Department of Civil Service

Description:

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Student Assistant to work at their headquarters at 10B Airline Drive in Albany, NY. This position performs a variety of duties in support of the Marketing Orders Program. Specific duties include:
* Data entry and management: Processing grower, shipper, and processor information, assessment reporting, and compliance records.
* Mailings and communications: Preparing and assembling regular outreach materials, ballots, notices, and reporting mailings that are central to stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance.
* General office support: Organizing files, assisting with invoice/payment tracking, coordinating meeting logistics, and responding to basic stakeholder inquiries.

The Student Assistant is a temporary position working 30 or more hours per week, Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Skills:

Organizational Skills and Efficiency

Analytical and Evaluative Skills

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Strong Computer Skills

Detail Oriented

Internship Areas: Agriculture, Contract Management/Procurement, Economic Development, Planning/Analysis/Research