About the role#
The Strategic Planning and Performance Management Office (SPPMO) at the Department of Environmental Conservation is looking for an intern to support strategic priorities and performance management activities. This role offers exposure to government policy, research, and data organization within a team environment.
What you'll do#
- Shadow team members on ongoing projects.
- Review and summarize internal documents.
- Audit agency intranet pages to ensure alignment with future goals.
- Write articles for internal sites to highlight SPPMO projects.
- Organize data to build and maintain internal SharePoint resources.
- Prepare educational materials for presentations, such as Bring Your Kids to Work Day.
- Create reports, charts, and graphs using spreadsheets.
- Take on additional learning opportunities as assigned.
What you'll need#
- You must be a United States citizen or a foreign national eligible to work in the United States.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be a junior or senior currently enrolled in a New York State college or university, or a New York State resident attending school out of state.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 or a C letter grade equivalent is required.
- Strong writing, reading, and analytical skills regarding government policy and regulation.
- Deep listening and interpretation skills for risk assessment.
- Clear verbal communication and the ability to ask questions for clarity.
- Data literacy and advanced technical skills.
- The ability to interact with stakeholders while handling confidential information.
Location & details#
- This is a part-time, paid internship based in Albany, New York.
- The role is hybrid, with a preference for at least one day per week in the Central Office in Albany, though fully remote work may be possible.
- Typical hours fall between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
- Schedules are flexible based on project needs and class requirements.
About New York State
New York State operates as a government administration entity. It manages public services and policy implementation across the region. The organization maintains its primary office at 123 William Street in New York. It employs over 4,000 staff members to carry out its administrative functions.
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