Team Development & Resources Intern

NYSTRS; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NYSTRS seeks a Team Development & Resources Intern for summer 2027 (June–August) to work with Training and Development and Organizational Development teams. You will help design and implement learning opportunities, coordinate programs, and perform administrative tasks.

This temporary, full-time role offers a hybrid schedule. Requirements include current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program with at least one semester remaining and strong communication, teamwork, and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program with at least one semester remaining.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support facilitation of divisional programming and staff engagement opportunities.
• Develop and deliver inclusive educational programming for NYSTRS staff.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and emerging trends.
• Track progress, priorities, and deadlines of various TDR projects.
• Assist with divisional intranet site upkeep and innovation.
• Provide general administrative support to the TDR team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Organic attention to detail

Education

Enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

All postings will close at 12:01am EST on the date indicated under posting end date.

_ Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must hold unrestricted work authorization. NYSTRS is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position now or in the future. _

Position Summary

As a Team Development & Resources (TDR) Student Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely alongside members of our various teams such as Training and Development and Organizational Development. Student interns will support the design and implementation of learning opportunities for NYSTRS staff, program and event coordination, as well as various administrative tasks and activities.

This position is a temporary, full-time appointment for the summer of 2027 (June through August).

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program with at least one semester remaining to complete all degree requirements following the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with or knowledge of office environment norms
• Experience and comfort speaking to a large cross-functional, multi-level group
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel
• Significant attention to detail

Work Modality

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

Job Duties

The Team Development & Resources Intern will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Support the facilitation of divisional programming and staff engagement opportunities
• Develop and deliver inclusive educational programming for NYSTRS staff
• Conduct research on the industry’s best practices and emerging trends
• Track progress, priorities, and deadlines of various TDR projects
• Assistance with divisional internet/intranet site upkeep and innovation
• Provide general administrative support to the TDR team

Salary Grade

This is a non-graded position.

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

Job Type

Temporary

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.