Intern-Economic Security
Job Summary
The Economic Security Intern will work with the Economic Security team to design, implement, and manage new programs to support an equitable economic recovery. This may include, but is not limited to, food security, support for the child care sector, maternal health initiatives, innovative workforce programs and statewide talent strategy, and other comprehensive poverty alleviation initiatives
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct policy research on assigned economic development, workforce development, social services and economic recovery topic(s);
- Write policy memos to distill research, policy recommendations, and other information;
- Engage in stakeholder outreach to help develop and advance special projects;
- Support product development, implementation, and monitoring across Economic Security team program areas.
- Assist the Executive Vice President and Program Manager through other project-specific and administrative tasks as assigned;
- Promote teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers; and
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff
- Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constrains with little or no supervision
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff
- Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
Physical Demands
- Minimal
Travel
- N/A
Certificates and Licenses Required
- Valid driver’s license
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.
NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Requirements
- Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
- Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
- Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.