OCR-2026-6i Climate Resilience Outreach & Program Support Intern

Title: Climate Resilience Outreach & Program Support Intern
Posting Number: OCR-2026-6i
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Start Date: February 8, 2027
End Date: April 30, 2027
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 44 South Clinton Ave, 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 Climate Resilience

Program Description: The Office of Climate Resilience (OCR) oversees, coordinates, and implements major state initiatives and programs related to building New Jersey’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. In his role of Chief Climate Resilience Officer, Nick Angarone works to coordinate statewide resilience policy, leads and directs the development of the Statewide Climate Change Resilience Strategy, and provides technical guidance and support to local governments in their efforts to plan for and address the current and anticipated impacts of climate change. Through Executive Order No. 89, the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (IAC or Interagency Council) was established to develop short- and long-term action plans that will promote the mitigation, adaptation, and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. The Chief Resilience Officer serves as Vice-Chair of the Interagency Council and the Office of Climate Resilience provides staff support.

Project Description: To address the wide range of topics, the Interagency Council establishes workgroups focusing on specific issues and collaborative tasks. Current workgroup topics include IAC Outreach and Engagement Strategy, Extreme Heat Coordinated Communications, and Vulnerability Assessments. The intern will be tasked with supporting the needs of the workgroups, which include (but are not limited to): drafting and revising outreach and marketing materials for external audiences (e.g., state resilience communications materials, social media and website content, extreme heat awareness and preparedness information, etc.) as well as preparing research briefs and drafting materials for workgroup discussion and consideration (e.g., issue or project memos, literature reviews, meeting slides, etc.). Additionally, the intern will be supporting efforts by OCR staff to develop and implement improvements in climate resilience communications efforts. Tasks may include drafting content for the office’s quarterly newsletter, staffing exhibit tables at community events and conferences, and evaluating progress towards office communication and outreach goals.

Specific to the Position: Candidates with skills in translating complex topics into clear language, interest in climate action or resilience planning, and experience in community engagement are preferred.

Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled in an accredited university/college who are in their senior year or graduate level program studying Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Marketing or other related fields.

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*
*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 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] (/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d58694989095b6a6b6fbbbbffbb2baa3) , 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 (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0cN2UAI4n0uzauCkG9ZCp6vDTlUmWspHhx1OzcJeqvdUNk5MVE0wOTBOT0pFM1FBUE9TRDdKWjJTWC4u) . 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.
DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

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.