Public Works Partners is an award-winning WBE/DBE/SBE-certified planning and consulting firm in NYC and Pasadena, guided by its mission to serve public sector and nonprofit clients. We organize our work into two areas, Organizational Health and Community Health, and partner with civic leaders, including government agencies, nonprofits, real estate developers, urban planners, architects, and engineering firms.
We are committed to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work. We offer competitive salaries with a comprehensive benefit package. You’ll work in an exciting culture with an innovative team at a mission-driven organization. Our most successful candidates will:
- Thrive when given the space to bring a nimble, creative approach to solving the thorniest problems;
- Enthusiastically tackle tasks big and small; and
- Inevitably wind up talking about public policy at parties.
Intern, Business Development & Marketing
Public Works Partners is seeking a strategic and creative visual storyteller with strong graphic design and writing skills to support our business development and marketing efforts. The Project Coordinator, Business Development & Marketing (Intern) will help strengthen our market presence, position our work, and support firmwide growth by advancing marketing communications, business development strategy, and market research initiatives. This role contributes to communicating our impact, supporting strategic partnerships, and helping secure new client opportunities, while offering hands-on experience in mission-driven consulting at a firm dedicated to building better neighborhoods.
The internship is expected to begin in Fall 2026 as a part-time role, with the opportunity to continue part-time in Winter/Spring 2027 based on performance and organizational needs. Interns will work on project-based assignments with varying timelines and deliverables, contributing directly to Public Works Partners’ marketing strategy, business development pursuits, and thought leadership initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator will support a range of business development, marketing, and communications activities, including:
Content Strategy & Communications
- Develop and maintain the firm’s content calendar, coordinating with Client Services staff to source project updates, insights, and thought leadership content.
- Design and produce graphic and visual materials for print and digital media that promote Public Works Partners’ services and support client pipeline development.
- Create and execute design solutions and collateral for marketing initiatives, external communications, internal materials, and client deliverables.
- Synthesize results from past client engagements into concise case studies and success stories highlighting outcomes, approach, and impact.
- Support the maintenance of the firm’s website and social media presence.
- Conceptualize and draft blog posts on project work, planning trends, and policy issues.
- Draft and support production of the firm’s monthly newsletter and track analytics to evaluate content performance.
Proposal Development & Market Positioning
- Support proposal development, including content creation, formatting, and coordination across teams.
- Conduct market and industry research to identify opportunities and inform strategic pursuits.
Events, Partnerships & External Engagement
- Support Public Works Partners’ events and speaking engagement strategy by researching partners and audiences, preparing briefing materials, drafting brochure content, and developing presentations.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate logistics for meetings and small-scale events.
General Coordination
- Contribute to cross-team initiatives and special projects aligned with firm priorities and the Project Coordinator’s interests and skills.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a marketing or communications program, or similar areas of study, at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and original content creation; familiarity with digital marketing strategies is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, Adobe Design Suite – including InDesign and Photoshop. Familiarity with CRM software is a plus
- Fundamental graphic design skills required for success
- Excellent communication skills: crisp, compelling writing; visual display of information; and excellent verbal communications skills
- Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
- Strong interest in working with local, regional and national nonprofits or government agencies
- An eye for detail—including proofreading grammar and copy editing
- Entrepreneurial approach and excitement towards new business opportunities
This position is based at Public Works Partners’ office in New York City; the team has a hybrid work schedule. Travel within New York City may be required. Salary: $22/hour.
To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and a visual work sample to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the BD Project Coordinator position in the subject line.
Graduate Student Intern - Organizational Health Practice
Public Works Partners is seeking a part-time Project Coordinator/Graduate Student Intern to support high profile client engagements in our Organizational Health practice in New York and cities throughout the U.S. We’re looking for someone based in New York City who brings a mix of sharp analytical and keen interpersonal skills, who is confident in data analysis, an excellent communicator, and who is excited to learn more about organizational management and consulting. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adept at working in teams and independently.
The Project Coordinator/Graduate Student Intern will work on specific projects with varying timeframes. A minimum of 20 hours a week is expected, with the opportunity for more based on Project Coordinator/Graduate Student Intern availability. The role is expected to begin on September 8, 2026, with the opportunity to continue on during the winter semester, if agreed upon.
Tasks
- Conduct primary and secondary research including conducting field research (interviews and surveys)
- Document interviews and focus group discussions with staff at all levels of an organization or community members
- Conduct desktop research including web-based searches and archival deep-dives
- Prepare materials for client projects, including presentations, agendas, maps, graphics, and written analyses
- Plan, schedule, and implement logistics for meetings and small to medium scale events
- Perform collection, cleaning, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
- Work on other special projects, opportunities, and tasks that arise and fit with the project coordinator’s interests and skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
- Candidate should be enrolled in a graduate program.
- Demonstrated experience or stated interest in nonprofit management, local and state government policy, economic development, workforce development, organizational development, business administration, or other related fields
- Preference for candidates with fluency in Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin to support community engagement.
- Experience working with populations that reflect the diversity of New York City and State, and engaging with communities and stakeholders on a range of sensitive issues.
- Successful communication skills: clear, compelling writing; visual display of information through infographics and visual storytelling; translation of complex information into simple, clear, easily understandable work products; and strong verbal and interpersonal communications skills
- Experience conducting online research and presenting synthesis of findings
- Experience building surveys and conducting analysis through SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, and similar tools
- Knowledge of data visualization and dashboard design to support data analysis and presentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Canva, Miro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other design software a plus
- Ability to multi-task while meeting multiple deadlines
This position is based at Public Works Partners’ office in New York City; the team has a hybrid work schedule. Travel to neighborhood events in New York City may be required. Salary: $22/hour.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the Organizational Health Project Coordinator position in the subject line.
