Exam Development Unit, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

About the role

People Department, located at 300 Cadman Plaza W., Brooklyn, NY 11201. The personnel testing, selection and classification unit conducts research, develops and administers pre‑employment tests and assessments for civil service and non‑civil service positions, and determines candidate eligibility by evaluating education and experience against minimum qualification requirements. This Emerging Talent Intern position supports the Exam Development Unit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct provisional hiring interviews on interview panels with HR staff and subject matter experts, alongside reviewing resumes.
• Review test questions.
• Work with subject matter expert panels for test review.
• Help input questions into the computerized testing program, including writing and editing test questions.
• Help test the computerized testing program, conduct research, perform job analyses, and write reports.
• Review resumes to determine if candidates are qualified for positions.
• Assist with job analyses for computer‑based test taking.
• Assist with notices of examination.
• Contribute to projects: Computerized Testing Program, Provisional Hiring, Notice Database.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (required).
• Organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Capable of working independently while being an active team player.

Qualifications

• Matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Preferred major: Industrial Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
• Submit a current transcript.

Pay

Hourly rate: $21.00 (Graduate).

Schedule

Onsite internship requiring regular, in‑person attendance at the designated work location.