Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleProgram Implementation & Performance (PIP) Unit Intern - Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $21.79 to $28.73 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class "Other" (generally Military Law positions)

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20-30

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Harriman State Office Campus

Building 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

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, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

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.

How to Apply

Name Maria Kane

Telephone 518-457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Department of Labor

State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the web address below into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.

https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol

Vacancy: 221783
Title: OWD (PIP) Unit Intern
Location: Albany

Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.

Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.

All documents must be received by September 11, 2026. Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.

If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)