• Intern - Human Resources

    NYSERDA (Albany, NY)


    Intern - Human Resources

     

    As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in our state’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

     

    + Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.

    + Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.

    + Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.

    INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

    This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin January 2026 and continue through August 2026, with the possibility of extension.

     

    Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Support Human Resources data collection and reporting efforts

    + Assist with maintaining accurate employee and intern records in HR systems

    + Support HRIS (Human Resources Information System) data entry updates and basic system audits

    + Assist with preparing reports and dashboards related to HR programs

    + Assist with organizing data for compliance, data accuracy and consistency

    + Supports Albany, NY Internship Program

    + Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed

    + Additional duties as assigned

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Junior or higher standing in a Human Resources Management, HR Information Systems, Quantitative Social Science or related program with emphasis on data analysis and systems within the business context

    Additional Qualifications

    + Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills

    + Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

    + Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    + Numeric and data analysis proficiency

    + Interest in Human Resources or operations

    + Proficiency working with spreadsheets, databases and related data tracking tools

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively

     

    Please submit two files, one for a cover letter and another for a resume.

     

    Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response

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