Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleCommunications Intern - Hourly - Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.35 to $20.42 Hourly

Employment Type Part-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 Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave, State Campus

Bldg 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Communications Intern will focus on a blend of research, writing, editing, and digital engagement, helping to shape the agency’s public voice. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn and practice communications in a dynamic, fast-paced government setting.

Core Responsibilities:
• Research, draft, and copy edit content for newsletters, social posts, and press materials
• Review and edit content for accuracy and clarity using the NYSDOL Style Guide
• Assist with newsletter publication, including compiling and maintaining a newsletter archive, reaching out to points of contact for content and updates, and performing basic administrative tasks
• Develop social media content and learn to utilize Brandwatch for social media analysis
• Draft press advisories, releases, and talking points under staff guidance
• Support Public Information Officers with handling press/media inquiries

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Be a United States citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States

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


Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Basic understanding of social media and its role in messaging.
• Basic understanding of NYS Government.
• Grasp of current events.


Preferred Degree Concentrations/Major:

• Communications Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Public Administration

Additional Comments Preferred minimum education level: Junior
Preferred maximum education level: Graduate

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.

How to Apply

Name Michelle Lavigne

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 writing sample, along with their resume and a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by April 24, 2026, 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 211517 - Communications Intern - 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, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)