CIER Economic Analysis Intern

CIER-2026-17i – Economic Analysis Intern

Open to: General Public
Work Week: Up to 35 hours per week (5 days per week)
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 per hour)
Opening Date: 7/7/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Internship Length: 9/21/2026 – 12/11/2026

Department of Environmental Protection
Community Investment and Economic Revitalization
Office of Economic Analysis
401 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

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.

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 rule making, 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.

Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.

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.

Appointees 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.

• Earned Sick Time (one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked)
• Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold

If applying under the NJ SAME program, submit the supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) along with the resume by the closing date.

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference, establish preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs and submit proof with the resume.

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey under the New Jersey First Act.

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per Department of Homeland Security regulations. New Jersey does not sponsor citizenship.

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase workforce diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are encouraged to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.