Watershed & Land Management Intern - WLM-2026-5i

State-of-New-Jerse; Trenton (NJ); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NJ Department of Environmental Protection invites a high school intern to join the Watershed and Land Management Program in Trenton. The intern will assist the IT unit with website design and development projects, gaining hands-on experience in coding and content updates for the program’s public outreach efforts.

The position is reserved for Trenton Central High School seniors, offering 16–20 hours per week at a rate of $19 per hour. The internship runs Feb 8, 2027 through Jun 11, 2027.

Formación

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize information and perform basic data entry.

Responsabilidades

• Support IT Unit with website design and development projects.
• Help create and update content for the WLM website as part of outreach efforts.

Conocimientos

MS Office familiarity

Written and verbal communication

Data organization

Data entry

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

This position is part of the EPIC Program (Environmental Pathways in Informed Careers) specifically reserved for Trenton Central High School students.

Title: Watershed & Land Management Intern

Posting Number: WLM-2026-5i

Closing Date: November 4, 2026

Start Date of Internship: February 8, 2027

End Date of Internship: June 11, 2027

Existing Vacancies: 1

Location: 501 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: Watershed & Land Management- Office of the AssistantCommissioner for Watershed and Land Management

Program Description: At the DEP's Watershed and Land Management Program (WLM), our mission is to unite land and water stewardship through a collaborative, watershed-focused approach. Since our inception on June 1, 2020, we have been dedicated to preserving and enhancing New Jersey's water quality and natural resources while safeguarding communities from environmental threats.

Project Description: The Watershed and Land Management (WLM) Program is seeking a high school intern to support its IT Unit with website design and development projects. The intern will gain hands-on experience in web design and coding while helping create and update content for the WLM website as part of the Department’s community outreach efforts.

Specific to the Position

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to organize information, maintain records, and perform basic data entry.

Preferred Interests

• Interest in local government operations and community engagement.


• Interest in gaining a holistic understanding of DEP programs and structure.


• Interest in networking and attending interagency or public meetings.

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/

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.