New York State Senate Legislative Fellowship Communications Finance or Program/Counsel

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Posted: Jan. 3, 2023

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April 30, 2023

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New York State Senate Legislative Fellowship

Communications, Finance, or Program/Counsel (Legal)

Office of Student Programs

Albany

About The Program

Since 1965, the New York State Senate Legislative Fellowship has given graduate and post-graduate students direct access to State government and the legislative process. Selection for a Senate Fellowship is competitive. Strong personal initiative and principles are essential for success. Applications from a wide range of interests and disciplines are welcomed

and encouraged. Many Fellows are today employees of the Senate, the Assembly, the Executive Chamber, or State agencies. Almost all go on to shape public policy in some capacity.

Placement

Legislative Fellows are assigned to a Senate member. Duties vary and depend on the needs of the member. Legislative Fellows generally perform in-depth policy research, meet with stakeholders, and attend Legislative Session. Applicants may also request placement in Majority Counsel/Program Services, Majority Press Office, or the Senate Finance Committee. These memorial fellowships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate the unique qualifications and abilities required of

each position. All applicants are encouraged to apply for both a Legislative Fellowship and a Memorial Fellowship of interest.

Eligibility and Expectations

Applicants must have completed graduate studies at an accredited university prior to the beginning of the fellowship. Fellows work full-time and are expected to function as a regular staff member. They receive a stipend in addition to employee benefits. Fellows are not Senate employees for the purpose of accruing sick leave, vacation time or personal leave, but are instead enrollees of student programs under the authority of the Secretary of the Senate. For purposes of Public Officers Law Sections 73 and 74 only, Senate Fellows are considered employees. They are strictly prohibited from directly lobbying the State Legislature within two years after leaving the Senate, as pursuant to Section 73 (8)(a)(iii) of

the Public Officers Law.

Housing

The Senate does not provide housing for Fellows. Upon acceptance, Fellows are encouraged to utilize local resources such as: Capital District local newspapers (e.g., Times Union, Troy Record, The Daily Gazette); online ads); local academic institutions (e.g., SUNY at Albany, and The College of St. Rose); and public libraries.

Stipend

Senate Fellows are awarded a stipend of $50,000 for the nine-month duration of the program. On an annualized basis, this stipend would be equivalent to $65,000. The stipend is not financial aid for academic work, on-campus or classroom study. The stipend is paid in biweekly installments following an initial two-week lag. Senate Fellows are required to work a minimum of 35 hours per week, or 70 hours per biweekly pay period. Due to the nature of legislative work, longer hours may sometimes be necessary. Fellows must work through the last scheduled date of the program to receive the full and timely payment of their final biweekly stipend check.

How To Apply

Complete and submit to the Office of Student Programs: A New York State Senate Fellowship application.

Official school transcripts.

A single-page resume.

Three confidential letters of reference from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities and professional aptitude.

A writing sample of original graduate level coursework (6-8 pages).

A single-page memoranda (policy proposal, and rebuttal to that policy).

A single-page personal statement.

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Office of Student Programs

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E-mail: students@nysenate.gov

nysenate.gov/student-programs

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