Placement Sites Summer 2022

City of Passaic
Department/Agency/Corporate Name:

330 Passaic Street NJ 072055
Address: State: Zip Code:

Passaic (973) 365-5595
City: Telephone Number:

www.cityofpassaic.com
Web Address:

Elizabeth Velasquez - Personal Assistant
Supervisor assigned to intern and title:

(973) 365-5595
Work Telephone with extension:

evelazquez@cityofpassaic.gov
E-mail Address:

*In-person internship
*Four (4) internship positions

Job Description

#1 Internship: Administration

Supervisor: Ricardo Fernandez - Business Administrator
Phone: 973-365-5514
Email: sonalpatel@cityofpassaicnj.gov

The internship will be done in person;hours will be scheduled based on departmental needs. The
intern will be required to have their own transportation. Public transportation is available in the
nearby area. Business Administration/Administrative Assistant/Urban Planning majors preferred.

● Performs varied clerical tasks, including but not limited to answering phones, assisting at
the counter, filing, copying, scanning and faxing.

● Assist in the processing of correspondence and/or materials as assigned.
● Assist in the preparation of records, forms, applications and other documents.
● Compiles information requested for reports.
● Assist in preparing and reviewing agendas for various meetings.
● Assist with preparing correspondence and presentations for the Planning and Zoning

Boards.
● Compiles research for new and ongoing redevelopment projects.
● Other duties relevant to the department at the Business Administrator’s request.

#2 Internship: Finance

Supervisor: Omar Garcia
Phone: 973-365-5578
Email: ojgarcia@cityofpassaicnj.gov

The internship will be done in person;hours will be scheduled based on departmental needs. The
intern will be required to have their own transportation. Public transportation is available in the
nearby area. Finance/Accounting majors preferred.

● Examines and verifies that entries, postings and totals are accurate and supporting

documents are included.
● Performs routine arithmetic calculations.
● Performs varied clerical tasks, including but not limited to answering phones, assisting at

the counter, filing, copying, scanning and faxing.
● Complies information requested for reports.
● Reviews data to ensure correct account and appropriation are cited.
● Other duties relevant to the department at the CFO’s request.

#3 Internship: Senior Affairs

Supervisor: Francine Wise - Senior Program Coordinator
Phone: 973-365-5754
Email: fwisecityofpassaicnj.gov

The internship will be done in person;hours will be scheduled based on departmental needs. The
intern will be required to have their own transportation. Public transportation is available in the
nearby area.

Annabelle Shimkowitz Passaic Senior Citizen Center

The purpose of the Annabelle Shimkowitz Senior Center of Passaic is to allow older adults over
60 to access multiple services in one place, reaffirm the dignity and value of the older adults in
the community, cultivate essential relationships, offer year-rounds programs emphasizing health
and wellness, nutrition, social recreation, educational planned series, and worship sessions
ensuring an active quality of life.

Furthermore, it is of the utmost importance for the existence of such Centers to promote an
appropriate level of independence, yet to prevent isolation, loneliness and a lack of purpose.

● Have strong advocacy in working with older adults
● Possess strong listening and communication skills
● Provide administrative support to senior staff including appointment scheduling, data

entry, program support and other related duties.
● Register adults for programs and extracurricular activities.
● Assist with editing marketing materials and taking photos to use for marketing materials

● Help with various program set up and take down
● Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
● Carry out tasks independently
● Reliable with strong time management skills

Below are some of the relative areas the intern could be majoring in:
● Gerontology
● Adult Development/Human Development
● Counseling/Psychology
● Health Education
● Nursing with a Specialization in Gerontology
● Social Work

#4 Internship: Engineering

Supervisor: Joseph Golden - Municipal Engineer
Phone: 973-365-5624
Email: jgolden@cityofpassaicnj.gov

The internship will be done in person;hours will be scheduled based on departmental news. The
intern will be required to have their own transportation. Public transportation is available in the
nearby area. Engineering majors preferred.

● Assist in the processing of correspondence, technical resorts, and/or materials as
assigned.

● Assist in the preparation of records, forms, applications, documents, and so forth.
● Provide support for permit processing and automation of the permitting process using

Spatial Data Systems Municipal Management System.
● Assist with routine procedures according to the rules and regulations of the department.
● Assist the engineering staff in planning, preparing, analyzing, and or examining records,

procedures, data, or programs.
● Learn to, or as assigned, review, proofread, or analyze documents.
● Assigned, provide support to clerical/technical staff in operating office equipment.
● May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording

and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Institute of Music for Children
Department/Agency/Corporate Name:

780 Salem Avenue
Address:

Elizabeth NJ 07208
City: State: Zip Code:

https://www.instituteofmusic.org 908-469-1211
Web Address: Telephone Number:

Cat Plazas, Director of Program Development
Supervisor assigned to intern and title:

908-469-1211
Work Telephone with extension:

cplazas@instituteofmusic.org
E-mail Address:

*In-person preferred, hybrid considered internship
*(1) Internship Positions

Job Description

Overview
Institute of Music for Children is an organization guided by its vision of H.A.R.M.O.N.Y. –
Helping Achieve Responsible, Motivated, Optimistic, Neighborhood Youth – the Institute of
Music for Children is building a community of high-achieving citizens who are arts lovers and
arts makers through professional instruction, mentorship, and family engagement.

