Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office is seeking two (2) Coordinators for its Summer High School Internship Program (July 5 - August 10, 2018). The High School Internship Program is a selective summer internship that provides students with an insider’s view of the criminal justice system. Each intern is assigned to a unit within the Office and helps Assistant District Attorneys and other staff members with their work. Interns also attend presentations and trips and participate in a mock trial competition. The coordinators of the High School Internship Program report to and provide support to the Attorneys-in-Charge of the program and function as the primary liaison between the students, their parents and their supervisors.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement the daily programming
• Lead off-site field trips
• Coordinate ongoing communication with mentors and supervisors
• Manage communication with parents
• Manage attendance
• Perform related administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper procedures and guidelines
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to exercise initiative and anticipate potential issues
• Excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills are essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Prior experience working with young people is a plus (e.g., camp counselor, teaching assistant)
• Prior experience at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is a plus (e.g., internship programs)

Eligibility Requirements:

• To be eligible to apply, you must be a rising junior or senior enrolled in an undergraduate program by May/June 2018; or
• Approaching/anticipate graduating from an undergraduate program by May/June 2018

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter/statement of interest
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript
• Two (2) current professional or academic references

Dates:
Please note that the position(s) are temporary and would last from June 4 - August 10, 2018. There is some flexibility as to the start date.