College Aide, Agency Operations

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Job Description The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. DYCD is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented College Aide to support its Communications Unit. This position offers a valuable opportunity for a current college student to gain hands-on experience in public sector communications, digital content development, and interdepartmental collaboration within New York City government. - Assist with the creation, editing, and organization of content for digital platforms, including social media, websites, presentations, and internal communications. - Research and monitor social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to help increase follower growth and audience engagement - Attend agency events, programs, and community engagements to capture photos and video content. - Support the planning, coordination, and execution of agency-wide communications initiatives and campaigns. - Maintain and organize the communications unit’s photo and video library, ensuring files are accur...