Each year, the Institute provides over 1,000 New Jersey youth with affordable, high-quality arts
training in a creative and nurturing environment. The Institute broadens participation in the arts
in underserved communities through tuition assistance, bi-lingual staff and promotional
materials, and urban outreach initiatives.

The Institute is a 5-time recipient of a Citation of Excellence from the New Jersey State Council
on the Arts (2014-2018).

Governed by an 8-member Board of Trustees, administered by award-winning Executive
Director Alysia Souder, and staffed by a roster of Master Teaching Artists, the Institute is proud
of its diversity at every level - Board, staff and teachers. With students of Haitian, African,
Brazilian, Asian, Latin American and Malagasy backgrounds – in addition to African American -
we strive to reflect that immense diversity in their adult mentors.

The Institute of Music for Children is fully committed to ensuring that accessibility guidelines
and requirements as set forth by the federal government and state of New Jersey are
implemented in as timely and efficient a manner as possible.

Job Responsibilities

The Institute of Music for Children seeks a Summer Intern to support our vibrant summer arts
camp and other functions of a nonprofit arts center. Interests in early childhood education, social
services, nonprofit management and the arts will be well-served by this opportunity.

Intern will engage in a variety of administrative and hands-on tasks in service to our multi-ethnic
community.

Looking for Intern 21 hours per week, in person preferred, hybrid considered. The Institute is

located on a bus line. Background check required.

Future City Inc.
Department/Agency/Corporate Name:

1045 East Jersey Street NJ 07208
Address: State: Zip Code:

Elizabeth (908) 659-0689
City: Telephone Number:

www.futurecityinc.org
Web Address:

Michelle Doran-McBean (CEO)
Supervisor assigned to intern and title:

(908) 659-0689
Work Telephone with extension:

futurecityinc@gmail.com
E-mail Address:

*In-person internship
*One (1) internship position

Job Description

Overview

Future City Inc., a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was incorporated in the late fall of 1997 for the
purpose of providing a facilitating presence in the areas of sustainable environmental and
community development. The Board felt that bringing the African American and rapidly
growing immigrant communities into the planning and implementation process should be one of
the organization’s key priorities. Our Spaces & Places Project, Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill
Watershed Association, and our Healthy Neighborhood/Healthy Home projects are based upon
implementing complementary initiatives; specific to watershed, land use, local water resources,
and healthy neighborhoods are the direct result of the Board’s strategic planning.

Our mission is to foster sustainable development by educating and assisting emerging racial and
ethnic communities in policy formation, which will result in meaningful and measurable
participation in environmental and community development. An immediate priority is the linking
and the application of sustainable development to our watershed, green spaces through
sustainable community development while maintaining community friendly open spaces and
enhancing our healthy neighborhood healthy home initiatives.

Intern Job Description:

The intern’s assigned project is to continue ongoing phases of infrastructural projects regarding
environmental community building and educational awareness.

∙ Tasks:
o Collecting environmentally based quality data
o Preparing and developing the data graphically
o Gathering community input
o Developing project-related materials in both English and Spanish
o Policy analysis

∙ Intern will report to the CEO directly

Expected Work Hours for Eight Weeks:
Intern is expected to work from 9:00am to 5:00pm. There will be some weekend meetings that
are required of the intern. There will be minimal flexibility for occurrences such as health
appointments, etc.

Preferred Major: Flexible

Transportation:
Intern is required to have their own mode of transportation. Free parking is accessible on site.
The organization is also located 4 blocks away from the train station and accessibility to bus
routes. Bikes and equipment are available for any potential local traveling.

Office of Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez
Department/Agency/Corporate Name:

211 Front Street NJ 08861
Address: State: Zip Code:

Perth Amboy (732) 638-5057
City: Telephone Number:

N/A
Web Address:

Juan Carlos Nordelo, Legislative Director
Supervisor assigned to intern and title:

(732) 638-5057
Work Telephone with extension:

aswlopez@njleg.org
E-mail Address:

*Hybrid internship

*One (1) internship position

Job Description

The primary job responsibility of a legislative aide is to provide support services to the elected
official.

Main Responsibilities, Legislative Aide:

● Candidates must exercise considerable discretion and good judgment, as well as the
ability to interface and work with senior level government and business leaders and their
offices.

● The ideal candidate must be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and
related tasks and be able to work independently and confidently under pressure.

● Coordinate, organize, and proactively maintain calendars, including scheduling meetings
across multiple time zones, using a high level of tact and discretion.

● Focus on ensuring prioritization of objectives and key deliverables including handling
logistics, anticipating technology needs, preparing materials (agendas, pre-reading,
biographical information on attendees), and tracking attendees.

● Proactively monitor calendars for conflicts or reprioritization, keeping the Assemblyman
constantly informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, and making
adjustments as necessary.

● Manage and prioritize the Assemblyman’s task list and constantly remind him of the
same.

● Manage and file correspondences and other physical and electronic documents.
● Contact management, coordination of email lists, and draft correspondences for mass

distribution.
● Meet with constituents and help resolve their problems by liaising with municipal,

county, state, and federal agencies, federal lawmakers, nonprofits, private sector
businesses, etc.

Required Skills and Abilities

● Ability to exercise professional judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
● Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
● Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.

● Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and desire to embrace a fast-paced,
high-volume environment that requires multitasking while adhering to deadlines, and
concurrent management of projects, relationships, and all correspondence.