Internship Programs Coordinator

Summary  

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is the not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, The City of New York (the “City”).  BNYDC constantly strives to provide an environment in which businesses and careers can take root and grow.  

The Coordinator, Internship Programs, will support all aspects of program operations, including intern recruitment, onboarding, and experience design. Additionally, they will coordinate and interact with Yard businesses and BNYDC departments to place interns at host sites and ensure all parties have a quality experience. They will also help to create and execute professional development/career readiness programming and related events.  

Responsibilities  

• Support the recruiting process for 3 internship cohorts (Fall and Spring part-time, Summer full-time), including application review, first-round interviews, and company matching  

• Notify candidates of decision/matching outcomes and outline the onboarding process for each cohort  

• Review and approve bi-weekly timesheets for each intern   

• Coordinate progress check-ins, surveys, and routine correspondence between program hosts (tenant employers) and interns  

• Update and maintain the Airtable database regarding all internship data   

• Support the Program Manager in recruiting candidates for the Alumni Internship Program 

• Assist with the planning and execution of professional development events by coordinating attendees, partners, and vendors, crafting content, managing RSVPs, etc. 

• Craft and post engaging content for the BNYDC Internship Alumni LinkedIn page  

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

Required Skills & Abilities  

• Commitment and alignment to the vision of the Brooklyn Navy Yard   

• Excellent communication (oral and written)   

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with an ability to manage tasks and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects   

• Ability to build relationships with a diverse set of employers and program participants   

• Must be proficient with Excel, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and internet research   

• Preferred experience with AirTable and/or Salesforce   

• Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere   

Qualifications  

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience  
• Bachelor’s Degree required  
• Must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends as needed. 

BNYDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression), sexual orientation, genetic trait, actual or perceived status of a victim of domestic violence, or as victim of sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, military status, handicap, disability, or any other legally protected classification.

Benefits

BNYDC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Some of the highlights include:

• Employer-funded pension plan, with annual contributions up to 14% of your salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting Day 1 of employment
• Annual HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) of $6,000 to cover out-of-pocket medical & mental health expenses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-funded Basic Life/AD&D coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Maven, Teledoc & TotalCare EAP memberships
• Transit/Commuter & Let’s Ride NYC (Citi Bike) benefits
• Fertility benefits through Maven (employer-sponsored membership)
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• 4 weeks of PTO,  additional paid sick leave