School Aid Budget and Policy Intern

Job Description:

School Aid Budget and Policy Intern

Description

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) develops, negotiates, and implements one of the

largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs,

policies, and services.

DOB interns work alongside career professionals to provide meaningful contributions to New York State.

Experience gained at DOB provides a solid foundation on which interns can build a career. Many former

interns have pursued career paths within DOB, throughout State government, in leadership roles in the

non - profit arena and government management, as well as in the private sector.

DOB interns will rely on and develop their skills for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and

comprehensive communication to respond to emerging challenges, identify and develop solutions, and

ensure the fiscal health of the State.

The Education Unit is recruiting a highly motivated individual to be part of the section responsible for

budgeting the $34 billion School Aid program, the main source of State support for public elementary and

secondary schools. Assignments may include analysis of education policy issues, review of proposed

legislation, and evaluation of school district finances. This position will provide broad-based experience

in multiple aspects of elementary and secondary education finance, as well as the opportunity to work

within a politically sensitive and highly visible atmosphere.

Responsibilities

DOB interns are typically involved in:

• Developing budgetary and policy recommendations.

• Negotiating with legislative staff.

• Projecting and reviewing revenues and expenditures.

• Developing and implementing the Governor’s initiatives.

• Monitoring and managing program and project performance.

• Analyzing the funding level and distribution of School Aid.

• Analyzing policy issues such as school construction, pupil transportation, prekindergarten programs

and charter schools.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.

Education and Arts Unit School Aid Budget and Policy Intern .

• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.

• Interest in education finance.

The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include

objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability.

Start and End dates for internships are flexible, but these internships are generally expected to continue

through the summer and potentially into the school year, with the possibility of remote work options.

Benefits of Working at DOB

Learn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning

and development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html.

Experience of Working at DOB

For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.

How to Apply

To be considered for this or future positions with DOB, please complete the Online Employment Application

and select “Internship” as the Title Applying For. Select up to six Areas of Interest in the Professional Interests

section.

DOB offers paid hourly internship positions (current hourly rates: $21.50 for Graduate Assistants; $17.31 for

Undergraduate Assistants).

If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working

for DOB, please contact CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of

color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do

not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran

status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special

need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to Accessibility@budget.ny.gov.

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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form,

that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the

applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before

such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.