Review Vacancy
TitleOffice of Workforce Development Intern - Hourly - Endicott
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.35 to $20.42 Hourly
Jurisdictional Class "Other" (generally Military Law positions)
Duties Description Reporting to a Supervising Labor Services Representative within the Rapid Response Unit, the Rapid Response Intern will assist in providing immediate support to workers impacted by mass layoffs or plant closures. This internship will offer hands-on experience in workforce development, case management, and community outreach, while gaining valuable insights into the challenges faced by displaced workers and the strategies employed to facilitate their rapid re-employment.
As a member of the Business Engagement Bureau the intern will also be exposed to the Department’s business engagement strategies. The intern will be presented with the opportunity to work alongside our Business Services staff who promote NYSDOL’s no cost recruitment assistance services such as the Virtual Career Center, Career Fairs, The NYS Job Bank, and Tax Incentives.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be actively enrolled in a New York State college, university, or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State, attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State*
• Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program), or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Education: Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field focused on workforce development.
• Strong interest in workforce development, career counseling, and job search assistance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Degree Concentrations Requested:
• Business Administration
• Cultural Studies
• Human Resources
• Public Administration
• Social Science
Additional Comments Preferred minimum education level: Sophomore
Preferred maximum education level: Graduate Student
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street State Office Campus, Building 12
1220 Washington Ave
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the web address below into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.
https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
Vacancy: 211815
Title: Office of Workforce Development Intern
Location: Endicott
Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.
Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.
All documents must be received by April 24, 2026. Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.
If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)