ILR High Road New York
Assemblyman Alex Bores

ILR High Road New York is a statewide program that aims to teach ILR students practical methods for civic engagement and leadership through economic justice, evidence-based policy, and strategic development that creates opportunity for community members to share in prosperity.  The Summer 2024 New York City (NYC) High Road Fellowship Program will run from June 3rd to July 26th.  Students intern in person with various NYC partner organizations and will participate in weekly cohort workshops focused on critical reflection and peer-to-peer collaboration and networking and learning opportunities with guest speakers will be offered at ILR's NYC office on Lexington Avenue. All interns will be paid and need-based subsidized housing will be available. 

This fellowship will be based in the Assembly member Alex Bores' District Office in Manhattan, where the majority of full-time staff are based year-round. The legislative and district office for New York State Assemblymember Alex Bores serves the East Side of Manhattan, and generally consist of a full-time staff of four employees, plus the Assemblymember.

Responsibilities, which will vary based on need, include:

● Drafting press releases and social media content/posts
● Conduct policy research and produce written policy briefs
● Constituent case management and outreach
● Attending legislative briefings, community events, and other engagements, on occasion alongside the Assemblymember and/or staff
● Answer incoming calls to the district office
● Assist in file and email inbox management

Assembly member Alex Bores' District Office is located at 353 Lexington Avenue, Suite 704, New York, NY 10016.