NYCEDC Summer Internship Program

As an NYCEDC Intern, you will help solve problems facing New York City and make an impact from day one.

Become Part of the Next Generation of City Leaders

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Interns since 2014

Our Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week experience and an opportunity for students and emerging professionals to explore a career in public service. Summer interns work on exciting projects in one of NYCEDC’s many dynamic departments. They also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program.

Our Summer 2025 Internship application window is now closed - thank you for your interest! While applications for this cycle are no longer being accepted, please connect with our talent community to stay up to date.

Application Timeline

Late October – Application Opens
Early December – Application Closes
Mid-December – Recruiter Interviews
Mid-January – Department Interviews
Late January – Offers Extended
June – Program Starts
August – Program Ends

Hear From Our Interns

Perspectives

During my summer internship at NYCEDC, I was excited to dive into innovative planning approaches and work on projects that place New York City at the forefront of urban development.

Yujin Song Land Use (2024)

Perspectives

I made significant contributions to a team fighting for equity. Overall, the experience was invaluable, helping me develop professionally and personally.

Daniel Ricci Opportunity M/W/DBE (2024)

Perspectives

NYCEDC is a great place to intern if you’re passionate about making a tangible impact on the city’s future.

Ronnie (Ziying) Zhu Portfolio Management (2024)

Perspectives

During my summer internship at NYCEDC, I was excited to dive into innovative planning approaches and work on projects that place New York City at the forefront of urban development.

Yujin Song Land Use (2024)

Perspectives

I made significant contributions to a team fighting for equity. Overall, the experience was invaluable, helping me develop professionally and personally.

Daniel Ricci Opportunity M/W/DBE (2024)

Perspectives

NYCEDC is a great place to intern if you’re passionate about making a tangible impact on the city’s future.

Ronnie (Ziying) Zhu Portfolio Management (2024)

Interns in Action

A diverse group of NYCEDC interns stand smiling in front of Moore Street Market. The storefront features blue and white signage. The group is casually dressed, and the background shows a brick wall and part of a colorful mural.

Our summer interns on an asset tour exploring Moore Street Market—one of NYC’s six public markets—located in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

A group of NYCEDC interns dive into a collaboration workshop with the Urban Land Institute in a conference room. Some are seated around a table with papers, while others stand and discuss. A large screen displays a site plan builder tool in the background.

Interns dive into our collaboration workshop with the Urban Land Institute, tackling a fictional development project. Working together, they designed a cohesive site plan and gained hands-on urban planning experience.

NYCEDC interns sit and stand on the NYC Ferry deck, listening to someone speak as they take a scenic ride to the Brooklyn Army Terminal for an in-depth tour of NYCEDC's waterfront properties and sustainability initiatives. It’s a sunny day with a partly cloudy sky. Trees and a large building are visible in the background across the water.

Interns and fellows take a scenic ride on the NYC Ferry to the Brooklyn Army Terminal for an in-depth tour of NYCEDC's waterfront properties and sustainability initiatives.

NYCEDC interns and fellows take a guided tour through the MADE Bush Terminal Campus in safety helmets and reflective vests. They are gathered indoors, with high ceilings and windows in the background, and sunlight streaming through tall windows.

Interns and fellows take a tour through the MADE Bush Terminal Campus—remember to keep your hard hats on.

NYCEDC summer interns presenting their Capstone project in a conference room. Several individuals stand at a podium, while others are seated, observing a slide projected on the screen. The room has modern decor with a table, chairs, and a projector.

Our summer interns proudly present their Capstone project, showcasing the skills and insights they gained over the summer.

Five NYCEDC summer interns stand smiling in front of a screen displaying their Capstone project presentation, titled Agricultural Campus of East New York (ACENY): Advancing workforce development and food access in East Brooklyn through investments in Urban Agriculture.

Our summer interns presenting their Capstone project, titled “Agricultural Campus of East New York (ACENY)”.

Smiling woman with long hair sits in a chair. Text reads "Day in the life of an NYCEDC intern." Subtitle at the bottom says "I’m Sophia Ortiz-Heaney."

A Day in the Life of an Asset Management Intern: Tag along with Sophia, a Property Operations intern who spent her summer working across six public markets in different boroughs. Watch the video.

A woman with glasses and long hair, wearing a blue shirt, is walking outside. They appear to be speaking, with text on the image saying, “Day in the life of an NYCEDC Intern,” and “Hi, I’m Ashley.”

A Day in the Life of a Government and Community Relations Intern: Peek into a day with Ashley, a Government and Community Relations intern, who supported community-centered projects like Chinatown Connections. Watch the video.