Graduate Student Assistant Jobs in Rensselaer, NY

Duties Description Assist with the collection and documentation of data related projects such as:
Waste audit data from annual audits performed
Refrigerant and pesticide use at leased facilities
Purchasing records of applicable products and services- Assist in development and coordination of employee outreach programs such as:
o Lunch and Learns
o Garden club activities
o New Employee Resources
o Internal Intranet posts and Videos
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be actively enrolled in a New York State college, university, or graduate program
• Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program), or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent
Preferred Skill sets:
- Knowledge in Microsoft suite especially excel and Powerpoint
- Data and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and as team
- Proactive in soliciting feedback and asking questions.
Degree Concentrations Requested:
• Financial Studies
• Business Administration
• Communications Studies
• Environmental Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Natural Science
• Public Administration
Additional Comments Preferred minimum education level: Junior
Preferred maximum education level: Graduate Student
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Name Leo Trippen
Telephone 518-457-1020
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
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Address
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1220 Washington Ave, Building 12, Room 561
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should copy the web address below into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.
https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
Vacancy: 222208
Title: Sustainability Intern - Hourly - Albany
Location: Albany
Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.
Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.
All documents must be received by September 11, 2026. Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.
If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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