Student Assistant - Emergency Management at New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets – Albany, New York

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Student Assistant in Albany, NY. This position will support the Division of Emergency Management in developing training and exercise outreach, creating health and safety products, implementing emergency operation documents and exercise design, and safety and security practices. Technical duties include data entry, document resource management, and representing the agency in the New York State Emergency Operations Center and Emergency Support Function Meetings during New York State activations.

The Student Assistant is a temporary position working 30 or more hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Eligibility
To be considered for the New New York Leaders: Student Intern Program, students must:

Professional Skills
A student intern should have the following skills:

Applicants may come from any academic discipline. Candidates must be available to work at assigned New

York State offices. Opportunities are available statewide.

* For Summer Internship applicants only: Attending a New York State school or being a New York State

resident is not required

Interested candidates must create a Civil Service Account and apply through the Department of Civil Service Intern Program Portal. You can view this Student Assistant posting on the Civil Service website HERE.

You should use the application below to apply.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.