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Intern, Contract Administration

Empire State Development
New York City, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2026
💰 $34,000/yr

About the role


*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

ESD administers new and existing programs for new businesses, small businesses, and minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) and service-disabled veteran owned businesses (SDVOBs). The intern will assist in the procurement of goods and services, reporting MWBE/SDVOB participation, and auditing contractual payments and loan/grant-related disbursements.

 

WORK PERFORMED:

  • Assist with research, analysis, and draft reports upon the request of the executive leadership team.
  • Synchronize and integrate payments in the ESD contract system to the ESD payment system in PeopleSoft.
  • Help to maintain project tracking database.

 

Learning Objectives/Skills to be developed: Communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, project management, professionalism, writing and research, and data entry.

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education level required: Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree, all majors are welcome. 

 

Knowledge Required: Proficient in Microsoft Suite; Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 


APPROXIMATE HIRING SALARY:  $17.00/Hr.

 

INQUIRE

Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist


External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser:  https://bit.ly/3APr8cp 

 

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY



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