
The Mayor’s Office Internship Program is comprised of three major components:
Please refer to the guidelines outlined below to determine if you are eligible to apply for the Mayor’s Office Internship Program.
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and have served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship are eligible to apply.
The Summer Terms run from June – August.
The Fall/Spring Terms run from September – April.
Please refer to the Internship Timeline for exact dates.
High School Students: | $15 per hour |
Undergraduate Students: | $15.75 per hour |
Graduate Students: | $17 per hour |
Please refer to the Internship Timeline for exact dates.
To apply, a completed application must be submitted during one of the application periods via the Apply Here page. Please refer to the Internship Timeline for the exact dates of the application periods.
No, we do not accept applications sent by email or U.S. mail. Only fully completed applications submitted via our website within the specified application periods will be reviewed and considered.
No. You must be 16 years of age or older to apply for an internship with the NYC Mayor’s Office. All applicants under the age of 18 must have Youth Working Papers/Employment Certification that is current and available for review by the Mayor’s Office before they may begin work.
Yes, you can apply to any position that interests you. A separate application must be completed for each position.
All applicants will be notified of their acceptance or denial to the program via email. Visit the Internship Timeline page for more information on when you can expect to be notified.
Candidates submit their applications during one of the application periods. A hiring manger will review the applications and conduct interviews with qualified candidates. Only candidates who submit fully completed applications will be considered.
Once a candidate has been selected to fill a position, they will receive a verbal conditional offer. The candidate will then work with Human Resources to begin the on-boarding process.
Candidates are required to provide the following original documents to complete the on-boarding process:
No, we do not sponsor foreign students. All international students must have authorization to work in the United States. During the Fall/Spring Term, NYC residency is required within 90 days of employment.
No, the Mayor’s Office does not provide housing. For your convenience, the Mayor’s Office has compiled a list of summer housing opportunities offered through several New York City-based providers. Click here to view this list.
An internship does not guarantee full-time employment. However, many previous interns have successfully pursued employment with the Mayor’s Office after completing their internship. Anyone seeking full-time work within the Mayor’s Office is required to apply to positions as they become available using the Jobs page. You may also search for additional employment opportunities within New York City government on the NYC Careers Page.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources directly to request and arrange for accommodations. You may request an accommodation at any time during the application period or on-boarding process. Please submit your requests to Human Resources by email at interns@cityhall.nyc.gov.
If you have any additional questions, you may email interns@cityhall.nyc.gov.
2023 Fall - 2024 Spring Internship Timeline |
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Application Opens | August 2, 2023 |
Application Closes | August 25, 2023 |
Internship Acceptance Notification Period | August 28, 2023 – September 1, 2023 |
Fall/Spring Term Begins | October 2, 2023 |
Fall/Spring Term Ends | April 19, 2024 |
The Office of Food Policy is a Mayoral office reporting to Ana Almanzar, New York City Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives. MOFP works to advance the City’s efforts to increase food security, promote access to and consumption of healthy foods, and support economic opportunity and environmental sustainability in the food system. The Office works across city agencies, including the Departments of Education, Correction, Social Services, and Aging, to develop and advance innovative food policy. MOFP is critical in integrating an equity frame into food policy priorities and solutions. To accomplish this mission, the Mayor's Office of Food Policy acts as a thought leader, facilitator, and convener, playing a lead role in: