Hiring Process
NYSIF has career opportunities in claims management, underwriting, policyholder services, accounting and auditing, actuarial science, financial services, administrative support, human resources, information technology, legal services and more.
Hires for a majority of positions are made according to merit as determined through competitive examinations administered by the New York State Department of Civil Service. Civil Service exams are held on a continuous basis for NYSIF positions including accountants and auditors, actuaries, information technology specialists, medical care representatives (registered nurses) and vocational rehabilitation specialists.
Visit the Civil Service website for more information on positions in New York State government. For more information on the examinations offered through the New York State Department Civil Service, visit the Civil Service exam website, which includes instructions on how to apply.
Want to talk to us in person or online? Visit us at a career fair near you!
| Date | Event | Location |
| 1/14/25 | NYS Department of Labor NYC Virtual Career Fair | Virtual |
| 1/29/25 | Fordham University Spring Career Fair | 441 East Fordham Rd, Bronx |
| 1/30/25 | University of Buffalo 2025 Law Career Fair | Charles Sears Law Library, Buffalo |
| 2/5/25 | Binghamton University Spring 2025 Job & Internship Fair | 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal |
| 2/6/25 | Cornell University's Virtual Spring Career Fair | Virtual |
| 2/6/25 | SUNY Niagara Community College - Tabling Event |
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn |
| 2/6/25 | NYS DOL - Capital Region Virtual Career Fair | Virtual |
| 2/6/25 | NYU - Public Interest Legal Career Fair (PILC) | Virtual |
| 2/7/25 | Pace University's Spring 2025 Career Fair | 861 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville |
| 2/7/25 | NYU Law School Public Interest Virtual Event | Virtual |
| 2/12/25 | University at Albany Business and Job Internship Fair | UAlbany ETEC Building, Albany |
| 2/12/25 | NYU Spring 2025 Internship Fair |
Wasserman Center, New York |
| 2/13/25 | Stony Brook University Information Technology Job & Internship Fair |
Student Activities Ctr, Stony Brook |
| 2/13/25 | LeMoyne College Spring 2025 Job & Internship Fair | 500 Springfield Road, Syracuse |
| 2/21/25 | Columbia University Spring Undergraduate Career Fair | Alfred Lerner Hall, New York |
| 2/21/25 | Syracuse University Spring 2025 Whitman Career Connections | 721 University Avenue, Syracuse |
| 2/25/25 | John Jay College Spring 2025 CareerCon | 524 West 59th Street, New York |
| 2/25/25 | Syracuse University - Data and Technology Career and Internship Fair | The Underground - Schine Student Center, Syracuse |
| 2/26/25 | University at Albany Government & Non-Profit Job & Internship Fair | 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany |
| 2/28/25 | Stony Brook University Business, Communication, & Journalism Job/Internship Fair | Student Activities Ctr, Stony Brook |
| 3/4/25 | CUNY Lehman College Job and Internships Fair | 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx |
| 3/5/25 | SUNY Brockport 2025 Jobs and Internship Fair | 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport |
| 3/5/25 | RIT University Career Fair | Gordon Field House - Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester |
| 3/5/25 | SUNY New Paltz Career Fair for Jobs and Internships | Athletic & Wellness Center, New Paltz |
| 3/5/25 | CUNY Burrough of Manhattan CC Spring 2025 Job Fair | 199 Chambers St, New York |
| 3/5/25 | SUNY Oswego - Career and Internship Fair | Marano Campus Center, Oswego |
| 3/6/25 | Henninger High School Career Fair | 600 Robinson St., Syracuse |
| 3/6/25 | University of Buffalo School of Management Undergrad Spring Career Fair | 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo |
| 3/12/25 | CUNY Hunter Business STEM, Government Spring Career Fair |
695 Park Avenue, New York |
| 3/12/25 | Hofstra University All Major Career and Internship Fair | 245 Hofstra University, Hempstead |
| 3/20/25 | Brooklyn College Spring 2025 Job/Internship Fair |
2705 Campus Road, Brooklyn |
| 3/20/25 | SUNY Polytechnic 2025 Spring Career Fair | 800 Wildcat Drive, Utica |
| 3/27/25 | St John's Spring Careers in Social Service Expo | Field House - Queens Campus, Jamaica |
| 4/1/25 | NYU Spring 2025 Full Time Opportunities Fair | Wasserman Center, New York |
| 4/8/25 | NY Institute of Technology All Major Career Fair | Northern Boulevard, Valentines Lane, Old Westbury |
| 4/10/25 | NYS Department of Labor Dr. King Career Fair | Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany |
| 4/16/25 | Hire Talent - Multi University Alumni Career Fair | Prince George Ballroom, 15 E 27th St., New York |
| 6/4/25 | Albany Job Fair | Holiday Inn Express, Latham |
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NYSIF prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please view our Reasonable Accommodations policy and contact us at ra@nysif.com.
Current Openings
Listed openings require that candidates either:
- be active on a Civil Service eligible list or
- have specific experience within New York State government
Please review the minimum qualifications before inquiring about listed openings. Current New York State employees in transferable titles must submit a cover letter and resume. If you are active on a Civil Service eligible list, you will receive a canvass letter.