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RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.   NJ Board of Public Utilities

Internship Coordinator: Desha Jackson

Coordinator’s Phone: 609-292-1638

Coordinator’s Email: desha.jackson@bpu.nj.gov

Location of Internship: Trenton, NJ 08625

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:   2

Dates/Length of Internship: 6/3/2019 - 8/16/2019

Required Hours per week: 28

Salary or stipend?      ✔ Yes         No        If yes, how much? $15.00 per hour

What is the application process? 

Please submit the following to humanresources@bpu.nj.gov by April 15, 2019: resume; brief writing sample; most recent transcript (unofficial copy acceptable); and three references (name and phone number for either professional or educational contacts).

Intern work areas:

                                 Clerical          ✔ Research         Errands        ✔  Organizing

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

Posting # 04-2019

Division: Office of Policy and Planning

Number of Positions: Two (2)

Salary: $15.00 per hour

General Unit Description: The Office of Policy and Planning assists the Board’s Commissioners and Staff with specific energy-related policies; works with other state and federal agencies to coordinate Board positions on energy-related matters impacting New Jersey; and, other special projects as necessary. The OPP’s primary focus is the development of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Offshore Wind (OSW), the State’s Energy Master Plan (EMP), Advanced Microgrid policies and programs, furthering the State’s commitment to the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles; and, providing technical support to the State’s Energy Resiliency Bank. Additionally, the OPP coordinates research and support from state college and university partners; develop financing structures for energy projects; provide contract management and administration; monitor federal grants and funding opportunities.

Project Description: The Office of Policy and Planning Intern will work with the Senior Policy Advisor and Office Staff on current policies. 

Internship Learning Objectives/Marketable Skills: The Office of Policy and Planning Intern will gain insight into the inter-relationship of the State’s energy related policies between the local and federal levels and the functions of a regulatory government agency. The Intern will have the ability to work on RGGI, Offshore Wind, the State’s Energy Master Plan and other state initiatives. 

Education/Experience: Recent graduates or current students with at least 1-2 years of college experience in energy, engineering, environmental science or public policy fields from an accredited college or university. BPU will work with an educational institution’s cooperative education office to enable students to obtain college credit upon request. 

Estimated Project Duration and Work Schedule: Summer session, Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:30pm.  BPU requires that interns work a minimum of 10 weeks.  In addition, the Summer 2019 internship program will run from June 3, 2019 through August 16, 2019.  An extension through the end of August and/or into the Fall 2019 semester will be taken into consideration.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

✔ Strategy sessions?      ✔ Legislative sessions?      ✔ Committee Hearings?

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?           Yes    ✔ No

If yes, please explain.

Do you have any suggestions for the applicant?

  Internships can provide college credits with the approval of your school.