SBS Internship Program
We believe that our internship program offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to gain exposure to public sector work through hands-on experience.  Interns with a variety of skills and backgrounds are selected to join a team of SBS employees working on specific economic development initiatives.  While working to assist the city’s more than 200,000 small businesses, you will be introduced to the unique demands of local government in one of the world’s largest cities.  We encourage you to apply to join our highly motivated team as a SBS Intern.

Who we're looking for
SBS is seeking highly-motivated and well-organized undergraduate and graduate students to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Interns are expected to contribute up to a maximum of 17 hours per week during the Fall/Spring Semesters and our summer interns generally work a 35-hour work week. Paid and unpaid internships are available. 

Interns during the Fall/Spring semesters must be registered in at least one undergraduate or graduate course.  Summer interns do not have to be enrolled in summer courses, but must be enrolled in courses for the following Fall semester, or must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree at the completion of the previous Spring semester.  

Qualified intern candidates should posses the following:

• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• A history of academic achievement
• Academic and/or Professional References
• Background in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

How to apply

Fall Internships	Department	Full Description (will open a PDF document)
NYC Business Solutions Marketing Intern	NYC Business Solutions	click to open
Knowledge & Content Management Intern	NYC Business Express	click to open
Career Center Program Management Intern	Workforce Development	click to open

The internship listings are in .PDF format. To download and print these listings, you will need the latest copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. This program can be downloaded for free from this link "Acrobat and the Web."

To apply for a position(s), please submit a cover letter and resume by email to:

careers@sbs.nyc.gov

If you do not have access to email, please mail your cover letter & resume to:
New York City Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
110 William Street - 7th Floor
New York, New York 10038

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
Deputy Mayor Robert C. Lieber
Commissioner Robert W. Walsh

I strongly encourage you to apply for an internship at the Department of Small Business Services (SBS). As someone who got his start as a summer intern, I know how valuable the experience can be, not only in opening doors but also in exposing you to different career options and all the privileges of public service.

At SBS, we highly value the energy, enthusiasm and commitment our interns bring to the office. In return, we’re determined to give you opportunities to pursue your interests and gain the skills that will energize and advance your career. I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Robert W. Walsh,
Commissioner

Commissioner Walsh (r.) visiting a small business in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with a group of summer interns. New York City has over 200,000 small businesses accounting for almost 50% of the private sector workforce and $4.5 billion in tax revenues.

Intern Experience

"I joined the SBS strategic planning team as a graduate intern and was immediately struck by the talent of the team as we worked to assess and evaluate agency operations and programs. We immersed ourselves in all levels of the agency and took a private sector approach to addressing public sector needs. I have certainly grown in my career here at SBS, and I now lead the agency's Strategic Planning Unit."
Aysun Cokyuksel, Executive Director, Strategic Planning

"When I first started at SBS, I felt privileged to be part of the SBS Emergency Response Unit (ERU). During my first week, I was immersed in the "real world" of responding to a commercial emergency. I then served as Quality Assurance Manager for NYC Business Solutions. Our NYC Business Solutions Centers offer additional assistance for business owners and entrepreneurs from starting a business to obtaining Minority & Women Business Certification.  This agency really cares about the small business person by providing extra support to the small business community." 
Oscar Santana

"Though I may have arrived at SBS with a passion for public service, I knew next to nothing about government, let alone the grassroots economic development that the agency is known for. In going from special assistant to press secretary in less than a year and a half, to say I learned quickly would be an understatement. This success, however, was first and foremost a testament to the agency’s abundant supply of leadership, talent, and mentorship that provides such a rich environment for cultivating professional growth. Just like the small businesses it helps to start, grow, and thrive throughout the City, SBS does the same for its junior staff giving them the support, guidance, challenges, and resources to propel their young careers. After a terrific three years at SBS, I received a masters in public policy at the Kennedy School of Government, and I now serve as Vice President at a New York City communications firm.  
Ben Branham