Student Assistant (Intern)

New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs; Delmar (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

Deferred Compensation plan

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is seeking an undergraduate student to join the Office of Communications. This role provides hands-on experience to support our agency’s digital content efforts and to build a strong resume in social media, writing, and digital media.

Working directly with the Director of Digital Content, you will help deliver engaging campaigns, maintain the organization's website, manage social profiles, and assist with email

Qualifications

• Undergrad student pursuing studies in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and Adobe Creative Suite products preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Management: Write and share digital content and manage posts across channels.
• Support digital campaigns and ideation for innovative content.
• Maintain and update the organization’s website with news and events.
• Manage social media profiles with timely, engaging posts.
• Assist in creating and executing email marketing campaigns.
• Monitor campaign metrics, report trends, and suggest improvements.
• Ensure brand consistency across channels.

Skills

Communications focus

MS Office proficiency

HTML/CSS familiarity

Adobe Creative Suite

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

HTML/CSS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Duties Description

The Justice Center’s Office of Communications is seeking a driven undergraduate student to join our team. This position provides hands‑on, resume‑building experience to support our agency’s digital content efforts.

Duties Description

The Justice Center’s Office of Communications is seeking a driven undergraduate student to join our team. This position provides hands‑on, resume‑building experience to support our agency’s digital content efforts.

The ideal candidate has a focus or interest in social media, content writing, digital media, and web/interactive design. They will work directly with the Director of Digital Content to deliver impactful digital campaigns that tell the agency’s story and drive user engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Management
• Write and share digital content (posts, emails, videos, blog posts, social media updates) aligned with brand voice and objectives.
• Support fellow digital team members in devising new, innovative content ideas.
• Maintain and update the organization’s website, including product information, news, and event updates.
• Manage social media profiles, ensuring timely, engaging, and consistent posting.
• Digital Engagement Support
• Assist in creating and executing digital marketing campaigns.
• Conduct online market research to identify opportunities.
• Track and analyze campaign metrics, report trends, and suggest improvements.
• Support email marketing campaigns, including design, sending, and performance analysis.
• Ensure brand consistency across channels.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate Student

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Educational focus in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and Adobe Creative Suite products (preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with social media platforms and content creation tools
• Prior experience in marketing, communications, or digital media roles

Additional Comments

Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our agency does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy‑related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, citizenship/immigration status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Justice Center is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion while continuing to build a diverse workforce. Our agency seeks candidates dedicated to working in and contributing to an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived experiences, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail]