Equal Employment Opportunity

Westchester County Equal Employment Opportunity Office

Overview of the EEO Office

The Westchester County Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment for all county employees and applicants. Our mission is to ensure that employment decisions are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, or disability. The office achieves this through investigation of complaints, development and implementation of affirmative action plans, training and education initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal and New York State EEO laws and regulations.

Internship Position Description

The EEO Office is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student intern to support our mission. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in local government operations, human resources, and civil rights compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and contribute to projects that promote fairness and equity in the workplace.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance Support: Review Affirmative Action Plans to identify underutilizations. Identify skills required for underutilized categories. Assist with the collection and analysis of workforce data for compliance reporting and the development of affirmative action plans.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct research on current EEO laws, regulations, and best practices to help develop office policies and training materials.
• Outreach & Training: Assist in preparing materials and presentations for EEO Value Equity Program, Compliance Investigator Training and Compliance Officer Training for county employees.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance, including maintaining records, scheduling meetings, and managing communications.
• Special Projects: Participate in special projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Preferred Majors: This internship is an excellent fit for students pursuing degrees in the following or related fields:

• Human Resources Management
• Political Science / Public Administration
• Sociology / Ethnic Studies
• Pre-Law / Legal Studies
• Business Administration

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in EEO, human resources, civil rights, and public service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

• GPA: 2.5 or better, student in good standing
• 24 hours of earned credits at time of internship
• Approval of Curriculum Char or other Faculty in Major
• Ability to work 8 hours a week/120 hours over the semester in the internship

• Must be enrolled at SUNY WCC in a credit bearing industry related degree program at time of internship.

Hours: FALL 2026: 15-week Fall semester would equate to 8 hours/week. This would be a function of scheduling and task, preferably 2, 4-hour shifts per week.

Location:  White Plains

Pay: WCC College Interns will be paid by the college at minimum wage for up to 120 hours. Must be enrolled in credit bearing course at WCC during time on internship to be paid.

How to Apply: Click this link to apply: Fall 2026 Westchester County Internship Application – Fill out form