Organization Description
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation’s largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.
Unit Description
DSNY's Records Management Officer, in the Office of the Commissioner, is responsible for developing the agency's records management program, including updating and maintaining an agency-wide records retention schedule and coordinating with the Municipal Archives and City Hall Library to identify records of enduring value. The Records Management Officer also serves as the Deputy Director for Museum Planning for DSNY's non-profit arm, the Sanitation Foundation, which develops public education programs about sustainable waste management and creates exhibits highlighting the vital work of DSNY.
PositionTitleGraduate Intern - Exhibition Planning
Internship Responsibilities
This intern will assist with the development of a digital exhibit for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, which will explore and commemorate DSNY's critical role as first responders not only at Ground Zero but also in the extensive sorting effort at Fresh Kills Landfill. The intern's work will focus on:
1. Conducting background research (newspaper, archival records, oral history and in-person interviews)
2. Selecting objects for exhibit (reviewing DSNY archival photographs & video and potentially working with external partners to identify additional objects or media)
3. Drafting text for digital exhibit
4. Explore feasibility of creating a companion physical exhibit in 2021
The intern may additionally be asked to assist with other projects, such as assisting with logistics for a DSNY art show, planned for November 2021, and submitting DSNY publications to City Hall Library on an ongoing basis.
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https://www.sanitationfoundation.org/careers
