2024-2025 NYC Service Fellowship Program
Application Process
What does the application process entail?
The application opens in March 2024. Each applicant is asked to complete our online form and submit the following:
What is qualified as a service experience?
We recognize that volunteerism and service exist in many forms. We expect applicants to have one year of volunteer or service experience by the time the position is offered.
Is there an interview process?
Yes, select finalists will be interviewed via phone and potentially scheduled for two additional interviews. Panel interviews include the hiring manager and two additional NYC Service staff. Second round in-person interviews include the NYC Chief Service Officer, hiring manager, and chief of staff.
Can I defer my acceptance for one year?
No. Finalists must decide if they will accept the NYC Service Coordinator position for the year or release the spot for a wait listed candidate. If eligible, a candidate can re-apply the following year.
Can I re-apply to the program and use the two essays I already submitted?
Applicants may re-apply if they are still eligible but must submit a new application and revised application materials.
How are will we be notified throughout the process?
All communication will be done via phone or email. Please ensure that the email address and phone number entered are accurate and in-use.
Do we need to submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts, or just need graduate transcripts?
Must upload the most recent transcript to prove completion of your degree.
Can you apply for multiple fellowship coordinator positions?
Applicants can rank all of the available positions with their primary role for consideration ranked first.
Can fellows return for a second year?
Returning fellows must complete an application to stay within their role or transfer to a new position.
Eligibility
How do I determine if I am eligible?
To be considered for this program, applicants should meet the following requirements at the time of their application:
Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
Applicants DO NOT need to be U.S. citizens. However, applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United States after graduation and for the entire program period. Applicants must meet the criteria set forth by the I-9, “Employment Eligibility Verification,” from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The NYC Service Fellowship Program does not sponsor work visas.
Is there an age limit to apply to this program?
There is no age limit to apply to the program.
Fellowship Details
When does the NYC Service Fellowship Program begin? How long is the commitment?
The 2024-2025 NYC Service Fellowship will begin in August 2024, depending on the position, and the program is a one-year (12 month) commitment. Each Coordinator position has a different start date during the period mentioned above.
How much are NYC Service Coordinators in the Program paid?
NYC Service Coordinators in our program receive a taxable stipend of $55,326 for the 12-month program.
What are the health benefits for the fellowship?
There is a choice of paid health insurance plans (vision and dental not included). Health insurance (not including vision or dental) is also offered by the City. Some options are free and some have additional costs taken by payroll deductions. NYC Service Coordinators choose the option that works best for them, if they wish to enroll.
Where does the position report to and where is the NYC Service office located?
All positions in the NYC Service fellowship are in-person full-time. The office is located in lower Manhattan near many subway stations.
Does the City pay the NYC Service Coordinators relocation and/or housing expenses?
The City does not pay for relocation and housing expenses. NYC Service Coordinators are expected to secure their own housing arrangements.
General Questions
Can fellows continue with the program for a second?
Dependent on funding and satisfactory performance during the first year of the fellowship, a fellow may apply to continue for a second year. If a fellow wanted to switch to another position for a second year, they would need to submit an application to the position of interest and their position would be posted for recruitment.
Fellows who are accepted for a second year receive the designation “Senior” in their title.
Can I go to graduate school part-time or at night while serving as a NYC Service Coordinator in the program?
NYC Service Coordinators are expected to commit full-time to the twelve-month program. Due to the intensive nature of the work, Coordinators may only attend graduate school part-time (e.g. 1 class) after work hours. If you are already enrolled in a master’s degree program and are accepted into the NYC Service Fellowship Program, you will need to move to a part-time status during the duration of this program or defer the graduate program. This fellowship is a full-time commitment with potential late nights, early mornings, and weekends. Coordinators and supervisors plan and communicate when commitments outside of 9-5 work hours are needed.
If we have further questions, who do we email?
Please feel free to send an email to NYCServiceFellows@cityhall.nyc.gov.
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