NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 3 hours ago
Climate Resilience Outreach & Program Support Intern - OCR-2026-14i
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Climate Resilience Outreach & Program Support Intern to assist in their Office of Climate Resilience. The intern will support workgroups by drafting outreach materials, preparing research briefs, and improving climate resilience communications.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Drafting and revising outreach materials (e.g., social media, newsletters, website content, and extreme heat preparedness resources)
Preparing research briefs
Creating discussion materials (e.g., memos, literature reviews, and meeting slides)
Assisting OCR staff with improving climate resilience communications
Staffing community events
Tracking outreach progress
Qualification
Required
Candidates with skills in translating complex topics into clear language
Interest in climate action or resilience planning
Experience in community engagement
Enrolled in an accredited university/college who are in their senior year or graduate level program studying Climate Resilience, Climate Action, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Sustainability, Political Science, Communications, Marketing or other related fields
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
Authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations
Benefits
Earned Sick Time*
Company
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
On America's first official "Earth Day" — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born.