• Team Engagement & Development-Intern (Summer 2026)

    NYSTRS (Albany, NY)


    Team Engagement & Development-Intern (Summer 2026)

    **Department:** Diversity Equity & Inclusion

    **Location:** Albany, NY

     

    Apply by: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.

    Position Summary

    The Team Engagement & Development Intern will have the opportunity to work closely alongside members of our Training & Development, Engagement & Events, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Teams. The incumbent will support event coordination, various administrative tasks and activities, as well as the design and implementation of learning opportunities for NYSTRS staff.

     

    There are three (3) internship opportunities available.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a full-time bachelor's or master's degree program with at least one semester left to complete all degree requirements after the internship.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Excellent interpersonal skills

    + Commitment to providing exceptional customer service

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel

    + Experience with or knowledge of office environment norms

    + Experience and comfort speaking to a large cross-functional, multi-level group

    + Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

    + Significant attention to detail

    + Ability to show initiative and work independently

     

    Work Modality

     

    Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.

    Job Duties

    The duties of the Student Intern include, but are not limited to, the following:

    + Develop and deliver inclusive educational programming for staff at NYSTRS

    + Support the facilitation of divisional programming and staff engagement opportunities

    + Conduct research on industry best practices and emerging trends

    + Track progress, priorities, and deadlines of various TED projects

    + Assistance with divisional internet/intranet site upkeep and innovation

    + Provide general administrative support to the TED team

     

    Salary Grade

     

    This is a non-graded position

     

    Salary Range

     

    $20.00 per hour

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary

    EEO STATEMENT

    At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

     

    NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

     

    All applications to NYSTRS should be done via our** **website (https://nystrs.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&dept=-1&city=-1&state=-1)** **. NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.