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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 02/19/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due03/21/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID181170
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
The job title for the vacancy.TitleIntern, NY Ventures
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitNone listed
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $17 to $17 Hourly
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 655 Third Avenue
The city where the vacancy is located. City New York
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code10017
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description * Submitting a cover letter with resume is preferred*
BASIC FUNCTION:
The NY Ventures Intern will be integrally involved in investment sourcing activities for the New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund (NYSIVCF) and the Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund (PSSF), which are programs of NY Ventures. The primary focus will be in New York City. The Intern’s primary activities include identification of potential investment opportunities and due diligence support.
This opportunity will give the candidates the opportunity to play a critical role in the investment process by identifying and evaluating companies for investment. The candidates will get hands-on experience and exposure to venture capital investing, diligence and evaluation.
WORK PERFORMED:
The Intern will primarily be responsible for providing support to the NYSIVCF and PSSF staff in sourcing and due diligence. The experience will give the candidates hands-on experience with venture capital sourcing, networking, and due diligence.
Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Gain an understanding of the focus of NY Ventures program and the types of investable opportunities that are of most interest to the team and program.
• Supporting and initiating active deal flow sourcing of new investments, including mapping of company resources, investment opportunities, and more.
• Participating in aspects of the investment due diligence process for fund investments including market sizing and mapping, competitive market identification, industry research, and investment team meeting discussions.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Education level required: Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
Knowledge Required:
• Strong knowledge and passion for entrepreneurship.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Financial acumen and demonstrated experience in research (business, science, or related) preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments DURATION:
START DATE: 06/09/2025
END DATE: 08/08/2025
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone N/A
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax N/A
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 655 Third Avenue
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10017
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingCandidates: Please attach resume and cover letter (preferred)
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