What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agency Accountability Intern position at NYC Administration for Children's Services?
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED AN HOURLY RATE OF $19.50
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.
ACS' Office of Agency Accountability (OAA) resides within the Commissioner’s Office to centralize the agency’s internal oversight functions as well as supports management reforms. Within OAA, Central Operations serves as the coordinating hub for strategic guidance and solutions to ensure ACS is improving the accountability structures of each division and the agency as a whole so complex initiatives move forward efficiently. Central Operations also helps shape long-term strategies to ensure the agency can achieve its mission with precision, impact, and accountability.
OAA is seeking one (1) highly motivated and detail-oriented Agency Accountability Undergraduate Intern to join our Central Operations team. As an Agency Accountability Intern, you will support our OAA team in day-to-day operations and contribute to long-term projects aimed at improving the accountability structures of each ACS Division, and the agency. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of the agency to help shape long-term strategies to ensure ACS can achieve its mission. Additionally, as a member of the 2026, ACS Summer Internship Program cohort, you will participate in an enrichment program designed to fully engage students into the ACS and NYC government experience. Internship programming includes professional development workshops, lunch and learns, speaker events, NYC government tours, and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Data Performance and Support
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
Minimum Qualifications
As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.
Preferred Skills
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 Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $17.00 – $19.50
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.
ACS' Office of Agency Accountability (OAA) resides within the Commissioner’s Office to centralize the agency’s internal oversight functions as well as supports management reforms. Within OAA, Central Operations serves as the coordinating hub for strategic guidance and solutions to ensure ACS is improving the accountability structures of each division and the agency as a whole so complex initiatives move forward efficiently. Central Operations also helps shape long-term strategies to ensure the agency can achieve its mission with precision, impact, and accountability.
OAA is seeking one (1) highly motivated and detail-oriented Agency Accountability Undergraduate Intern to join our Central Operations team. As an Agency Accountability Intern, you will support our OAA team in day-to-day operations and contribute to long-term projects aimed at improving the accountability structures of each ACS Division, and the agency. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of the agency to help shape long-term strategies to ensure ACS can achieve its mission. Additionally, as a member of the 2026, ACS Summer Internship Program cohort, you will participate in an enrichment program designed to fully engage students into the ACS and NYC government experience. Internship programming includes professional development workshops, lunch and learns, speaker events, NYC government tours, and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Data Performance and Support
- Assist with cleaning and organizing data for performance tracking.
- Help maintain tracking spreadsheets for audit recommendations and/or reform initiatives.
- Prepare meeting notes and action item summaries, and draft follow-up emails and memos.
- Support compilation of cross-divisional updates into one centralized document.
- Assist with compiling documents requested for upcoming audits (contracts, invoices, payment records) and create document checklists to track outstanding items.
- Organize audit files and ensure file naming consistency.
- Cross reference documentation against audit request lists.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of ACS operations in a high-level setting.
- Develop skills in collaborating across teams towards desired outcomes.
- Enhance abilities in coordinating and executing organizational tasks and events.
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
- You must be an undergraduate and must either be currently enrolled in a college or university or must have graduated within one year of the current program year.
- Interested candidates should submit their resume by visiting, https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JO#772446.
- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED
- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
Minimum Qualifications
As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated discretion, integrity, and sensitivity in handling confidential and high-risk matters. - Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across divisions
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 Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $17.00 – $19.50
Salary : $17 - $20