The Office of the Public Advocate offers several full-time, part-time, and summer internship opportunities with academic credit from colleges and universities. Applications are currently closed and will open next year.
Justice & Safety Intern
Marilisse Marin Longo
she/her
Commitment to justice and safety, they advocate for fairness for all individuals. Their motto, "Led by the Word, not the world" reflects their devotion to truth and integrity over following social norm.
Legal Intern
Shuhan Wang
she/her
Shuhan Wang is a rising 2L at Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Her passions lie in addressing sexism, inequity, and criminal law.
Scheduling Intern
Francesca Stella
she/her
Frankie Stella is a sophomore at Fordham University and intends to go to law school after undergrad. Her lifelong commitment to advocacy led her here, where she gets to put her passions to use.
Infrastructure & Environmental Justice Intern
Neelan Martin
he/him
A lifelong New Yorker, Neelan is committed to using his education and experience in political organizing to ensure equality, justice, and a healthy future for all New Yorkers.
Communications Intern
Kate Marriott
she/her/hers
While Kate has experience in City government, this is her first time working for an elected official. She is excited to spend the summer engaging in public service initiatives in her hometown.
Policy & Legislation Intern
Paul Hedreen
he/him
Paul is a graduate student in economics at John Jay College. He is interested in political economy and figuring out how the world works. He has previously worked as a bread baker and a truck driver.
Education & Opportunity Intern
Nicole Klokiw
Nicole Klokiw is the Education & Opportunity Intern this summer. She will begin her Masters of Social Work at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College this fall.
Policy & Legislation Intern
Jacob Schaefer
he/him
Jacob was a chef for over a decade and decided to go back to school for Political Science and is currently a student at Hunter College.
David N. Dinkins Municipal Building
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New York, NY 10007
Email: gethelp@advocate.nyc.gov
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