Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.
Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
Internship Program Overview: Our 2026 Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week internship program, scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026. Interns are expected to work full-time throughout the summer.
Summer interns will join an intern class consisting of undergraduate and graduate students to work on exciting projects in one of EDC’s many dynamic departments. Summer Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program.
Division Overview: NYCEDC’s Asset Management (AM) Division manages the overall strategy for conventional and non-traditional assets across all five boroughs of New York City including commercial real estate properties as well as transportation, critical infrastructure, and energy assets. The Asset Management division pursues a triple-bottom line strategy, pursuing not only economic returns but also social outcomes such as job creation, equitable neighborhood growth, and the integration of sustainable and resilient practices. The overall assets are divided into multiple portfolios, each managed by an Asset Manager/SVP, with a Business Operations department that monitors and enforces standards and practices across the portfolio.
The Portfolio Management Team, within Asset Management, oversees leasing, tenant relations, and strategic portfolio initiatives. The Sunset Park Leasing Team specifically manages and markets industrial assets at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, MADE: Bush Terminal, and the Brooklyn Wholesale Meat Market, totaling over 5 million square feet.
Intern Responsibilities: The Summer Intern will support the Sunset Park Leasing Team in advancing leasing and marketing efforts for NYCEDC’s industrial properties. The intern will gain hands-on experience in commercial real estate, market analysis, and business outreach within the context of urban economic development.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to expanding the City’s industrial economy and supporting the activation of newly renovated manufacturing spaces in Sunset Park. The intern will focus on three core projects supporting the leasing and asset management teams:
1. Market & Competitor Analysis
2. Business Outreach Research
3. CRM Integration & Data Management
Qualifications
About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.
NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.