Department of State
99 Washington AvenueAlbany , NY 12231
E-Mail: HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 474-2752
Division/Unit: Consumer Protection/Admin. & Policy
Web Site: http://www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection
Department of State
99 Washington AvenueDivision/Unit: Consumer Protection/Admin. & Policy
Web Site: http://www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection
Description:
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is charged with the Protection, Education and Representation of issues affecting New York consumers. DCP's core functions are consumer assistance; identity theft prevention and mitigation; educational outreach on consumer issues and product safety; intervention on behalf of consumers in utility proceedings; and development of policy and legislation in aid of consumers.
The DCP is seeking an intern to work with Division staff researching and analyzing consumer issues, drafting reports on consumer issues, facilitating consumer alerts, updating the Division's website, and assisting with special projects.
Duties will include:
* Research and analyze issues affecting consumers and develop outreach strategies and materials.
* Draft consumer alerts to be published on the Division's website or distributed to the Division's community partners via the Division's email list serv.
* Assist with the Division's social media by researching and drafting content related to consumer protection, product safety and injury prevention.
* Update the Division's website with new and current information and suggest improvements.
* Assist with the planning and execution of outreach events and special projects, including the Division's consumer product testing program.
* Draft consumer reports
For more information about the Division, please visit www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection or follow us on Twitter @NYSConsumer - https://twitter.com/NYSConsumer and Facebook www.facebook.com/nysconsumer.
Skills:
Excellent oral and written comm. skills
Research and analytical skills
Proficient in MS Office, FB, Twitter
Interest in consumer protection issues
Interest in public policy
Internship Areas: Communications/Public Relations, Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Communication Studies, Legal Studies, Public Administration