2026 Summer Staff Intern - Public Affairs at PSEG - Public Service Enterprise Group

Wayne State University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is excited to offer a Summer 2026 Staff Intern position in Public Affairs. The role involves supporting field outreach and communicating vital construction updates to the public while working in a Hybrid Flexible environment.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, has a 3.0 GPA, and is proficient in MS Office. This internship demands excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a relevant degree and graduating between December 2026 and May 2029.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• GPA 3.0.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to interact with the public.
• Experience communicating with customers or stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and message consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support field outreach by canvassing construction outreach materials.
• Attend project and contractor meetings as well as customer meetings.
• Update the gas construction and electric reliability websites.

Skills

Professional interaction

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree

3.0 GPA

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

2026 Summer Staff Intern - Public Affairs

PSEG is looking for a Summer 2026 Staff Intern for Public Affairs.

This job involves working with Construction Project Public Affairs to proactively communicate electric transmission and gas construction updates to residents and businesses throughout the service territory.

This position will be Hybrid Flexible.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting field outreach by canvassing construction outreach materials
• Attending project and contractor meetings, site visits and customer meetings
• Updating the gas construction and electric reliability websites

Job Specific Qualifications

• The successful incumbent(s) must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Communications, or Public Relations and graduating between December 2026 and May 2029. Students graduating in May/June 2026 are not eligible unless they are enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in the fall term of 2026. PSEG recognizes institutions of higher education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. Incumbents must have completed sophomore level course work for consideration.
• Because this position will require traveling to various PSEG locations, a valid driver's license, safe driving record and use of your own vehicle is required.
• 3.0 GPA
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with the public and provide clear accurate information.
• Experience communicating with customer or stakeholders in person and over the phone.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and message consistency.

All PSEG internship roles are paid at an hourly rate. Incumbents are expected to work 40 hours per week over the duration of the summer internship. We are targeting currently enrolled/matriculating students that are able to commute to their designated work location as needed. Housing, transportation, and immigration support will not be provided in association with these positions.