What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy, Strategy & Research Unit Internship - Hourly - New York City position at New York State Department of Labor?
Description
Duties Description
Performs simple policy research including identifying stakeholder positions and data gathering. Assists in project development, implementation and oversight. This can include drafting, editing and developing proposals to address new policy initiatives or reassessing existing policies. Assists in the creation of documents for public dissemination including FAQs, Fact Sheets, or other reference materials as part of the policy or legislative implementation process. Reviews and summarizes information or written comments obtained through qualitative data gathering. Stays aware of state and national labor trends; monitors national, state, and local laws related to labor, employment, and economic issues; tracks legislation on behalf of division. Provides administrative assistance and policy support activities for assigned programs/units under the supervision of a higher level Policy Analyst or higher professional title.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a student currently enrolled in upcoming/current college courses.
Preferred Skill Sets
Microsoft Office Suite and strong reading and writing skills.
Additional Comments
Preferred minimum education level: Sophomore
Preferred maximum education level: Senior
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
Duties Description
Performs simple policy research including identifying stakeholder positions and data gathering. Assists in project development, implementation and oversight. This can include drafting, editing and developing proposals to address new policy initiatives or reassessing existing policies. Assists in the creation of documents for public dissemination including FAQs, Fact Sheets, or other reference materials as part of the policy or legislative implementation process. Reviews and summarizes information or written comments obtained through qualitative data gathering. Stays aware of state and national labor trends; monitors national, state, and local laws related to labor, employment, and economic issues; tracks legislation on behalf of division. Provides administrative assistance and policy support activities for assigned programs/units under the supervision of a higher level Policy Analyst or higher professional title.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a student currently enrolled in upcoming/current college courses.
Preferred Skill Sets
Microsoft Office Suite and strong reading and writing skills.
Additional Comments
Preferred minimum education level: Sophomore
Preferred maximum education level: Senior
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
Salary : $17 - $20
