Intern, Information Technology

Reports to: Director of Information Technology

Department: Information Technology

Schedule: 25 hours weekly (minimum 3 days per week in-office)

Duration of internship assignment: To begin January 5, 2026 through April 3, 2026

Note: This is an in-person internship.

About Central Park and the Central Park Conservancy:

Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the country's first purpose-built public park and is a National Historic Landmark and a New York Scenic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park, which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since then, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of over $1.6 billion in the restoration of the Park, which now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.

The Conservancy is one of the largest and most successful public private partnerships in New York City and is considered a major civic institution given its impact on the health and vibrancy of both the Park and the City. The Conservancy's mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $100 million.

Position Summary:

The Information Technology Department is seeking an intern to assist the team in any of the following areas:

· Basic hardware management of desktops, laptops and mobile devices

· Software installations and configurations

· Updating tickets in our cloud-based system

· Taking inventory IT equipment

· Assisting with equipment moves

· Basic account updating

· Systems user testing

· Basic audio/visual set-up

· Ability to collect information on technology issues and express them to the rest of the team

· Ability to research a topic on the web and report the findings back to the team

· Assistance with installations and rollouts of hardware and software as part of projects and general staff support

Qualifications:

· Comfort working with desktop, laptop, and mobile device hardware

· Ability to follow software installation and configuration instructions

· Ability to use a web-based system to update records, collect information, and respond to inquires

· Ability to assist with IT inventory and equipment moves

· Understanding of account access using logins and password and additional confirmations (using mobile devices for text/app confirmations of identity, i.e. MFA)

· Ability to set up basic video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.) and related audio/visual equipment)

· Good communication skills for reporting technical issues

· Availability for in-person work at least 3 days per week through December 2025

Rate per hour: $16.50

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

The Central Park Conservancy's work is guided by the belief that Central Park, and all public parks, must be managed and actively protected as an inclusive and democratic space for all.

Working closely with our New York City partners, we will always strive towards creating and sustaining a sense of belonging for all visitors and advocating for equitable and accessible public use of the Park.

In service of this belief, we are committed to fostering a workforce and organizational culture that is as diverse as Central Park itself and the dynamic city it serves.

Safety Requirements:

Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and follow federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards, which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways, etc.). If an employee discovers a potentially dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.