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About the Role

The Department of Empowerment, Compliance and Opportunity (DECO) promotes state contracting opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) and historically undervalued businesses in New York State. The intern will contribute to meaningful initiatives while developing practical skills applicable to careers in government, nonprofit organizations, and organizational management.

Responsibilities

Participate in a semester-long strategic improvement project supporting DECO’s operational excellence and modernization initiatives.
Support operational planning, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement efforts.
Assist with implementation of DECO’s technology modernization initiatives, including exposure to the AXI compliance platform and related business process improvements.
Conduct research on supplier diversity, public administration, and government best practices.
Assist with project management, tracking milestones, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, reports, and communications.
Support development of standard operating procedures, training materials, and operational documentation.
Assist with performance measurement, dashboard development, and data analysis.
Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to gain exposure to public sector operations and strategic decision-making.
Present a final capstone project summarizing accomplishments, recommendations, and lessons learned to DECO leadership.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Communications, Data Analytics, Political Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated interest in government operations, public service, organizational improvement, or technology modernization.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Public Administration
Public Policy
Business Administration
Organizational Management
Communications
Data Analytics
Political Science
Economics
Written communication
Verbal communication
Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Government operations
Public service
Organizational improvement
Technology modernization
Project management
Data analysis

Location

New York City
Albany
Buffalo
Syracuse

Work Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Education Level

Undergraduate
Graduate

Benefits

Paid leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Family-friendly policies

About the Company

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.
HCR is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State.
Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources.
We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low- and moderate-income families.
Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development.
We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.
Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, construction, finance, law, and many other areas of expertise.
We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring.
Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work.

Equal Opportunity

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees.
HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State.
HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.