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 2025 New York City (NYC) High Road Fellowship Program will run from June 2^nd to August 1^st, 2025. 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.