Education and Arts Intern

Job Description

Education and Arts Intern

Department: Education & Arts Unit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Albany, NY

Compensation: $20.60 - $24.72 / hour

Description

The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and services.

DOB interns work alongside career professionals to provide meaningful contributions to New York State. Experience gained at DOB provides a solid foundation on which interns can build a career. Many former interns have pursued career paths within DOB, throughout State government, in leadership roles in the non - profit arena and government management, as well as in the private sector.

DOB interns will rely on and develop their skills for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and comprehensive communication to respond to emerging challenges, identify and develop solutions, and ensure the fiscal health of the State.

The Education Unit is recruiting a highly motivated individual to be part of the section responsible for budgeting the $39.6 billion School Aid program, the main source of State support for public elementary and secondary schools. Assignments may include analysis of education policy issues, review of proposed legislation, and evaluation of school district finances. This position will provide broad-based experience in multiple aspects of elementary and secondary education finance, as well as the opportunity to work within a politically sensitive and highly visible atmosphere.

Responsibilities

DOB interns are typically involved in:

• Analyzing State agency operations.
• Developing budgetary and policy recommendations.
• Monitoring and managing program and project performance.
• Evaluating proposed legislation.
• Projecting and reviewing revenues and expenditures.
• Analyzing policy issues such as school construction, school district mergers, and mental health.
• Reviewing proposed legislation.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in education finance.

The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability.

Start and end dates for internships are flexible, but these internships are generally expected to continue through the summer and potentially into the school year, with the possibility of remote work options. All positions are located in Albany, NY.

Working at DOB

Benefits of Working at DOB
Learn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html .

Experience of Working at DOB
Entry level analysts benefit from the knowledge and mentoring of seasoned staff while learning policy development and implementation. For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series .

Notes on Applying

If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB, please contact CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov .

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov