CIER-2026-16i – Community Collaborative Initiative 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

Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Community Investment and Economic Revitalization 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

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.

Specific to the Position The Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) is seeking an intern with a background or interest in marketing and graphic design to support the group’s outreach and communications efforts. This individual would assist with designing flyers, handouts, and other promotional materials, while also helping to create content and support updates to the CCI website. This internship is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining creativity with public service and community-focused work.

Preferred Skillset: The ideal candidate should be creative, detail-oriented, and interested in using design and communication skills to support community engagement.

Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals (ideally junior, senior, or graduate student) enrolled at an accredited university/college studying communications, marketing, public policy, environmental policy, institutions or behavior, or a similar degree area.

License 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.

Employee Benefits TES / Hourly employee benefits include

• Earned Sick Time*
• Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold *Earn one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours you work

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 email [email protected] , or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

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

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.

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 Affirmative Action Information Form . 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.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

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.