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NY HELP No Agency Empire State Development, NYS Title Intern, NY Ventures Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $17 to $17 Hourly Employment Type Per Diem Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County New York Street Address 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Duties Description 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:The Intern will support the work of NY Ventures, Empire State Developmentu2019s venture capital investment arm, which promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across New York State. The Intern will assist investment and program staff with research, analysis, and administrative support related to venture capital activity, startup ecosystems, and state-supported innovation initiatives. This position provides an introduction to public-sector economic development, venture investing, and startup support programs. The intern works closely with the team supporting and investing in emerging and regional fund managers.WORK PERFORMED:u2022 Conduct market, industry, or policy research related to other private/public innovation infrastructure programs and strategies to determine how to further improve on the work of NY Ventures.u2022 Partner with the Fund-of-Funds team to design and execute an intern-led research project incorporating fund manager interviews and market analysis, to produce curated insights for external communications, including LinkedIn and the website.u2022 Participate in due diligence and portfolio support activities for venture fund managers and portfolio companies, including reviewing submitted materials, conducting data collection and synthesis, shadowing manager interviews, and supporting the evaluation process.u2022 Support the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, dashboards, and internal reports for investment and operations teams.u2022 Assist with coordination of meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement activities across the NY Ventures ecosystem, as needed.u2022 Provide general administrative and project support as needed to advance NY Ventures initiatives.Learning Objectives/Skills to be developed:u2022 Understanding of venture capital, investment management, and public-sector investment strategiesu2022 Connection to New York Stateu2019s innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development ecosystemu2022 Development of research, analytical, and written communication skillsu2022 Experience analyzing complex information into clear summaries and presentationsu2022 Professional skills including project coordination, time management, and collaboration within a government-affiliated organization Minimum Qualifications Education level required:o Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate degree program in business, finance, economics, computer science, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, technology, or a related fieldKnowledge Required: o Interest in venture capital, entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic developmento Interest in inclusive innovation, access to capital, and expanding access to venture funding across geographies and communitieso Basic understanding of business fundamentals, financial concepts, or startup ecosystemso Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointo Knowledge of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including familiarity with how it is used in business, research, and data analysis contextso Strong written and verbal communication skillso Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and present findings clearlyo Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment Additional Comments June 15th u2013 August 7th Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Jane Martinez u2013 HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist Telephone N/A Fax N/A Email Address Address Street 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY