Grant Research Intern Job at New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, NJ

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  • New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
  • Trenton, NJ

Job Description

Environmental Policy Intern

Open to: General Public Work Week: Up to 35 hours per week (5 days per week) Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour) Opening Date: 7/7/2026 Closing Date: 7/28/2026 Existing Vacancies: 1 Internship Length: 9/21/2026- 12/11/2026 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Community Investment and Economic Revitalization 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 Scope of Eligibility Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Program Description: Community Investment & Economic Revitalization (CIER) supports sustainable economic growth that restores, preserves, and protects New Jersey's natural, cultural, and historic resources through coordinating and promoting DEP initiatives at the intersection of environmental, social, and economic improvement.

Specific to the Position: Individual will assist in facilitating, coordinating, analyzing and unifying DEP financial decisions to support the Department's priorities, and will be part of a team that researches environmental policies and department grants, loans and other resources to develop the mechanisms and criteria to ensure consistency with DEP priorities. GIS aptitude and curiosity to explore and use computer applications to further the unification of financial resources is a plus.

Preferred Skillset: Strong organization, coordination, and consensus-building skills; strong writing and communication skills; and the ability to analyze and translate information into equitable impact.

Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals (ideally junior, senior, or graduate student) enrolled at an accredited university/college studying environmental science, environmental studies, environmental policy, public administration, public policy, urban planning, community or economic development, economics, finance, geography, or a similar degree area.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Employee Benefits: TES / Hourly employee benefits include:

  • Earned Sick Time*
  • Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold

*Earn one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours you work

SAME Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit

Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Internship

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