Planning, Analysis & Research Intern

Duties Description

The Strategic Planning and Performance Management Office (SPPMO) is seeking a student intern to assist with various Strategic Priorities and Performance Management activities. SPPMO is a team that promotes learning and growing. We are looking for innovative and creative future leaders.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Shadow on-going team projects
• Assist with reviewing & summarizing internal team documents
• Assist in reviewing agency intranet pages for alignment for future state
• Write articles for intranet sites to promote SPPMO's projects and offerings
• Assist in organizing data to build internal SharePoint
• Experience writing reports, developing charts/graphs, working with spreadsheets, etc.
• Help to prepare educational materials for presentations including Bring Your Kids to Work Day
• Other learning opportunities as assigned
• Self-directed and strong problem-solving skills are a plus
• If seeking internship credits, please provide school's requirements for the internship program (pdf document or link to the website).

Typical Hours and Days of Operation:

• Hours must fall withing standard DEC business hours of 7:30 am – 5pm.
• Start date, end date, and hours required may be flexible and dependent on class schedules or project needs.
• Ability to have meetings occasionally between the hours of 7:30 am – 4 pm.
• Preferred: Hybrid internship preferred with at least 1 day a week in DEC's Central Office in Albany. Fully remote may be possible. If seeking internship credits, please provide school's requirements for the internship program (pdf document or link to the website).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States
• Must be18 years of age or older
• Must 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
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent to a C

Desired Skills:

• Strong writing, reading and analytical skills for Government Policy & Regulation
• Deep listening & interpretative skills for Risk Assessment
• Refined verbal communication skills & ability to ask questions when clarity is needed
• Data literate & advanced capabilities with technology (i.e. MS365, etc.)
• Ability to interact confidently with DEC's stakeholders utilizing confidential information

Preferred Academic Standing:

• Senior

Minimum Academic Standing:

• Junior

Substantive Area of Internship:

• Environmental Conservation
• Planning/Analysis/Research
• Information Technology
• Policy Enforcement
• Public Policy

Preferred Degree Concentrations:

• Business Administration
• Communication studies
• Information Technology
• Legal Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Natural Science
• Public Administration
• Environmental Studies

Additional Comments

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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

Notes on Applying

Please email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to include Vacancy #26-228710 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript.