Youth Ambassador Program

Division/Unit:Community Partnerships Unit

Civil Service Title: Community Service Aide

Position Title:DANY Youth Ambassador

Salary Range:$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Job Description:
The New York County District Attorneys Office (DANY) has openings for the 2026 Youth Ambassador Program. This enriching and paid program provides Manhattan youth with an insiders view of the criminal justice system where they can learn about the Manhattan District Attorneys Office and its role in the criminal justice system. DANY Youth Ambassadors will also have a platform to voice their ideas about how we can best serve their community. Participants will engage in workshops and discussions community volunteer days work on projects and lead a culminating youth event. Ultimately the Youth Ambassadors will become part of DANYs network of youth leaders who amplify the voices and input of our younger community and will be paid minimum wage for their contributions.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Meet every Monday and Wednesday afternoon in person for two hours (from 4:30 pm 6:30 pm).
• Participate in one or two community events per month (most likely on Saturdays).
• Learn about the role of a District Attorney and the Criminal Justice System in Manhattan.
• Participate in assigned reading and cohort discussions.
• Recommend potential solutions to public safety issues prevalent in their assigned communities.
• Coordinate a DANY youth-led culminating event.

Eligibility

• Applicantsmustreside in Manhattan.
• Applicantsmustbe 16 19 years old.

How to Apply:

• We will select two ambassadors from six communities in Manhattan. The six different communities are listed below:
  • East Harlem
  • Central/West Harlem
  • Midtown
  • Upper East Side/ Upper West Side
  • Lower Manhattan
  • Washington Heights/ Inwood
• Apply with a 300-word essay on how being a DANY Youth Ambassador can help you support your local community. Please include a description of the Manhattan community (from the options listed above) you want to represent.
• One-page Resume
• A Cover Letter is NOT required

Hours/Shift:

• DANY Youth Ambassadors must attend the full three-month program from January 12 2026 March 18 2026.
• This consists of weekly in-person meetings on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm as well as one or two community events per month typically held on Saturdays.

Additional Information:

• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• The ability to understand and carry out simple instructions; in some cases the ability to speak Spanish may be required. There are no formal education requirements for this position.

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness:

• 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 Educations website at Information:
  • For more information about the program or support with the application process please contact Youth Program Coordinator Liz Artz at or .

  The New York County District Attorneys Office 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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.