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Company Information
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Company Name: Empire State Fellowship Program 
Website: https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-state-fellowship-programs

Job Information
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Job Title: NYS Empire State Fellowship Program 
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: 01/01/2026
Address:
Albany, New York

Job Description:
The Empire State Fellows Program is a full-time leadership training program
that prepares the next generation of talented professionals for careers as
New York State policymakers. The incoming class of Empire State Fellows will
serve from January 2026 to January 2028, and receive an annual salary of
$90,000, plus a generous benefits package. At the end of the fellowship, high
performing Fellows are given the opportunity to continue to serve as leaders
in New York State government after completing the program. Engagement in the
work of New York State government lies at the heart of the Empire State
Fellows Program. The Department of Civil Service will appoint each Empire
State Fellow to work directly with a Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, or
other high-level policy maker at a New York State agency or authority, or in
the Executive Chamber. Work assignments offer Fellows unparalleled experience
collaborating with senior officials and participating in the policy-making
process. While taking part in the work of government, Empire Fellows will
participate in educational and professional development programs that will
help them to serve as effective and ethical government leaders. The
educational component of the Empire State Fellows Program kicks-off with an
orientation course in January 2026. Educational coursework will continue on a
semi-monthly basis. Meanwhile, professional development activities, including
a mentoring program and regular meetings with Cabinet members and other
government leaders, will enhance Empire Fellows’ collaboration with
policymakers.



Requirements:
Experience:

*• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional experience *

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Managerial experience is a plus

• Applicants may come from all professional backgrounds Education:

• *An advanced university degree (master's degree, JD, PhD or equivalent)
is desirable*, but a candidate with only a Bachelor’s degree may be
considered if he/she has *substantial professional experience*

• Applicants may come from all academic disciplines Additional
requirements:

• Candidates must be eligible to work for New York State without employer
sponsorship

• Candidates must be available to work in Albany, New York throughout the
two-year program

• Current New York State executive and legislative branch employees are
ineligible for the Empire State Fellows Program **See website for more
specific information**




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Other
Other: Professional Resume or CV Personal statement explaining your interest in the Empire State Fellows Program and why you should be selected (no more than two pages) Two professional references
Majors Desired:: Business, Education, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-fellowship-programs/empire-state-fellows-program
Additional Instructions:
-Professional Resume or CV 
-Personal statement explaining your interest in the Empire State Fellows Program and why you should be selected (no more than two pages) 
-Two professional references

Must be received by 11:59p on June 1, 2025.  Late or incomplete applications will *not* be accepted