CIER-2026-10i Economic Analysis Intern

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Economic Analysis Intern to support applied research and policy analysis on environmental and economic issues affecting New Jersey. You will help collect data, summarize findings, and prepare charts and memos for staff analysis.

Ideal candidates are juniors, seniors, or graduate students studying economics, environmental economics, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at an accredited university/college.
• Ideal candidates are juniors, seniors, or graduate students.
• Fields of study include economics, environmental economics, environmental policy, public policy, environmental science, data analytics or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize data relevant to NJ environmental and economic issues.
• Review policy and academic literature and summarize findings.
• Prepare charts and brief memos for staff analyses.
• Assist with analyses related to rulemaking, affordability, climate risk, infrastructure and environmental programs.

Skills

Economics

Environmental economics

Environmental policy

Public policy

Environmental science

Data analytics

Statistics

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Job description

Title: Economic AnalysisIntern

Posting Number: CIER-2026-10i

Closing Date: November 4, 2026

Start Date: February 8, 2027

End Date: April 30, 2027

Existing Vacancies: 1

Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625

Internship Hours Per Week: up to 35hours per week (5 days per week)

Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour)

Program: Community Investment and Economic Revitalization - Office of Economic Analysis

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.

Project Description: The Office of Economic Analysis seeks a college intern to support applied research and policy analysis on environmental and economic issues affecting New Jersey. The intern will help collect and organize data, review policy and academic literature, summarize findings, prepare charts and brief memos, and assist staff with analyses related to rulemaking, affordability, climate risk, infrastructure, and environmental programs. This position offers hands‑on experience with how economic evidence is used to inform public policy and state decision‑making.

Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals (ideally junior, senior, or graduate student) enrolled at an accredited university/college studying economics, environmental economics, environmental policy, public policy, environmental science, data analytics, statistics, or a similar degree area.

License: Appointee 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

• Earned Sick Time*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

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.

Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/

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 visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email [e-mail] , or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.

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.

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. 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.