SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN Sustainability Policy

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TASK FORCE: Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

UNIT: Sustainability Policy

JOB TITLE: One (1) Summer Intern

CONTROL CODE: ESR Intern-26-01

SUMMARY:

The Mayors Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City governments chief financial agency. OMBs staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayors expense and capital budgets which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities.

The Sustainability Policy Unit leads analysis and strategy development to advance the Citys climate and environmental goals. The unit works at the intersection of climate policy public finance and long-term planning evaluating how City investments programs and regulations align with emissions reduction resiliency and affordability objectives. The team conducts quantitative analysis develops and maintains emissions forecasts and tracking systems and supports the Climate Budget and related publications. It works closely with City agencies budget staff and external partners to assess the fiscal and environmental impacts of proposed initiatives. The units work informs executive decision-making by translating technical climate data into clear policy and budget guidance.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The intern will support the Climate Capital Budget (CCB) and broader climate budgeting workstreams. Projects may include: Assisting with data cleaning validation and organization of capital project emissions data submitted by agencies; Supporting updates to the CCB tracking database and helping reconcile project-level emissions estimates with forecast assumptions; Conducting research on emissions reduction measures cost-effectiveness and relevant policy benchmarks; Supporting documentation of model inputs assumptions and methodological updates related to the Citys emissions forecast; Assisting with preparation of summary tables charts and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders. The intern will gain exposure to applied climate policy analysis emissions accounting and the intersection of budgeting and decarbonization strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong quantitative and analytical skills;
Proficiency in Excel required;
Familiarity with Python R or other data analysis tools strongly preferred;
Experience working with structured datasets and performing data cleaning and quality checks;
Ability to synthesize technical information into clear written summaries;
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks with clear documentation;
Interest in climate policy public finance energy systems or environmental economics.

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.

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

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 INDIVIDUALS SEX RACE COLOR ETHNICITY NATIONAL ORIGIN AGE RELIGION DISABILITY SEXUAL ORIENTATION VETERAN STATUS GENDER IDENTITY OR PREGNANCY.

SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232

Qualifications :

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

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 :

Employment Type :

Full-time