About the Program  

Who is eligible?

The New York State Internship Program attracts talented students from undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities throughout New York State, as well as New York State residents enrolled out of state. Students must be actively enrolled in an accredited program at a degree-granting two- or four-year college or university and have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent. Applicants may come from any academic discipline. Candidates must be available to work at assigned New York State offices.

How does it work?

Use StatejobsNY to review internship openings. For each position, potential applicants can review tabs, including: “Basics,” “Schedule,” “Location,” “Job Specifics” and “How to Apply” for details on the posting. Once a student has applied, participating state agencies will then review applicants, conduct interviews, and, if applicable, offer internship positions to selected candidates.

Once you have been selected for an internship, you will be contacted by hiring agency's personnel. If you accept an internship opportunity, you are essentially accepting a position with the agency. Many of the rules of normal employment will apply to you, and your hiring agency will provide an orientation when you start.

The Application 

How do I apply?

Open Internships can be found at StatejobsNY. Upon review of the position, use the “How to Apply” tab for specific agency contact information to submit application materials.

When can I apply for an internship?

Applications for the New York State Internship Program are reviewed and accepted year-round.

How many internship opportunities may I apply for?

There is no limit to how many internship opportunities you may apply for. However, you are encouraged to apply to internships that match your education and experience and tailor your application materials to reflect your skills and qualifications as a candidate

What happens after my application is submitted?

After the application is submitted, agencies review applications and contact selected candidates for interviews. After the interview process, agencies select and contact the candidate(s) directly.

When will I be contacted by agencies?

There is no specific timeframe an applicant can expect to be contacted by agencies.

Internship Details  

How long is the intern program?

The Fall and Spring sessions are 12 to 13 weeks long. The summer session lasts 8 to 10 weeks. The number of hours per week will vary based on the needs of the student and agency.

Do I get paid? Can I receive academic credit?

Monetary compensation may be available for some internship opportunities. Colleges and Universities may grant academic credit. "For credit" internships will require an understanding between your educational institution and the host agency. You will be responsible for facilitating that understanding and fulfill all the requirements agreed upon.

Where are internship opportunities located?

Internship positions are available in various locations around New York State including, but not limited to, Albany, New York City, Buffalo, Syracuse, Watertown, and Utica.

Additional Information 

What professional skills should a student intern have?

A student intern should have the following skills:

• Analytical and evaluative skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational skills, efficiency, and flexibility
• Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email software, internet searching, and other programs

What is the Student Intern Program contact information?

If you have any questions or would like more information on the New York State Internship Program, please contact program staff at nysinternships@cs.ny.gov