Job Description
Title: Legislative Specialist Intern
Posting Number: LRA-2025-1i
Closing Date: July 1, 2025
Start Date: September 22, 2025
End Date: December 15, 2025
Existing Vacancies: 2
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: Fully in person up to 21-35 hours per week
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($18-$23 Per Hour)
Program: Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Program Description: The Office of Legislative Affairs is responsible for aiding the Commissioner’s Office, Governor’s office, Federal district offices, 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 Aid/Specialist Intern will work closely with director and staff in the Office of Legislative Affairs on legislative issues and bills. The intern will research, track, and record bills, as well as maintain the legislative tracker and other projects.
Preferred Skill Set: Preference will go to candidates with experience in excel, other analysis tools, environmental/natural resource policy
Preferred Area of Study: Political Science/Environmental Science
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:
*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines. 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
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 , 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.
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.
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