Capital Program Intern

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a public-benefit corporation and nonprofit organization that serves as the official economic development corporation for New York City.  According to the City of New York and NYCEDC, its mission is to promote economic growth in the five boroughs by strengthening the city's competitive position, encouraging private investment and job creation, and managing City-owned real estate and infrastructure.  NYCEDC is organized as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and acts as the city's primary vehicle for economic development programs and public–private partnerships.

NYCEDC manages properties and projects on behalf of the City, administers business incentive and financing programs, and supports initiatives in sectors such as technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and the green economy.

The people who work at NYCEDC are passionate about NYC, committed to building a sustainable and inclusive economic future for the city, and excited to help bring our business programs, infrastructure projects, groundbreaking studies, and more to fruition.

There's no such thing as a typical NYCEDCer. We're experts in everything from urban planning to real estate to marketing and public relations, and everything in between. Learn more about the individuals who move NYCEDC—and the city—forward.

Internship Program Overview: Our 2026 Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week internship program, scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026. Interns are expected to work full-time throughout the summer. 

Summer interns will join an intern class consisting of undergraduate and graduate students to work on exciting projects in one of EDC’s many dynamic departments. Summer Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program.

Department Overview: NYCEDC’s Capital Program has developed a significant footprint throughout the New York City area in a wide scope of projects that include streetscape, resiliency, buildings, infrastructure, parks, and waterfront initiatives. A segment of our portfolio has included such projects as the High Line, Pier 35, Randall’s Island, Coney Island Steeplechase and Carousel, as well as the Rockaway Boardwalk.    

Intern Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Capital staff with tasks as involved with any aspect of their day-to-day project management, including but not limited to: 
  • Procurement of the architecture, engineering and construction teams 
  • Conducting existing conditions assessments, programming, and feasibility studies
  • Supporting estimates and budgeting
  • Creating schematic designs through construction documentation
  • Reviewing regulatory submissions
  • Supporting project close-out
• Attend site and other relevant business meetings
• Work on special project assignments

Qualifications & Requirements:

• US citizen or Permanent Resident
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Preferred field(s) of study: Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban planning, or related field. 
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the mission of NYCEDC
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and analytical skills 
• Demonstrated experience in using database and presentation tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Ability to work full-time, Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM and complete the entirety of the 10-week program

INROADS is partnering with NYCEDC for Summer Internships. Apply today!

Eligible candidates must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future, and CANNOT graduate before December 2026. Online application https://inroads.org/apply/ must be received within 24 hours of receiving resume for internship of interest.