We’re Hiring!

The office of Council Member Lincoln Restler is looking to hire for the below position!

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to District33Hiring@gmail.com. Please use the subject line “Job Title - Name.” Please include your availability, preferred days/hours, and areas of interest in your cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About Lincoln and the 33rd Council District: Lincoln represents the 33rd Council District, which stretches from Greenpoint down to Brooklyn Heights along the Brooklyn waterfront.  

Lincoln entered office in January 2022 with the goal of being the district’s 24/7 problem solver. Our office offers robust constituent services, spearheads organizing campaigns to proactively engage constituents on the issues that matter most, and leads on a variety of policy and legislative issues. Lincoln is dedicated to pushing forward-thinking policy on responding to climate change; creating truly affordable housing; bike infrastructure; and building non-police emergency response capacity.

Spring Intern

Job Description:

The Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all areas of the Council office, including supporting the community and constituent affairs, legislative, and organizing portfolios. Depending on interest and experience, the intern will:

  • Conduct research on potential policy proposals and analyze legislation

  • Respond to constituent concerns, including answering constituent calls, researching issues, and identifying solutions 

  • Draft correspondence, briefings, talking points, presentations, and other materials as needed to address community concerns 

  • Assist in planning, preparation, and staffing community events and organizing campaigns

Qualifications:

  • Interest and experience in New York City government

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Willingness to work flexibly and in a fast paced environment

  • Keen to learn about public service and the issues in the 33rd Council District 

  • Commitment to social justice

Additional Information:

  • This position will be paid the NYC Council minimum rate of $31/hour

  • The ideal candidate will be available to start in 2-3 weeks and commit through May or June

  • Schedule:  Approximately ~10 hours/week, flexible hours and days 

  • This position requires in-person work at our District Office, 410 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 

The New York City Council makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact EEOOfficer@council.nyc.gov.

The New York City Council is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.