Graduate Intern, Youth Financial Empowerment

New York City
New York, NY
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The Graduate Intern will support the implementation of the Financial Literacy for Youth Initiative, a program aimed at connecting NYC Public School students and their families to financial and consumer education programming. The role involves assisting in research, curriculum development, and coordination with stakeholders to provide hands-on financial empowerment and consumer protection services to youth and their families.

What You Will Do

The Graduate Intern will assist in research on youth financial education and/or youth financial empowerment programs, develop metrics and assessment tools, and support the creation of workshop curriculum materials on financial literacy topics. They will also liaise with stakeholders to coordinate and monitor the design and development of digital and in-person learning experiences.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a graduate student studying instructional design and learning technology, with a strong commitment to supporting New Yorkers and communities with low incomes in building wealth and improving their financial health. The Graduate Intern will work closely with the Senior Program Officer and Program Officer to support the implementation of the initiative.

Requirements

  • Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school
  • Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school
  • Specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Learning budget
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness programs
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