Program Description: The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) offers qualified graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to intern at DHSES for academic credit. Although unpaid, the internships provide students with an opportunity to learn about homeland security and emergency services related issues, programs and policies. Intern responsibilities will range from administrative work to substantive research and programmatic support, depending on the needs of the agency and the skills and interests of the intern. During the Fall and Spring semesters, interns will generally be expected to work between 120-150 per semester based on a schedule agreed upon by the intern, the academic institution and DHSES. Multiple semester and summer placements may be possible as well depending on the needs of the agency. The total amount of internship credit granted is up to the academic institution.

Work Assignments: Interns will be placed within one the DHSES Offices or Support Units based on their interests/skills and the needs of the agency. Placements within a specific Office or Unit are not guaranteed; although efforts will be made to match the intern with his/her desired interest area. The DHSES Offices and Support Units are outlined below, but please note that number of internship opportunities may vary each semester. Most of the internships are located in Albany, although there may be a limited number of opportunities within the various DHSES regional locations, including the DHSES NYC Office and the State Preparedness Training Center located in Oriskany, NY.

More information is available at http://www.dhses.ny.gov/contact/