New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act (https://climate.ny.gov/) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

　　Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.

　　Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.

　　Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

　　INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

　　This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $15 to $18 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin in the Spring 2024 semester and continue to Fall 2024.

　　Interns must be located in New York State while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Assist with researching learning & development training options.

　　Develop one-page summary of recommendations.

　　Identify goals and metrics to measure success of new programs.

　　Collaborate with NYSERDA colleagues to build out internal training presentations.

　　Develop procedure documentation, content development and custom reports.

　　Present and communicate information/findings suitable for a variety of audiences.

　　Schedule meetings for the team as needed.

　　Assist fellow HR intern with the Intern Program as needed.

　　Serve as the second point of contact for intern recruitment, onboarding, and new hire assimilation.

　　Assist with researching DEI best practices for intern recruiting and building relationships with colleges, advisors, associations, etc. and implementing these best practices.

　　Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college.

　　Demonstrated interest in Human Resources and researching the following topic areas:

　　Training, Teams, and Organizational Development.

　　Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs. (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)

　　Ability to utilize various Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP) to maintain employee records.

　　Demonstrated ability to research primary and secondary sources.

　　Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.

　　Skill in managing multiple activities, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment.

　　Strong work ethic.

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