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Job Title


Student Assistant


Company : New York State Civil Service


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 5% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County New York Street Address New York Metropolitan Transportation Council: Executive Group 25 Beaver Street, 2nd Floor City New York State NY Zip Code 10004 Duties Description u2022 Help create social media content using NYMTCu2019s Canva accountu2022 Help develop specialized media mailings lists using NYMTCu2019s Cision account.u2022 Help write, proofread, and edit letters, documents, press releases, media alerts, and moreu2022 Create artwork for publicity purposesu2022 Update and add to NYMTCu2019s public email distribution listsu2022 Research/update NYMTCu2019s TCN NGO listu2022 Further develop NYMTCu2019s Flickr accountu2022 Monitor social media for promotional/engagement opportunitiesu2022 Assist the executive director in preparing presentation material for public, agency and industry eventsResponsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the departmentu2019s 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:u2022 An educational background in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photography, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations, or a related field.u2022 Excellent oral and written communications skills.u2022 Experience with video photography and editing, photo editing, and graphic design.u2022 Proficiency in PC and web applications such as Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator), Canva & Flickr.u2022 Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate recordsu2022 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.Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.________________________________________The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.________________________________________In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Bernard Holloman Telephone Fax Email Address 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-25-539 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 31st, 2025 to:NYS Department of TransportationBernard Holloman50 Wolf Road Albany, NY