Economic Development Trainee: Stakeholder Outreach

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Benefit Leave

Holiday Pay

Alternative Workweek Program*

Telework*

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health Benefits (medical, prescription

Life Insurance

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts

Commuter Tax Savings Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement*

Job summary

NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton is hiring a trainee Program Specialist to support the administration and environmental programs under close supervision. This role offers a 35-hour work week with a non-negotiable annual salary of $53,281.62 and is open to the general public.

Responsibilities include assisting in planning, operation, monitoring and evaluation of programs that protect public health and the environment, and coordinating outreach with businesses, governments and

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position or a Bachelor's degree.
• All U.S. degrees must be from an accredited college or university; foreign degrees require evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Administration's economic development priorities through proactive engagement with stakeholders.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external partners and coordinate outreach activities.
• Identify opportunities to support business growth and investment and report findings.
• Coordinate across state agencies to ensure timely responses to inquiries.
• Prepare briefing materials and communications for meetings with officials and partners.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Outreach coordination

Market research

Advisory support

Reporting & analytics

Sector initiatives

Interagency coordination

Briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton is hiring a trainee Program Specialist to support the administration and environmental programs under close supervision. This role offers a 35-hour work week with a non-negotiable annual salary of $53,281.62 and is open to the general public.

Responsibilities include assisting in planning, operation, monitoring and evaluation of programs that protect public health and the environment, and coordinating outreach with businesses, governments and