NY HELP No Agency Information Technology Services, Office of Title Student Assistant Internship (Digital Experience), Ref# 8983 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $23.29 to $26.12 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? Yes Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Swan Street Bldg, Core 4, Floor 4 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Duties Description The Student Assistant (Software Engineer) will work closely with our UX designers and front-end developers to maintain and improve design system assets and UI components, contribute to usability research, and help improve design documentation for the NYS Design System for teams across the state.Specific duties include, but are not limited to:Assist in developing and maintaining web components using Lit (Web Components), TypeScript, and npm workspacesWork with CSS design tokens to ensure visual consistency across applicationsContribute to our open-source reference website (built with 11ty) by writing documentation and improving developer resourcesTest components for cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and responsivenessParticipate in code reviews, stand-ups, and design discussionsCollaborate with UX designers to align Figma libraries with coded componentsLearn and implement best practices in web performance, accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), and front-end developmentPreferred Skills:Currently enrolled in a degree program (Computer Science, Information Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field)Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScriptFamiliarity with modern front-end frameworks (Lit, React, Vue, or similar)Interest in design systems, accessibility, and scalable UI developmentStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid team environmentBonus Skills:Experience with Web Components and LitKnowledge of design tokens and CSS custom propertiesFamiliarity with npm, GitHub, and StorybookUnderstanding of accessibility best practices (ARIA, WCAG, etc.) Minimum Qualifications • Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States• Must be 18 years of age or older• Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State• Must have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year’s worth of academic credits over a more extended period of time may qualify part-time students) OR currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C. Additional Comments This position can be part time or full time.Fingerprinting and background check may be required.Benefits of Working for NYS for eligible employees:Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development• Up to 50% telecommutingHealth Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership• NYS Deferred Compensation• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• And many more.The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Student Assistant Program Telephone 518-473-8720 Fax Email Address internship@its.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services Swan Street Building, Core 4 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on Applying Please complete the Student Assistant Application: https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Student-Assistant-Application, no later than August 21, 2025. If you have any issues with the form, please contact ITS Student Assistant Program by email at internship@its.ny.gov.