Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleStudent Assistant Internship (DOL- Digital Marketing & Public Engagement), Ref# 9130

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $23.29 to $26.12 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue - Building 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Business Office Administration supervisor within the Dedicated Support/DOL/DOL, the incumbent will be a member of the Business Office Administration team. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Digital Marketing & Public Engagement specialist to be able to share our technical achievements and translate complex digital initiatives into compelling, accessible narratives for a broad audience (such as the public, award committees, and state agencies). The incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing digital marketing strategies that highlight our team's accomplishments, enhance our online presence, and drive meaningful engagement with the public. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Develop and implement a comprehensive digital content strategy that showcases technical projects, milestones, and their impact on constituents. This includes creating engaging content such as blog posts, social media updates, infographics, slide deck presentations, and short videos.

Collaborate with internal communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and amplify digital PR efforts.

Identify compelling stories within the technical teams' work that demonstrate direct benefits to NYS.

Work closely with technical leads, project managers, and Executive and Senior leadership to understand new initiatives and identify opportunities for public communication.

Minimum Qualifications • Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be currently attending 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
• Must 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 more extended period of time may qualify part-time students) OR currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C.

Additional Comments This position can be part time or full time.

Fingerprinting and background check may be required.

Benefits of Working for NYS for eligible employees:
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
• Up to 50% telecommuting

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

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

How to Apply

Name Student Assistant Program

Telephone 518-473-8720

Fax

Email Address internship@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease complete the Student Assistant Application: https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Student-Assistant-Application, no later than June 26, 2025. If you have any issues with the form, please contact ITS Student Assistant Program by email at internship@its.ny.gov.