Higher Education Intern

New York State Division of the Budget; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) offers an undergraduate internship in Albany, NY, within the Education and Arts Unit. Interns work with career professionals on capital projects, workforce management, and local assistance related to the Office of Cultural Education and Adult Career and Continuing Education Services.

As an intern you will analyze State agency operations, develop budgetary and policy recommendations, monitor performance, and project revenues and expenditures.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, reasoning, written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing assignments and attention to detail.

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

Excel

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Higher Education Intern

Department: Education & Arts Unit

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Albany, NY

Compensation: $21.53 - $25.83 / 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 and Arts Unit is seeking an intern to assist with activities and projects related to the following programs for both the State Education Department and the New York State Council on the Arts: capital projects, workforce management, local assistance related to both the Office of Cultural Education and Adult Career and Continuing Education Services, and State operations.

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.

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.

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 this internship is expected to continue through Fall 2027. All positions are located in Albany, NY.

Working at DOB

Benefits of Working at DOB

Learn about DOB’s benefits:

• wellness perks
• work-life balance programs
• learning and development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html

Experience of Working at DOB

For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.

DOB offers paid hourly internship positions (current hourly rates: $25.83 for Graduate Assistants; $21.53 for Undergraduate Assistants).

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.