DASNY Summer Intern Program

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York: We are New York State’s financer, developer, and construction manager creating the health, education and scientific facilities that form the backbone of inclusive, sustainable communities.The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York’s (DASNY) Summer Internship Program draws on a 74-year tradition of excellence, and challenges students to learn by actively participating in DASNY’s various business functions. We offer an exciting paid summer internship for college and university students. Our program provides hands-on experience in a professional setting, and engages students with DASNY staff and industry professionals. DASNY provides project-driven supervision and ongoing one-on-one performance feedback to student interns. The internship gives students an opportunity to:

• Consider a career in the public sector;

• Learn from industry leaders and expand their professional network;

• Gain invaluable experience in a supportive setting.

DASNY is a public benefit corporation that provides a wide range of financing and construction services that serve the public good. Examples of our clients include: public and private colleges and universities, hospitals, primary care facilities, psychiatric centers, laboratories, medical research facilities, nursing homes, adult homes, and libraries. In addition, DASNY works with K-12 schools, including schools serving those with special education needs, courts, housing for the homeless, and other facilities that provide services to New Yorkers.

We offer placements throughout New York State, including our headquarters in Albany, our New York City, and Buffalo offices, as well as various field sites across the state.

“Serving at DASNY is not just a job. It is a mission. It is a mission to help make New York a better place to live, work and learn. We operate like a private corporation with a public purpose.”

— Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D.

President & CEO

DASNY

we finance, design and build infrastructure

Placement Opportunities

DASNY offers placement in the following disciplines:

Construction Project Management

Since its inception DASNY has completed thousands of construction projects—successfully managing more than 600 at a time. DASNY’s construction pipeline at the end of Fiscal Year 2017 was nearly $6 billion. Interns will assist in a wide range of tasks required for the management of an active construction project as listed in the job description, and manage sub-tasks as assigned. Interns will help coordinate and inspect the work of mechanical, electrical, and other contractors, and participate in various meetings of the construction team.

Communications + Marketing

The intern will work with the Communications + Marketing team, performing a variety of tasks, including developing marketing and branding communications, media outreach, social media and event management, and website content development. Student interns may also participate in educational opportunities designed to inform interns on DASNY business operations and other important business topics.

Real Property

The intern will be exposed to all facets of the Real Property programs and may work on special projects. The intern will assist with various projects, including the purchase sale or leasing of real estate, as well as the property management of a lease portfolio representing our client’s needs as tenants in leased property.

Human Capital

The Human Capital department supports DASNY’s business performance and objectives by providing guidance for the effective management of our most valuable resource – people. The Human Capital Department strives to develop initiatives that foster professional growth, continuous learning, and an enriched quality of life. Under the supervision of the Senior Human Resource Specialist for Human Capital, the intern will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to: recruitment, labor relations, on-boarding, benefits, human resource communications, social media, and intranet site content development.

Program Requirements

• DASNY interns must be enrolled in a college degree program at an accredited college or university and must be returning to school in the fall semester immediately following their summer internship. Graduating students who do not intend to return to school are not eligible for participation in this program.

• The 2018 Summer Internship Program will run from Thursday, May 31 through August 24. Students will be expected to stay for the entire duration of the program.

• Intern positions are paid $15 per hour.

STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

For more information Nicholas Ouellette Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Capital 518.257.3194 NOuellet@dasny.org

Andrew M. Cuomo governor

Alfonso L. Carney, Jr. chair

Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D. president & ceo

Dormitory Authority - State of New York (DASNY) 515 Broadway

Albany NY, 12207

dasny.org

We Finance, Design, and Build Infrastructure

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