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The Role
Researches and tracks legislative bills, maintains legislative trackers, attends virtual meetings, records notes, drafts referral responses, and supports special legislative projects. Works closely with the Office of Legislative Affairs director and staff while researching issues related to legislative matters and the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Title: Legislative Intern
Posting Number: LEGIS-2026-3i
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Start Date: February 8, 2027
End Date: April 30, 2027
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: up to 35 hours per week (5 days per week)
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour)
Program: Office of Legislative Affairs
Program Description: The Office of Legislative Affairs is responsible for aiding the Commissioner, Governor’s office, Federal office, and the Legislature through the dissemination of information, coordinating meetings, conducting site visits, organizing, and attending conferences and conducting research on issues related to DEP and legislative matters. The Office assists in the resolution of problems and concerns between legislative entities and the department.
Project Description: The Legislative Intern will work closely with director and staff in the Office of Legislative Affairs on various projects, researching and tracking specific bills, recording issues in the legislative tracker, attending meetings and taking notes (virtually), drafting responses for referrals, and other special projects in regard to legislative work assignments.
Specific to the Position: Strong written communication skills and has experience researching and working on legislative bills.
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Pre-Law, or Environmental Studies/Sciences.
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.
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
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 [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.
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.
Posting Number: LEGIS-2026-3i
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Start Date: February 8, 2027
End Date: April 30, 2027
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: up to 35 hours per week (5 days per week)
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour)
Program: Office of Legislative Affairs
Program Description: The Office of Legislative Affairs is responsible for aiding the Commissioner, Governor’s office, Federal office, and the Legislature through the dissemination of information, coordinating meetings, conducting site visits, organizing, and attending conferences and conducting research on issues related to DEP and legislative matters. The Office assists in the resolution of problems and concerns between legislative entities and the department.
Project Description: The Legislative Intern will work closely with director and staff in the Office of Legislative Affairs on various projects, researching and tracking specific bills, recording issues in the legislative tracker, attending meetings and taking notes (virtually), drafting responses for referrals, and other special projects in regard to legislative work assignments.
Specific to the Position: Strong written communication skills and has experience researching and working on legislative bills.
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Pre-Law, or Environmental Studies/Sciences.
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.
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
- Earned Sick Time*
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 [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.
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.
Skills Required
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience researching and working on legislative bills
- Enrollment at an accredited university or college
- Study in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Pre-Law, or Environmental Studies/Sciences
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Valid New Jersey driver's license if operating a vehicle is necessary for essential duties
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is a government agency responsible for managing the state's natural resources, protecting its air, land, and water, and addressing issues related to pollution, thereby making New Jersey a stronger and fairer state.
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