NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 15 hours ago
Communications Intern - OCO-2026-12i
Trenton, NJ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19/hr - $24/hrThe NJ Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for promoting environmental protection in New Jersey. They are seeking a Communications Intern to assist with public education outreach campaigns and perform various tasks to support the Communications Office.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist with communications-related activities on several of DEP’s major public education outreach campaigns
Perform regular tasks and small special projects that familiarize them with DEP program areas, and the various roles and functions of the Communications Office
Draft social media posts
Identify opportunities to highlight DEP staff and initiatives
Assist with internal communications coordination
Capture and edit footage of DEP events
Assist with press events
Qualification
Required
Student (College) status
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
Preferred
Individuals enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university/college within communications, photography/video production, environmental studies, journalism, media relations, political science and/or public policy
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.
Founded in 1970
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Cahall
Chief Enforcement Officer
Vincenzo Ferriola
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Coordinator
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