The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.
The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.
- Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
- Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
- Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
- Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
- Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs
OCME Human Resources & Labor Relations seeks to hire a Summer Policy & Labor Intern to receive instruction in and assist in various routine and non-complex policy-writing, labor relations, compliance, and administrative functions for Summer 2026. Under direct supervision and with limited latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Policy & Labor Intern will receive training in and assist in formatting the agency’s policy manual, maintain labor relations documents, and utilize city systems to generate reports and other material. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Format the agency’s updated policy manual in accordance with instructions.
- Assists in reviewing and editing agency and unit standard operating procedures and policies.
- Receives instruction and provides assistance in routine compliance tasks, including receiving and filing performance management documents, absence control letters, license verifications, and required certifications.
- Assists in compiling documents in support of labor management meetings.
- May attend meetings, conferences, and hearings; take notes and preserve findings.
- Assists labor relations personnel with researching collective bargaining agreements, citywide rules ang regulations, and other material.
- Prepares reports, spreadsheets, and other material regarding agency personnel metrics, labor grievances, and other documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Maximum tenure in this position is not to exceed 3 months employment per year between the months of May and September. This position is expected to end on or about late August 2026.
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The City of New York is the most iconic and dynamic city on the planet. With a population of more than 8.4 million people, New York is not only the largest city in the United States — it is the academic, cultural, commercial, and financial capital of the world.
City government is filled with opportunities for talented individuals seeking to improve their communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow New Yorkers. Every day, the City’s more than 300,000 employees improve infrastructure, provide vital social services, build technology, protect health and safety, and so much more. Join us today at: http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs
The City of New York offers its employees:
• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.
• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.
• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.
• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.
• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.
