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Goshen signs onto county summer internship program; town to request one paid intern for assessor’s office
Summary
The Town Board approved participation in a county‑funded summer internship program that pays up to $15,000 per municipality; the town will request one intern for the assessor’s office at $15.50/hour for a 21‑hour‑per‑week, five‑week placement.
The Town Board approved joining the county’s summer internship program on June 26, authorizing the supervisor to sign an agreement under which the county will fund paid interns placed with municipalities.
Program details in the contract include a $15,000 cap per municipality, a planned wage of $15.50 per hour, and a maximum of 21 hours per week over a five‑week term. The county also requires interns to complete mandatory workforce training. The town indicated it will request one intern specifically for the assessor’s office to assist with filing and clerical tasks.
Why it matters: The program provides short‑term, paid work experience for students or recent graduates while supplying municipal departments with temporary help without drawing on town payroll during the program term.
Board members noted clerical needs in departments and discussed whether other departments — such as highway or Parks & Rec — might also use interns; town staff will confirm permitted assignments under the county program. The contract included a fill‑in reference to section 64 subsection 6 of town law; staff said that editorial and formatting corrections will be made before final execution.
Decision: The board moved, seconded and approved participation; the supervisor signed the agreement conditionally with the noted changes.
Ending: Town staff will request one intern from the county and confirm departmental assignments and program paperwork before the placement begins.
