NYCEDC Summer Internship Program 2026 – Paid Internship in New York

Job Description

Opportunity Description

The NYCEDC Summer Internship Program 2026 is a competitive, full-time paid 10-week internship hosted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). This premier program provides hands-on experience for students and early-career professionals interested in public service, economic development, urban planning, real estate, finance, innovation, technology, marketing, public affairs, and more.

Since 2014, NYCEDC has trained more than 600 interns, offering real-world exposure to high-impact city projects, policy development, and public-private initiatives. The 2026 program aims to nurture the next generation of city leaders through practical assignments, mentorship, workshops, and professional networking across multiple NYCEDC departments.

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Internship Benefits

Selected interns will receive:

• Paid full-time internship experience
• Placement in one of NYCEDC’s professional departments
• Opportunities to work on real city projects
• Professional development workshops and training programs
• Networking events with NYC officials, industry leaders, and experts
• Mentorship and guidance from NYCEDC staff
• Exposure to key city initiatives including infrastructure, housing, real estate, technology, and innovation
• Practical experience to jumpstart a career in public service or economic development

Eligibility Criteria

The program encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Requirements include:

Who Can Apply

• Students and emerging professionals interested in public service

• Individuals seeking full-time summer professional experience

• Applicants passionate about:

  • Economic development

  • City planning

  • Urban policy

  • Real estate

  • Public affairs

  • Finance, budgeting, IT, marketing, and innovation

Academic Requirements

While no specific degree is mandatory, typical applicants include:

• Undergraduate students

• Graduate students

• Early-career professionals

Fields of Interest

Applicants with interest in one or more of the following fields are encouraged to apply:

• Accounting
• Asset Management
• Construction & Design
• Budget & Finance
• Compliance
• Government & Community Relations
• Grants Management
• Life Sciences
• Technology & Innovation
• Graphic Design & Marketing
• Neighborhood Strategies
• Public Affairs
• Real Estate Transaction Services
• Strategic Investments
• IT Technical Support
• Land Use Planning

Available Internship Roles

A variety of roles are offered, including but not limited to:

• Summer Intern, Accounting

• Summer Intern, Asset Management (Commercial & Industrial)

• Summer Intern, Asset Management (Design & Construction)

• Summer Intern, Budget

• Summer Intern, Compliance

• Summer Intern, Government & Community Relations

• Summer Intern, Grants Management

• Summer Intern, IT Technical Support

• Summer Intern, Life Sciences

• Summer Intern, Tech & Creative Innovation

• Summer Intern, Land Use

• Summer Intern, Graphic Design

• Summer Intern, Neighborhood Strategies

• Summer Intern, Public Affairs

• Summer Intern, Real Estate Transaction Services

• Summer Intern, Strategic Investments – Funds & Advisory

• Summer Intern, Strategic Investments – Incentives

Required Documents

Applicants typically need to prepare:

• Resume / CV

• Cover Letter (recommended)

• Academic or professional transcripts (if required by department)

• Writing sample or portfolio (for design/communications roles)

• Any additional documents required by specific departments

How to Appl ?

Candidates must apply through NYCEDC’s official application portal:

1. Visit the program page:
   NYCEDC Summer Internship Program | NYCEDC

2. Review all available internship roles

3. Submit your application through the Careers page

Apply Here

Application Timeline

• Mid-November – Application Opens
• January 2, 2026 – Application Closes
• Mid-January – Recruiter Interviews
• Mid-February – Department Interviews
• Late February – Offers Extended
• June – Internship Program Starts
• August – Program Ends

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