New York State has launched the Veterans Temporary Hiring Program, with an online portal to provide veterans the tools they need to connect with state-offered temporary employment. The website enables job seekers to upload their resumes and designate geographic preferences, which state agencies will then use to identify and consider for open positions.

Eligibility for the program is limited to veterans with a Department of Defense Form 214. The program offers opportunities for temporary employment such as disaster assistance, transportation construction, and highway maintenance, as well as seasonal positions, such as lifeguard and tax information aide.

Applicants must have served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard or the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces, or served in active military service as a member of the Army National Guard, or Air National Guard. Veterans serving in the State’s volunteer New York Guard or New York Naval Militia who have a DD Form 214 are also eligible. Applicants with a DD Form 214 must have been released from service after September 11, 2001. Applicants with a dishonorable discharge are not eligible.

Visit the Veterans Temporary Hiring Program for more information.