Budget & Policy Intern, Education & Arts (Albany)

Monmouth University; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly internship

Albany, NY location

Job summary

The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) offers a Higher Education Intern – Education and Arts Unit internship in Albany, NY. Interns work with seasoned professionals to analyze and influence the fiscal roadmap for state programs and services, gaining practical experience in budget and policy work.

Starting dates are flexible with an expected extension through Fall 2027. Positions are located in Albany, NY, and interns receive paid hourly compensation as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, reasoning, written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing assignments and attention to detail.
• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Evaluating agency spending requests and policy proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative reasoning

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) offers a Higher Education Intern – Education and Arts Unit internship in Albany, NY. Interns work with seasoned professionals to analyze and influence the fiscal roadmap for state programs and services, gaining practical experience in budget and policy work.

Starting dates are flexible with an expected extension through Fall 2027. Positions are located in Albany, NY, and interns receive paid hourly compensation as part of the program.