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 🔗NJEDA Intern

  • Full Time
  • New Jersey
  • $20.00 - $23.00/- USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Historic Preservation
  • Job Summary: The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is recruiting for its Summer 2026 Internship Program, featuring several internship opportunities across a range of divisions, including Economic Transformation (Historic, Brownfields, & CAFE)
  • Job Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications

    Education and Experience Requirements

    ·         Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program (Historic Preservation, Archaeology, Paleontology, History, Conservation, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction, Project/Construction Management)

     Software/Tools Proficiency:

    ·         Ability to review and edit pro formas in Microsoft Excel.

    ·         MS Office proficiency is a must; advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM are desired.

    ·         NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

     Additional Information

    ·         Minimal physical demands and ability to work out normal business hours

    ·         Travel expected when necessary for business operations

     Certificates and Licenses Required

    ·         Staff are 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 essentials duties of the position.

  • How to Apply:

    https://careers-njeda.icims.com/jobs/2247/njeda-intern/job?mobile=false&width=1897&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

  • Contact Name: Kevin Harmon
  • Application Email: kevin.harmon@njeda.gov
  • Application Address: Remote/Hybrid opportunity. Office locations in New Jersey: Trenton, Camden, North Brunswick, Fort Monmouth, and Newark

Website New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

  • Conduct research and analysis on a variety of assigned topics aligned with divisional priorities, including economic development, operations, legal and compliance, and community-focused initiatives
  • Works closely with sector leaders on industry issues, initiatives and policy discussion
  • Support the team in daily operational tasks and ensure compliance with organizational procedures.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of new operational strategies to enhance productivity.
  • Write policy memos to distill research, policy recommendations, and other information.
  • Engage in stakeholder outreach to help develop and advance special projects.
  • Performs research on competitor state policies and programs
  • Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers.
  • Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.
  • Reports to department Director, or their delegates.

 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

 

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff
  •  Ability to prioritize workload.
  • Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision
  • Ability to analyze data, prepare data visualization materials and other relevant documentation for the sector leaders
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff
  • Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages