Overview

　　Job Summary

　　The Economic Security team is hiring up to two interns who will work up to 35 hours per week for at least 8 weeks between May and August 2024. The Economic Security Intern will work with the Economic Security team to design, impl e ment, and manage new programs to support equitable economic opportunity in New Jersey . 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 :

　　Creating the Atlantic City Food Security Grants Pilot Program, a competitive grant program designed to support a wide range of potential food security-related projects in Atlantic City, the second-most acute food desert in New Jersey,

　　L aunching the Food Desert Relief Supermarket 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,

　　Supporting with special projects related to implementing Phase 1 of 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,

　　D eveloping a program design for Phase 2 of the Child Care Facilities Improvement Grant, which will support registered home-based Family Child Care providers, and

　　Engaging on the real estate planning and community engagement process for a Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton .

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

　　Responsibilities

　　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.

　　Qualifications

　　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 e nrollment 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.

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　　LocationUS-NJ-Temporarily remote due to COVID-19

　　Job ID 2024-2033

　　Category/Department Economic Security