Summer Internship Program
About the job
Jersey 1st is seeking highly motivated high school, college, and graduate students interested in government and public policy to participate in its Summer 2025 Internship Program. Interns will work on projects covering state, local, and federal policies. The internship will span 10 weeks of the Summer Semester starting June 3rd and ending August 5th.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor state legislative actions, bills, and policy discussions
- Research and collect data
- Draft, distribute, and pitch news releases, media alerts, and other stories
- Support research, and strategic approach projects
- Assist with policy analysis, writing, and editing reports and other projects, as relevant to Jersey 1st policy issues.
- Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for the organization
- Attend events, including fundraisers, and support Jersey 1st’s relationships with local organizations and leaders
This is an unpaid internship, available for school credit or volunteer hours. Interns will also get to participate in resume and interview workshops, as well as interact with local and state leaders in guest speaker sessions as well as direct discussions. The ideal candidates possess the following:
Skills/Qualities:
- MUST EITHER LIVE OR GO TO SCHOOL IN NEW JERSEY
- Strong interest in and knowledge of local and/or federal politics and policymaking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in GSuite
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college
Location:
All operations and activities are conducted in person at our office in Parsippany, NJ. Virtual and in-person opportunities are available.