SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - Learning & Development

TASK FORCE: Personnel Management and Administration

UNIT: Learning & Development

JOB TITLE: One (1) Summer Intern

CONTROL CODE: L&D Intern-26-04

SUMMARY:

The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government's chief financial agency. OMB's staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities.

OMB’s Learning & Development (L&D) unit designs, implements, and communicates programs that help employees develop their skills, perform effectively, and grow in their careers. L&D collaborates with all divisions, task forces, and units within OMB.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks a Graduate Learning & Development Intern to join our small L&D team.
High-impact role: Unlike typical internships, you'll work like full-time staff during our busiest season. Expect meaningful responsibilities supporting training programs that strengthen skills across 500+ OMB employees with just our small core team.
Responsibilities:
- Support needs analysis through surveys, focus groups, and data collection.
- Design learning materials, job aids, facilitator guides, and participant resources.
- Create micro-learning resources, visual guides, and graphics using PowerPoint or design tools.
- Edit presentations for visual consistency and instructional clarity.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and analyze participant feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred:
- Coursework and/or experience related to learning and development (Adult Learning, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Organizational Development, etc.).
- Knowledge or experience in Instructional design.
- Familiarity with Adult Learning principles.
- Graphic design skills (PowerPoint, Canva, Figma) for creating visuals/infographics.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and quick to learn new technology.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding written and oral communication abilities.
- Proactive with exceptional organizational, research, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills.
Bonus:
- Teaching or facilitating experience.
- Marketing training programs.
- Website design/maintenance skills.
- Event planning/coordination.
- Project management.
- Learning analytics.
- Tech savvy (automation, data tools).

REQUIREMENTS:

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Graduate interns must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program. Candidates should have strong analytical, quantitative, research and communication skills. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in MS Word and Excel

To participate in the OMB Summer Internship Program, graduate students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program.

Compensation/Duration:

Summer Graduate Intern $20 per hour

Internships will run for 10 weeks, from June 1, 2026, to August 7, 2026. The work must be done during the regular workday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – no evenings or weekends.

THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK ARE INCLUSIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS 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.

This is a hybrid position with in-person days located at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street

SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

The City of New York 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.