Internship Program

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 

Schenectady County’s internship program is designed to introduce college, and graduate students to public service and to provide the students with work experience that is relevant to their chosen careers. Interns are assigned work projects in their field of study or interest, in accordance with their educational level. Internships are not intended to last more than two years. Interns generally work part-time during the school year, but may work full-time when school is not in session. The work of an intern is performed under direct supervision, with frequent review and mentoring by a professional in the chosen field. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Conducts research on assigned topics, at the level appropriate for the intern’s educational level;

• Meets with or interviews staff, community members, professionals in the assigned field to obtain information relevant to assigned project; 

• Gathers information related to assigned project via telephone, written correspondence, internet;

• Prepares narrative or written reports on assigned project;

• Attends meetings with mentoring professional, to observe and learn;

• Assists with general office work in assigned department, to obtain knowledge and understanding of departmental functions.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 

Familiarity with the function of the department to which assigned; ability to learn principles, concepts, procedures and policies used by the department to which assigned; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; analytical abilities; ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; initiative; desire to learn; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Candidates must be currently enrolled in accredited college, university, or graduate school; OR

B. Graduation from an accredited college, university or graduate school within the twelve months prior to the date of appointment.

*This internship is on-site only; interns may not work remotely*

Interested Applicants should send a resume to marylou.riddle@schenectadycountyny.gov and charles.davidson@schenectadycountyny.gov.