Department of Civil Service

Description:

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities' (CDD) awards grant contracts to various entities to test and implement innovative ideas, models, and programs that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to thrive in their communities across New York State.

Primary Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
· Develop content and schedule posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
· Develop content for and schedule bi-weekly announcements and monthly newsletter
· Assist with updates to agency website
· Tabling at conferences or other events
· Take minutes at agency meetings
· Assist with in-house video projects
- Assist with the development of a 5-year strategic plan
· Special Projects as Needed

All CDD interns should expect to become integral members of our team. Interns play a critical role in the agency's accomplishments and project successes. Interns gain experience in state contracting processes, grant development and implementation, and have a multitude of opportunities to network with a diverse set of stakeholders (other state agencies, provider agencies, self-advocates/advocacy groups, and federal partners and policymakers.)

The CDD is looking for candidates that are comfortable working both collaboratively and independently on diverse initiatives and tasks, including but not limited to, research, internal-processes, public relations and communications, contracting, grant implementation, as well as, participation and attendance at council meetings, conferences, and community outreach and tabling events throughout New York State.

Skills:

Social Media

Data Analysis

Professional Writing

Research

Project Development

Internship Areas: Communications/Public Relations, Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy