Spring 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.  

Economic Security Interns will assist the Economic Security team across a broad range of programs and initiatives. Recent Economic Security team priorities have included: 

• Developing regulations for the Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Program, part of the $240 million in resources available under the Food Desert Relief Act, to incentivize the development and operation of supermarkets in food deserts, 
• Launching the Food Retailer Innovation in Delivery Grant (FRIDG), to increase access to grocery delivery in food deserts, 
• Reviewing applications for the Child Care Facilities Improvement Grant, which dedicates nearly $100 million for interior and exterior improvements that will contribute to high quality early childhood learning environments at licensed child care centers,  
• Engaging on the real estate planning and community engagement process for a Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton, and 
• Advising on the implementation of the first-of-its-kind Pay it Forward Program, a new model of financing workforce and skills development.  

The Economic Security Intern may be involved in supporting these priorities or others through research and other project work.

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 montioring across Economic Security team program areas. 
• Assist the Executive Vice President and Team Lead 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 

• Current 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.