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Intern, Tax Benefit Program

Empire State Development
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:

Provide support to the Director, Assistant Director, and other Department staff of the Film Tax Credit team based in NYC who oversee six entertainment tax incentive programs.  Namely: Film/TV Production; Post-production, Commercial Production, NYC Musical & Theatrical, Upstate Musical & Theatrical, and Digital Gaming.   Work performed will include preparation of reports on program statistics and metrics required by statute, assistance in the review of incoming applications for all programs, as well as other ad hoc projects.  

The Film Tax Credit team is part of the Tax Incentives staff that administers New York State’s tax incentive programs and introductions to colleagues in ESD’s Albany office can be made for educational purposes.


WORK PERFORMED:

  • Assist with initial application process: data control, organizing and tracking documents, document prep for initial meetings with applicants, background research, etc.
  • Assist with Final Application Process: data control, ensure final application submission materials are complete.
  • Assist with preparation of comprehensive program reports, data analysis, charts, etc. as required for quarterly, annual, and biannual reports.
  • Assist with providing program support/information to applicants via email and/or phone.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education level required: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. 

 

Progress toward a degree in public service or business-related field.

 

Knowledge Required

            - MS office suite (including Access)

            - MS Dynamics (preferred)

 


 

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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