The New York State Department of Civil
Service today announced the availability of more than 400 new student
internships for the upcoming spring 2019 semester throughout New York
State government and encouraged students to apply before the December
21, 2018 application deadline.
The Student Intern Program is part of Governor Cuomo’s New
New York Leaders Initiative, which focuses on attracting new and
highly-skilled individuals to the State workforce through internship and
fellowship programs. More than 1,600 students have participated in the
Student Intern Program since its launch in 2012.
“Through Governor Cuomo’s Student Intern
Program, New York State is attracting and developing the next generation
of leaders interested in serving our great Empire State,” said Lola W. Brabham, Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Civil Service. “I encourage all interested students to apply and to learn firsthand the value of a career in public service.”
“For SUNY students aspiring to work in
public service, the Student Intern Program is a valuable offering from
our partners at the Department of Civil Service,” said SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson.
“This program opens doors to real hands-on experiences throughout New
York State government and a wide range of work in science, technology,
and humanities-related professions, which complements the education SUNY
provides on our 64 campuses.”
Student internships are available across a
wide array of state agencies – both upstate and downstate – with
opportunities in many professional disciplines such as information
technology, criminal justice, human services, and engineering. Through
this program, undergraduate and graduate students get valuable work
experience and mentorship from government leaders and policy-makers.
“During college and graduate school, I had
the good fortune to participate in a variety of internship programs
with New York State,” said Jessica Rowe, Staffing Services Program Manager at the New York State Department of Civil Service.
“It was through these internships that my interest in public service
truly blossomed. I have come a long way from my first job with the State
– planting flowers at a state park. Now, I have the opportunity to
effect positive change on human resources policies that impact New
Yorkers statewide.”
New York State has created a one-stop website – nysinternships.cs.ny.gov
– that allows applicants to view job descriptions, create profiles,
specify occupational interests, and upload resumes, writing samples, and
letters of recommendation. Students can apply for multiple internships
at the same time.
A current list of available internships for the spring 2019 session is available at: nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/spring2019. Student internships will continue to be added to the Student Internship Portal through December 17, 2018.
Student internships are available to
undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities
throughout New York State, as well as New York residents enrolled
elsewhere. Each intern works in a particular area within an Executive
Branch agency or department.
Opportunities include paid and unpaid
positions, and internships may provide academic credit depending on the
policy of the intern’s educational institution.
Featured internships for the spring 2019 session include:
Enforcement Intern (Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - New York City): Student interns
will assist Investigators and other Enforcement staff in researching
data, summarizing police and/or investigative reports, taking phone
complaints regarding possible violations of the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Law, and other daily activities. Interns will also participate
in underage compliance checks and assist Investigators in the field.
Classification and Compensation Intern
(Department of Civil Service - Albany): As part of the Department’s
Division of Classification and Compensation, interns will gain an
exposure to human resource management, division operations, and how
budget considerations affect agency operations. Intern duties will
consist of a range of activities that include position classification
and reclassification, title allocation and reallocation, preparation of
Classification Standards, review and analysis of requests for salary
differentials, and occupational studies.
Bureau of Pesticide Management Intern (Department of Environmental Conservation – Stony Brook): The
intern will work with the Bureau of Pesticide Management’s Outreach and
Web committees to proactively promote program objectives. Tasks may
include drafting GovDelivery publications, updating program brochures,
publicizing pollinator protection, and videotaping program objectives
for training and social media promotion.
Youth and Young Adult Services Intern
(Office of Children and Family Services-Rensselaer): There are two
internships in the Office of Youth and Young Adult Services. One will
support the agency's Anti-Trafficking work, and the other will support
the Youth Development and Cross-Over Youth program areas. Duties include
research, supporting program initiatives and special events, creating,
reading, reviewing, and evaluating program materials, managing program
resources such as SharePoint, and other duties as assigned.
Three internship sessions are offered each year: spring, summer, and fall.
