Comptroller Jack Schnirman serves as the fiscal watchdog for Nassau County, which has a population of 1.3 million people and an annual budget of $2.6 billion. Comptroller Schnirman and his staff: 
 

• Monitor Nassau’s budget and financial operations
• Audit government agencies and agencies with county contracts to uncover waste and abuse
• Review county contracts and claims
• Report on matters that significantly affect Nassau’s financial health and operations
• Work with the administration and legislature to help the county overcome its fiscal challenges
• Prepare Nassau’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Administer the county payroll and employee health benefits functions

Intern will work and learn in a fast-paced government office, working with the Director of Public Information and Policy and Deputy Director of Public Information and Content Development.  Intern applicants must be current residents of Nassau County, NY.

Primary responsibility focuses on developing engaging content for digital channels, including social media and the County website. Interns will create video and written content to drive messaging of the office and assist in other communications activities, including press conferences; monitoring press engagement; cultivating intra-office press clips; and ultimately supporting the messaging of the office by developing engaging content for press, social media, and related channels.

Prospective interns should be a communications, videography, journalism, media arts, or other relevant major interested in getting first-hand experience in government with a passion for creating content, specifically for digital channels. Knowledge of Canva, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suites, and related software is strongly preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

FALL INTERNSHIPS ARE UNPAID AND FOR COURSE CREDIT.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE: https://app.nassaucountyny.gov/Comptroller/intern/index.php