Youth Ambassador Program

Division/Unit: Community Partnerships Unit

Civil Service Title: Community Service Aide

Position Title: DANY Youth Ambassador

Salary Range: $17.50/hr - $17.50/hr

Job Description:

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has openings for the 2027 Youth Ambassador Program. This enriching and paid program provides Manhattan youth with an insider’s view of the criminal justice system, where they can learn about the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and its role in the criminal justice system. DANY Youth Ambassadors will also have a platform to voice their ideas about how we can best serve their community. Participants will engage in workshops and discussions, community volunteer days, work on projects, and lead a culminating youth event or initiative. Ultimately, the Youth Ambassadors will become part of DANY’s network of youth leaders who amplify the voices and input of our younger community and will be paid minimum wage for their contributions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Meet every Monday and Wednesday afternoon in person for two hours (from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm)
- Participate in two to five community engagement days throughout the program (most likely on Saturdays).
- Learn about the role of a District Attorney and the Criminal Justice System in Manhattan.
- Participate in assigned reading and cohort discussions.
- Recommend potential solutions to public safety issues prevalent in their assigned communities.
- Coordinate a DANY youth-led culminating event or initiative.

Eligibility

- Applicants must reside in Manhattan.
- Applicants must be 16 – 19 years old.

How to Apply:

- We will select ambassadors from six communities in Manhattan. The six different communities are listed below: East Harlem
- Central/West Harlem
- Midtown
- Upper East Side/ Upper West Side
- Lower Manhattan
- Washington Heights/ Inwood

- Apply with a 300-word essay on how being a DANY Youth Ambassador can help you support your local community. Please include a description of the Manhattan community (from the options listed above) you want to represent.
- One-page Resume
- A Cover Letter is NOT required

Hours/Shift:

- DANY Youth Ambassadors will be compensated only for the hours worked and must attend the full three-month program from January 11, 2027 – March 17, 2027.
- This consists of weekly in-person meetings on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, as well as two to five community engagement days, typically held on Saturdays.

Additional Information:

- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

- The ability to understand and carry out simple instructions; in some cases the ability to speak Spanish may be required. There are no formal education requirements for this position.

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness:

- As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ .

Contact Information:

- For more information about the program or support with the application process, please contact Youth Program Coordinator, Liz Artz, at [email protected] or 212-335-4248.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.