Position Overview:
Under direct supervision by the Records Analysts who are responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, data accuracy, and enforcement of NYCEDC’s Records and Information Management Program, interns will assist with day-to-day records and information management procedures. The projects in which the intern will participate include review of records that may be eligible for disposition, inventory of legacy records, and associated data entry.Interns may obtain academic credit for the internship. It is the applicant’s responsibility to set up the internship with their school. The Records Management Department will provide performance review and grading, as required.
Responsibilities:
• Arrange and describe materials according to defined EDC standards• Review of records to determine if they are eligible for disposition
• Perform inventories of legacy records from the Real Estate Department, such as land sales, environmental reviews, drawings, site maps, etc.
• Input inventory metadata into the Records Management Department computer tracking system
• Perform quality control of inventory data entry
Availability:
• Two (2) full days (14 hours) per week• Internships are for a period of three (3) months with a possible extension, but cannot exceed 1,000 hours per calendar year
Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a library school program• Knowledge of metadata systems
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Experience with records management or archival repository software preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to lift records boxes up to 40lbs.
About the Records Management Department:
The Records Management Department develops and implements policies and procedures to identify, retrieve, share and maintain NYCEDC’s documents, files and drawings in both physical and electronic formats. This ensures the security of its critical records and enables their safekeeping for disaster protection. We provide convenient access to records regarding properties NYCEDC manages and sells on behalf of the City of New York and projects in which NYCEDC is involved.To Apply:
http://www.nycedc.com/careers/job-openings
