Program Implementation & Performance (PIP) Unit Intern - Albany

Duties Description The New York State Department of Labor is seeking a student assistant to work in the Office of Workforce Development (OWD). The division provides extensive technical assistance, training, and data reporting and analysis in support of a network of more than 90 career centers managed by the state and local partners. The primary focus of OWD is to connect job seekers with businesses searching for talent in New York State and to administer the state's workforce development programs.

In this opportunity, a student assistant may develop a training program by assessing the need and building course content. Students will analyze business practices and make recommendations for greater efficiency and improved performance. A student will apply organizational skills to improve office efficiency and use their communication skills to assist with reviewing web content and writing newsletter articles.

Minimum Qualifications To be considered for the DOL Internship Program students must:

• Be a United States citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be actively enrolled in a New York State college, university, or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State, attending a college, university, or graduate program outside of New York State
• Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program), or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

The ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Focus of Degree Concentrations: Business Administration, Communication Studies, Information Technology, Liberal Arts, Mechanic and Repair Technologies, Public Administration.

Preferred minimum education level: Sophomore

Preferred maximum education level: Graduate Student

Additional Comments If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, [email protected].

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.