Student Assistant
New York State Civil Service
NY HELP No
Agency Transportation, Department of
Title Student Assistant
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Dutchess
Street Address Communications
4 Burnett Blvd
City Poughkeepsie
State NY
Zip Code 12603
Duties Description • Help create social media content for X and monitor social media for promotional/engagement opportunities• Help write, proofread, and edit letters, documents, press releases, travel advisories, media advisories, and more• Communicate with other organizations as directed• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and basic data entry• Assist the public information officer in preparing presentation material for public, agency and industry events• Responsibilities may include field work, photo gathering, internal/external communicationsResponsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited program.Skills Needed:• An educational background in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photography, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations, or a related field• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and data manipulation• Logical/critical thinking skills• Quantitative analytical skills• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bernard Holloman
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12232
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, copy of current transcript and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-061 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 3/15/2026 to:NYS Department of TransportationBernard Holloman50 Wolf RoadAlbany, NY 12232 Intern@dot.ny.gov
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email
All Jobs from New York State Civil Service