RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2022

Name of Company / Association / Organization   New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

Internship Coordinator 

Coordinator’s Phone / Email  

Location of Main Office 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton NJ  

Number of Summer 2022 Interns Accepted 6

Where will the internship be done?

In the main office X       

Remotely (student works from home)       

Combo At-home & In-Office

Dates / Length of Summer Internship 6/6-8/26/22  

Required Hours/Week 15-20

Is there some type of salary or stipend?  Yes  

If so,how much? $15/hour

What is the application process?  (Please include deadlines & other requirements.  Feel free to attach additional pages)

Postings are listed here: https://www.nj.gov/bpu/about/employment/
Each internship posting has instructions to apply.

Intern work areas:           Clerical         Research X   Errands         Organizing X

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:  There are six opportunities across 5 Divisions/Offices within the NJBPU, each having its own requirements. Positions range from an IT Intern to working in the Division of Clean Energy.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

Internal strategy sessions? Yes                 Legislative sessions?  If the legislature is in session               Committee hearings?  If there are relevant hearings

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?  If so, please explain.  No

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

Currently, proof of vaccine is required or submit to weekly testing.

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

Be upfront about any skills you’re looking to develop. The NJBPU wants to make sure the internship experience is beneficial to the intern in helping them achieve their professional development goals.