About the role#
The Office of Equal Opportunity at the NYS Gaming Commission is seeking a Student Intern to support efforts in inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunity education. You will work directly with the Chief of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Inclusive Strategy to assist with research, outreach, and administrative coordination. This is a paid, part-time position requiring 18.75 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Prepare materials for education sessions, including handouts, presentations, and resource packets.
- Manage scheduling, registration tracking, and attendance records for training.
- Assist in the development of anti-bias and implicit bias training content.
- Compile participant feedback and evaluation summaries.
- Co-design education materials for new employee orientation.
- Update the recruitment toolkit based on specialist feedback.
- Support marketing for the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategic plan.
- Coordinate statewide visitation initiatives involving Human Resources and the Executive Cabinet.
- Refine data from director interviews and incorporate demographic outreach information.
- Assist with college outreach and job fair preparation.
- Help coordinate resources for day and month acknowledgements, such as the Veterans Appreciation Celebration.
- Draft outreach communications and program announcements.
- Create a succession plan for your assigned duties.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at an accredited two or four-year college or university (undergraduate or graduate).
- Active enrollment in a New York State program, or residency in New York while attending an out-of-state program.
- Interest in human resources, equal opportunity, inclusion, education, communications, or public administration.
- Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work collaboratively and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to follow guidance under specific timelines.
Location & details#
- Location: 354 Broadway, Schenectady, New York.
- Schedule: 18.75 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Terms: This is a temporary, part-time position. Employees and their household members are subject to specific restrictions regarding wagering and gaming activities within New York State.
About New York State
New York State operates as a government administration entity. It manages public services and policy implementation across the region. The organization maintains its primary office at 123 William Street in New York. It employs over 4,000 staff members to carry out its administrative functions.
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