Best way to find work with small developers?

[Louis L.]

Hey everyone! As a possibility for my next career step, I'm thinking it would be a great experience to work with a small developer that either flips multifamily structures or builds ground-up smaller residential buildings. I've done one deal on my own as of now as a buy and hold, and I have one degree in engineering and another in real estate development. I think it's probably best to gain some more real-world local experience with rehab/construction before undertaking a project like this of my own. 

So, I'm looking for some advice about the best way to identify some of these local smaller developers (I live in NYC) to find out if they're open to hiring me to join their team. Where does one find these people? Or perhaps a better question, what steps should I take to get into the circles of such individuals?

Any advice or suggested new perspectives will surely be appreciated!