Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleRestaurant Meals Program Intern
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Duties Description The Student Assistant will be located within the Division of Employment and Income Support Programs, in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Bureau's Restaurant Meals Program. Duties include but are not limited to:
Digitize Archives:
-Data entry of paper files into Excel spreadsheets.
-Categorize archives by year and county, sorting out operational versus non-operational restaurants.
Outreach:
-Communicate with current restaurant partners to provide support and confirmation of program guidelines
-Identify appropriate restaurants to recruit by using zip code data
Preferred quals: Undergraduate student who is proficient in Microsoft Offce – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Minimum Qualifications To be considered for the New York State 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 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*
-Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or equivalent to a C
* For Summer Internship applicants only: Attending a New York State school or being a New York State resident is not required.
Additional Comments This is an unpaid internship designed to provide hands-on experience and may be completed for academic credit through your institution. Candidates must be enrolled in an aligned degree program and able to secure prior approval from their school for academic credit.
This internship is for the Spring 2027 semester. The chosen intern will report for approximately 10 - 15 hours per week.
NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, Albany, New York
Notes on Applying• Candidates should reference posting 26-133 when submitting your application.
• If submitting electronically, please reference posting 26-133 as part of your subject line.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.
