Training & Engagement Intern

**SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP**

The Mayors Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair transparent efficient and cost-effective.

MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of end-to-end technology tools increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer.

MOCS team members operate in a collaborative service-oriented environment where flexibility and ability to achieve results are valued. All managers lead teams and lines of service assuming increasing levels of responsibility for the agencys success.

The Learning and Development Team creates learning materials and resources facilitates training events and attends outreach events to help build the procurement capacity and capabilities of NYC Agency staff and businesses.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director of Training and Engagement you will collaborate with team members to plan and execute training and engagement events to help businesses understand procurement. Events may take place virtually or in-person throughout the 5 boroughs.

You will primarily work on projects within the MOCS In Your Neighborhood (MIYN) program. The programs goal is to increase the number of nonprofits and minority and women-owned businesses participating in NYC contracting. Each month the team hosts a hands-on workshop outreach event or networking event to help in a different location in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
You may also work on projects within other programs related to vendor webinars or in-person vendor outreach in collaboration with other City agencies/organizations.

Responsibilities include:
-Creating presentations and training activities
-Delivering trainings and answer questions
-Assisting with planning and coordination of engagement events
-Communicating with elected officials businesses and staff at government agencies
-Performing administrative logistical and support functions for events
-Collecting data to evaluate the effectiveness of trainings and events.
-Creating reports to summarize data and make recommendations for improvement of trainings and events.
-Taking photos and videos at in-person events
-Representing MOCS at events and meetings as assigned
-Participating in team meetings
-Participating in special projects as assigned


Qualifications/Special Skills/Area of Study
-Pays close attention to details.
-Ability to follow guidelines and directions.
-Project management experience
-Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
-Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
-Ability to work independently.
-Willingness to work as a dynamic team member in a fast-paced environment.
-Excellent customer service skills
-Strong public speaking tutoring or training skills desired
-Photography or videography skills a plus
-Spanish speaker a plus

This is an on-site internship.

TO APPLY
External applicants please go to and search for Job ID #777676
Current City Employees may apply via Employee Self Service (ESS) Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID #772676

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To best serve the City we represent Mayors Office of Contract Services (MOCS) seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. MOCS also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork inclusion and respect.

MOCS recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at or to request an accommodation.

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

Qualifications :

For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology computer science management information systems data processing or closely related field including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology computer science management information systems data processing or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time