strategies. All Non-Profit Initiatives Interns are expected to deliver timely and quality work products and services, participate in ongoing improvement activities, proactively deepen their knowledge of procurement and government operations, and will use modern technology software and hardware to complete daily duties. This position must collaborate with other team members to implement projects, help to maintain and/or analyze operational data, and interact with external stakeholders.

Description of Division/Unit:
Nonprofit Ombudsman (NPO) Unit manages the agency’s implementation of Citywide nonprofit initiatives, supporting procurement reform and relationship management with the City’s nonprofit and agency partners. NPO collaborates with divisions across MOCS to implement projects and analyze data to enhance business practices.

Learning Outcomes:
The Non-Profit Initiatives Intern would gain practical experience in a service-orientated environment, observing how day-to-day operations align with an agency’s strategic priorities and efforts for Citywide policy reform. Through analytical work, they would strengthen research, communication, and data skills, as well as softer skills like exercising sound judgment and discretion when engaging with varied stakeholders.

Non-Profit Initiatives Intern Responsibilities:
Working in a collaborative team under the direction of the Associate director and team, the fall intern would support multiple projects that impact human service providers and agencies. Primarily, the Non-Profit Initiatives Intern would conduct first level review of Returnable Grant Fund applications, which provide interest-free loans to nonprofits. Additionally, the Intern would analyze and create visualizations of operational data and identify opportunities to create and deliver instructional materials.

Minimum Qual 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 Non-Profit Initiatives Intern 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.

Preferred Skills

• Communication skills, particularly writing and presenting of analysis
• Collaborative and flexible
• Some experience with collecting and analyzing data

Additional Information

To best serve the City we represent, MOCS seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. MOCS also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

To Apply

Applicants MUST send resumes and cover letters to Ilke.Denizli@mocs.nyc.gov to be considered.

Mayor’s Office of Contract Services is an equal opportunity employer. Mayor’s Office of Contract Services recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at disabilityaffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or 212-298-0734 only to request an accommodation. No other phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. 

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness

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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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Work Location

255 Greenwich Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10007

Residency Requirement

New 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.