Gun Violence Prevention Fellow at New York County District Attorney's Office in New York, New York

Job Description:

Job Description

Division/Unit: Community Partnership Unit

Civil Service Title: College Aide

Position Title: Gun Violence Prevention Fellow

Salary Range: $16/hr - $16/hr

Position Summary:

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has two openings for the 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Fellowship. The three-month fellowship offers young adults affected by gun violence an immersive platform to work with our staff on transformative strategies. At the end of the program, the fellows will present the District Attorney with innovative policy or legislative solutions to address gun violence. The fellows will be paid minimum wage.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engage with DANY partners and community organizations.
• Analyze gun violence issues through collaboration with topic experts.
• Create content for the GVP Fellows Instagram page.
• Create and present a gun violence prevention proposal to the DA and other executive staff.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

• Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must be enrolled in college or have 1 year of work/volunteer experience.
• Must currently reside, work, or attend college in one of the five boroughs.

• One-page resume and a 300 - word essay discussing your personal experience with gun violence and or your motivation to work in the criminal justice field.

1. 
   For Assignment Level I:
   Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
2. 
   For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
   Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
3. 
   For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
   Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
   SPECIAL NOTE:
   Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

• Fellow must be present for the duration of the program from March 18th - August 30th, 2024.
• The fellowship is in-person Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's professional staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of Moving Justice Forward.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.