Opportunity Academy Intern at NYCSCA

Queens, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

16.5

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Customer Service, Office Experience

Industry

Construction

Description

Build your career while building NYC schools! Job Description Summary The Opportunity Academy Internship is a year-long program where participants are selected to participate in an eighteen (18) week paid training program led by public construction and procurement professionals currently working with the SCA and various New York City public agencies. Participants receive graded assignments, practical exercises, and tests based on the material covered throughout the training. After completing OA training, participants receive internship placements with SCA Mentor and Mentor Graduate firms, construction management firms, and various departments within the SCA for up to thirty-six (36) weeks. Interns may work twenty (20) hours per week, with the potential for full-time hours during the SCA’s peak summer season. Job Description To assist minority-owned, woman-owned, and locally based business enterprises (MWLBEs) enrolled in the SCA’s Mentor programs in their back-office operations, including the various submissions (i.e., bid documentation, requests for payments, project schedules, change orders, closeout documents) required by the SCA and other local government agencies. The development of a workforce with transferable job skills enabling them to compete as business development professionals trained to prepare and submit documentation required to access government contracting opportunities, especially in public construction. Program Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Authorization to work in the United States Proficiency in English and strong communication skills One (1) year minimum work experience (preferably in an office or customer service setting) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Participants must be available to attend training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Participants must be available for internship placement for at least twenty (20) hours per week beginning in November 2025. Salary: Participants earn $16.50 per hour (minimum wage) throughout training, with an increase once internship placements begin. POSTING CLOSING DATE: October 31st, 2025 Visit the SCA Linkedin Page for Additional Information https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-school-construction-authority/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true Education High school diploma or its educational equivalent (Required) Certifications (if required) Work Experience One (1) year of full time clerical or administrative experience. It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizen status, physical or mental disability, race religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The New York City School Construction Authority participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees The School Construction Authority's (SCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality and integrity.

Responsibilities

Assist minority-owned, woman-owned, and locally based business enterprises in their back-office operations. Prepare and submit documentation required to access government contracting opportunities in public construction.