Intern at NYC Independent Budget Office

About the role

The New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) invites applications from undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about a future career in public policy. You will be working with our team of dynamic experts, whose expertise has shaped the city’s policy for over thirty years. You will learn the tools of public policy, apply these tools to real-life issues facing New York City, and meet and interact with key city policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting research and analysis, under the supervision of IBO staff, utilizing in-house and external data
• Providing support for the projects underway by IBO staff teams
• Preparing presentation materials and reports for internal and external audiences

Requirements

Applicants should be enrolled as a student at an institution of higher education as of Fall 2026, or have recently graduated during Spring/Summer 2026.

Skills

• Strong interest in public policy, with courses in fields including, but not limited to, economics, urban/city planning, political science, public policy, architecture, urban design, sociology, or real estate
• Fluency with database and presentation tools
• Proficiency with tools such as SAS, Python or R is a plus
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills

Pay

Salary between $18.00‑$21.90 per hour, depending on education level and prior relevant experience.

Schedule

IBO operates on a hybrid work schedule. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, up to a maximum of 19 hours per week. The Fall internship runs for nine weeks, from October 19, 2026 through December 18, 2026, with a minimum commitment of 8 weeks. Interns will generally be expected to come to IBO’s offices (Lower Manhattan, New York City) at least twice a week.

Benefits

• Participation in training programs
• Networking events
• Other professional development activities