RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2022

Name of Company / Association / Organization   Office of NJ Governor Phil Murphy, and other state government offices

Internship Coordinator    Brandon Sitzler

Coordinator’s Phone / Email   Intern@nj.gov

Location of Main Office    Trenton

Number of Interns Accepted:  Unlimited

Where will the internship be done?

In the main office   X  

Remotely (student works from home)       

Combination of Remote & In-Office

Dates / Length of Summer Internship: The program is offered year-round. 

Required Hours/Week:  15

Is there some type of salary or stipend?   Yes

If so, how much?  $15/hour

What is the application process?  (please include deadlines and other requirements.  Attach additional pages if needed) 

Use this application: https://nj.gov/governor/admin/gov_internship.shtml to apply online. You may also apply by email at Intern@nj.gov

Students must include a writing sample, resume and cover letter with their application. The cover letter should be a brief intro about the student and their interests. They also will need to include their dates and time of availability.

Intern applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  Please apply as soon as possible for Summer 2022.

Intern work areas:       Clerical             Research           Errands            Organizing  

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern: 

This program is not limited to just the Governor’s office.  It has been expanded to include almost all state departments and agencies. Students have the option of selecting the department in which they are interested in doing an internship based on their area of study.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

Internal strategy sessions?       Legislative sessions?             Committee hearings? 

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?  If so, please explain. 

What are your current COVID-19 workplace requirements?  (We recognize that these can change at any moment.)

Do you have any suggestions for the applicants? (Please use additional pages if necessary)