2018 Summer Internship Opportunities
NJBIA is accepting applications for internships starting in summer 2018. NJBIA seeks interns, to join our Government Affairs team, who have strong research and writing skills, a basic understanding of governmental processes, and an interest in New Jersey politics. Selected interns are financially compensated for their hours worked: undergraduate students receive $10.00/hour and graduate students receive $12.00/hour. The association also works with interns to secure academic credit if applicable.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in policy and economic research
- Reading scholarly articles
- Assisting in the development and distribution of educational materials on high-priority legislative issues
- Assisting in the development of coalitions on issues of importance
- Attending state legislative committee meetings
- Monitoring state and federal legislation and regulatory issues
- Drafting correspondence and policy positions
- Maintaining databases
- Assisting at events
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate and/or graduate student majoring in Political Science, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Public Relations, or related disciplines
- Strong research skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently
- Ability to complete work in a timely manner
- Well-organized and highly reliable
To apply for a summer internship, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three recommendation letters to Nicole Sandelier at nsandelier@njbia.org by April 13th. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for summer 2018.
