THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS For more information, contact us: SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES @nyc_dob [email protected]
ABOUT The DOB offers opportunities year round. Our agency employs high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. During Summer 2022, the agency had 90+ student interns working between 25-35 hours a week. What is the Department of Buildings (DOB)? We are a NYC government agency dedicated to the safety of those who build, work and live in New York City. DOB inspects over 1.1 million buildings to ensure their safe and lawful use. Student Opportunities: Our interns worked in areas such as: Analytics Building Code Enforcement Information Technology Law To learn more about our different units, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/unit-descriptions.page Inspections Engineering Human Resources Plan Examination Sustainability Borough Operations
Spend a Summer with the DOB! Intern Events & Workshops The Youth and Industry Engagement Team at the DOB hosts professional development workshops for interns. Past topics have included: Resumes and Cover Letters Interviews and Networking NYC Jobs and Civil Service Students gather in groups to give feedback on each others' resumes, participate in mock interviews, and learn about jobs and civil service exams within New York City. Interns have the chance to network and build community in team-building events. We had a past turnout of 100+ interns! Interns participated in fun group activities and socialized together. Furthermore, the DOB also hosts career panel discussions where subject matter experts discuss their career paths, the work happening at the DOB and its impact across the city. The DOB has interns in all 5 boroughs. They gain experience both in the office and out in the field. 90+ Interns in Action Interns are assigned to a specific DOB unit and work closely with their supervisors, who are industry experts. Each intern is given their own cubicle, plays a vital role on their team, and contributes to projects that impact New York City.
What do interns say about their internship experience? "I get to go out once or twice a week with inspectors and gain hands-on experience" "I felt a great sense of accomplishment and fulfillment when I went onsite with the engineers." "From day one every task I have been given has had some form of value in a larger project and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help with real projects rather than "busy work." See our "Interns of DOB" Instagram series at @nyc_dob to learn more about our interns' experiences. Sign up to get notified of new internship opportunities! MORE QUOTES FROM INTERNS! "The DOB gives students opportunities to meet new people, learn new skills, work in industry, and have exposure to the real world." " My supervisor has been very responsive and helpful in finding new opportunities where I can learn something new." " I felt really supported during my internship. We always had people to lean on if we ever had any concerns." " This internship allowed me to improve on my independence, grit, teamwork, communication, discipline, and organization." "I get to regularly meet up and interact with other interns in the building." "I am learning more about my work style and discovering how it feels to work for city government (a lot of fun)!" "I would really love to continue working in the DOB and find other opportunities related to my field (architecture) here"