College Aide, Public Engagement

Responsibilities

• Create illustrations and graphics for outreach materials, presentations, and internal communications
• Translate planning concepts and public engagement processes into clear, accessible visuals/materials
• Contribute to visual storytelling projects, including comic-style narratives and illustrated/animated explainers
• Develop visual story boards or visual sequences that may support short animations or digital storytelling initiatives
• Assist with documenting community engagement by capturing high-quality photos and short video clips
• Help organize and maintain our ever-growing photo and digital asset library
• Provide support for additional creative projects across the unit
• As such, this role includes Illustration, animation, photography, videography, editing, and a willingness to learn new creative modalities.
• Preferred Skills
• Additional Information
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio demonstrating illustration, graphic design, or visual storytelling work.
• Hours/Shift: 35 hrs. / 9 - 5
• Work Location: 55 Water St, New York, NY
• To Apply
• All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
• Current city employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID # 778944
• All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for JOB ID # 778944
• No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
• Most public libraries have computers available for use.
• Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
• For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
• COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209
• For Assignment Level I:
• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
• For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
• For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):

Benefits

Additional Information

The Public Engagement Group within the division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) is seeking a creative and curious College Intern to support our visual storytelling, content development, and digital asset organization efforts. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience developing visual materials that make complex planning concepts and public engagement processes more accessible to diverse audiences while contributing to meaningful public engagement projects across the city. Under the guidance of the Creative Communications Lead, the college aide will contribute to a range of projects supporting both in-the-field and behind-the-scenes work. The intern will help document community outreach and produce illustrated graphics, visual explainers, and storytelling materials. This role is ideal for someone who is a creative illustrator with a range of skills, an interest to learn, is detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

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