Special Assistant Intern - Operations

Special Assistant Intern - Operations

Department of Citywide Administrative Services' (DCAS) Citywide Equity and Inclusion (CEI) Line of Service sets the standards for City agencies to implement the City's EEO Policy. This includes the implementation of initiatives that align with, and operationalize, the legal mandates and legislation designed to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment under the City's legally protected categories. CEI also develops and updates the City's EEO and diversity, equity and inclusion trainings portfolio to promote the awareness of rights, responsibilities and resources for the city workforce. The unit also organizes mandatory EEO best practices meetings and other educational programs and professional development for EEO professionals; conducts third-party EEO investigations when the agency head or the EEO officer is a party in the matter; promotes compliance with training programs and reporting requirements; designs and maintains compliance tools and reference resources. In addition, CEI provides guidance to agencies on emerging issues related to fair and effective employment practices, many of which impact retention and inclusivity; and guides agencies on preparation of their annual EEO plans as authorized by the New York City Charter Chapter 35, Section 814.1.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, Citywide Equity and Inclusion, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks: - Coordinates and reviews information or recommendations from departmental staff. - Prepares agendas and fact sheets and secures necessary background material for meetings and conferences. - Coordinates and schedules meetings including logistics and follow-up. - Responds to inquiries from the public and government officials in a professional and timely manner. - Provides administrative support to the line of service and performs other duties as assigned. - Conducts research and writing on EEO, employment law, policy issues, or special assignments as needed. - Assists in executing special projects involving cross-agency coordination, data collection, or policy development. - Helps develop and update training materials for citywide non-discrimination training. - Assists with case practice reviews by compiling documents, preparing summaries, and supporting review workflows. - Provides support for high-level investigations, including scheduling, document preparation, and research.