The Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity (NYC Opportunity) helps the City apply evidence and innovation to reduce poverty and increase equity. We advance research, data, and design in program and policy development, service delivery, and budget decisions. Our work includes analyzing existing anti-poverty approaches, developing new interventions, facilitating the sharing of data across City agencies, and rigorously assessing the impact of key initiatives.
Graduate fellows will work with NYC Opportunity Programs and Evaluation team staff to support program and policy development, research, performance management/data, and evaluation tasks. Specific projects depend on the individual’s interests and background, as well as the needs of the office.
Each fellow will work on several specific projects and/or develop an area of specialization; have opportunities to work independently and as part of a team; and fully participate in the activities of a fast-paced mayoral office.
Analyzing program performance data and fiscal data.
Supporting the development of new initiatives through research.
Preparing policy memos focused on poverty-related issues.
Assisting in NYC Opportunity program evaluation and the evaluation of key mayoral initiatives.
Commitment to reducing poverty, and advancing greater equality and opportunity.
Substantial experience with project management, policy analysis, and research. Experience with program evaluation is preferred.
Ability to present ideas cleraly and concisely in writing and orally.
Well-developed interpersonal and team-working skills.
Meet multiple and unpredictable demands.
This role requires that candidates be able to work full-time over the summer, starting in late May/early June for at least 12 weeks.
Additionally, applicants who can commit to working for the fall semester of the coming academic year for at least 16 hours per week spread across four half-days are preferred.
Please email us with your resume, cover letter, and availability.