Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleCommunications Internship - Hourly - Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16.85 to $24.37 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class "Other" (generally Military Law positions)

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week TBD

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

Bldg 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a student currently enrolled in upcoming/current college courses.

Preferred Skill sets:
Strong Communicator: Clearly convey complex information, both in writing and verbally.
Efficient & Independent: Manage multiple tasks and deadlines, working independently with a focus on user-centered improvements.
Technical Expertise: Experienced in content editing or technical writing, with proficiency in MS Word. Optimally would also have familiarity with CMS like WordPress or Drupal.
Commitment to the Mission: Focus on impact driven user-centered improvements.



Degree Concentrations Requested:
Communications Studies
Information Technology
Liberal Arts
Mechanic and Repair Technologies
Supply Chain Management
Visual/Performing Arts

Duties Description We're seeking a meticulous and innovative editor with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences to assist us with a comprehensive overhaul of our website content. In this role, you will receive hands-on training in our Drupal content management system, plain language best practices, and 508/WCAG compliance.
Content & Compliance: Design and layout pages, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards and internal guidelines.
Task & Quality Management: Collaborate with the team to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain site accuracy and consistency.
User Experience & Content Writing: Provide feedback to improve website layout, navigation, and content to enhance clarity, accessibility, and overall user experience.
Quality Control: Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across the site.

Additional Comments Internship Areas:
communications/Public Relations
Planning/Analysis/Research

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Robert Stager

Telephone 518-457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Labor

State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by October 1, 2024 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 166862, Communications Internship - Albany in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

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, Division of Equal Opportunity and Development (DEOD), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.