College Aide (GI) / College Aide (CR)

Hours: Part-time, 35 hours per week. As a College Aide, you can work up to 17 hours per week during the school year and full-time during winter/summer breaks. Work location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101.

About the Role

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is seeking two undergraduate college students to join either the Coastal Resiliency – Design team or the Sustainability and Urban Design team within the Design Unit.

• Coastal Resiliency – Design College Aide (CR): Report directly to an Engineer-in-Charge. Create drawings from basic data and sketches, assist engineers in collecting and selecting data, and manage map archives. Engage in regular surveys and oversee coordination of AutoCAD drawings with utilities and consulting firms.
• Sustainability and Urban Design College Aide (GI): Assist in research, data collection and interpretation, report writing, and mapping work of low to moderate difficulty. Work may involve green infrastructure, community engagement, or application of the ISI Envision framework for sustainable infrastructure.

Requirements

• Must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required. The NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Maximum tenure in the title of College Aide is 6 years.
• No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes are in session. Full-time employment is permitted during vacation periods.
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, unless exempt under specific conditions.

Preferred Skills

• Preference for candidates majoring in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Urban Design, City Planning, or a related field.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD is an advantage.
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential is preferred.

Pay

$17.50 – $21.90 per hour.