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Agency Labor, Department of

Title Communications Internship - Hourly - Albany

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $16.85 to $19.83 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class "Other" (generally Military Law positions)

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week TBD

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

Bldg 12

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Duties Description We are seeking a motivated Summer Intern to assist with our Communications Office! The intern will: •Support our marketing team in planning, developing and executing marketing initiatives.•Conduct research on industry trends, audience engagement, and best practices in digital marketing.•Assist in creating and writing marketing materials.•Support the planning and execution of social media campaigns.•Help coordinate public outreach efforts, including stakeholder engagement.•Collaborate with team members on creative projects, including video and graphic content.•Bring original ideas that will reach the diverse audience of New York’s workforce.Learning objectives:• Gain real-world experience in government marketing and communications.• Build a professional portfolio with diverse projects.• Network with experienced communications professionals in public affairs

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be a student currently enrolled in upcoming/current college courses.The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.• Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.• Interest in government, labor policy, or public service is preferred.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.Degree Concentrations Requested:CommunicationsPublic RelationsJournalismMarketingOR a related field

Additional Comments Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

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

Name Olivia LaBay

Telephone 518-457-1020

Fax EFax: [email protected]

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Department of Labor

State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by July 1, 2025 and submitted via email to [email protected] or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 184169, Communications Internship - Albany in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.