Human Resources Intern - HRO-2026-4i

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NJ Department of Environmental Protection invites applications for a Human Resources Intern under the EPIC program, open to seniors at Trenton Central High School. The internship runs February 8, 2027 to June 11, 2027, 16–20 hours per week at 436 East State Street, Trenton, NJ.

You will assist HR staff with recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement efforts. Work includes organizing candidate data in Excel, creating an intern satisfaction survey, and making Canva-based social posts to

Qualifications

• Open to seniors at Trenton Central High School.
• Internship hours: 16–20 per week, Mon–Thu, 1 PM–4 PM.
• Focus on recruitment, organization, and employee engagement within HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Organize candidate information using Excel and help with onboarding activities.
• Create an intern satisfaction survey and assist with outreach efforts.
• Develop social media posts promoting career and internship opportunities using Canva.
• Coordinate professional development workshops and career fairs; update the Intern Yearbook.

Skills

Eager to learn

Detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Job description

This position is part of the EPIC Program (Environmental Pathways in Informed Careers) specifically reserved for Trenton Central High School students.
Title: Human Resources Intern
Posting Number: HRO-2026-4i
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Start Date of Internship: February 8, 2027
End Date of Internship: June 11, 2027
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location:436 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility: This position is only open to students at Trenton Central High School who are seniors.
Internship Hours Per Week: 16-20 hours per week (4 days per week, from 1 PM – 4 PM)
Hourly Rate: $19 per hour
Program:Management and Budget Program - Division of Human Resources - Human Resources Operations
Program Description: The Human Resources Operations office at the NJDEP is dedicated to supporting the agency’s mission by ensuring that our workforce is effectively managed, supported, and engaged. HR Operations serves as the foundation for all personnel services across the department, providing consistent and efficient processes that enable employees to thrive in their roles while advancing NJDEP’s environmental initiatives.
Project Description: As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in recruitment, organization, and employee engagement while supporting projects that improve the Department’s internship program. You will help organize candidate information using Excel, create an intern satisfaction survey, and use Canva to develop social media posts promoting career and internship opportunities. You will also help coordinate professional development workshops, prepare for career fairs and outreach events, update the Intern Yearbook, and assist the HR team with recruitment and onboarding activities.

This position is part of the EPIC Program (Environmental Pathways in Informed Careers) specifically reserved for Trenton Central High School students.
Title: Human Resources Intern
Posting Number: HRO-2026-4i
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Start Date of Internship: February 8, 2027
End Date of Internship: June 11, 2027
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location:436 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility: This position is only open to students at Trenton Central High School who are seniors.
Internship Hours Per Week: 16-20 hours per week (4 days per week, from 1 PM – 4 PM)
Hourly Rate: $19 per hour
Program:Management and Budget Program - Division of Human Resources - Human Resources Operations
Program Description: The Human Resources Operations office at the NJDEP is dedicated to supporting the agency’s mission by ensuring that our workforce is effectively managed, supported, and engaged. HR Operations serves as the foundation for all personnel services across the department, providing consistent and efficient processes that enable employees to thrive in their roles while advancing NJDEP’s environmental initiatives.
Project Description: As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in recruitment, organization, and employee engagement while supporting projects that improve the Department’s internship program. You will help organize candidate information using Excel, create an intern satisfaction survey, and use Canva to develop social media posts promoting career and internship opportunities. You will also help coordinate professional development workshops, prepare for career fairs and outreach events, update the Intern Yearbook, and assist the HR team with recruitment and onboarding activities.

Preferred Interests

• Eager to learn how HR supports large organizations and connects talent to opportunity.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Comfortable with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and Canva

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.

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