Team Development & Resources Intern

NYSTRS; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NYSTRS seeks a Team Development & Resources (TDR) Student Intern for summer 2027. The role supports learning design, staff engagement, and administrative tasks within Training and Development and Organizational Development teams.

The internship runs June–August and offers hands-on experience in educational programming, event coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and initiative.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program with at least one semester remaining.
• Position is a temporary, full-time appointment for the summer of 2027 (June through August).
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the 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

Teamwork

Initiative

Customer service

Communication skills

Office norms familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

• 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, & training.

Established in 1921 by the New York State Legislature, the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) provides retirement, disability and death benefits to eligible New York State public school teachers and administrators. The System is among the 10-largest public pension funds in the nation based on total assets.

Our Mission: To provide our members with a secure pension. Our Vision: To be the model for pension fund excellence and exceptional customer service. Our Values: Respect, Excellence, Diversity, Balance, Integrity, Resourcefulness, Diligence