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New York State Energy Research and Development Aut Intern, IT System Administrator – SharePoint Operations in Albany, New York
New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act (https://climate.ny.gov/) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $16-$19 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin in Summer 2024 and continue through the 2024-2025 school year.
Interns must be located in New York State while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Meet with internal customers to clarify requirements, gather feedback, understand client needs, and provide support
Participate in Agile meetings including backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups
Design, implement, review, and deliver SharePoint solutions as part of the SharePoint group
Participate in technical reviews of SharePoint development artifacts
Support the Microsoft Solutions Project Manager to enable the broader Microsoft Solutions team strategy
Create, update, and maintain Knowledge Base articles regarding SharePoint best practices
Additional responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current college students pursuing a major in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience with Microsoft O365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with at least one programming language or scripting language
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience or equivalent coursework with Agile project management methodologies
Experience or equivalent coursework with Cybersecurity
Experience with Atlassian products (i.e. JIRA, Confluence) or comparable project management tools
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Online platform
Experience with customer interactions
Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.