NJ Board of Public Utilities Internship Information 7
NJ Board of Public Utilities Internship Information 7
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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: 1
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 # 07-2019
Division: Office of the Ombudsman
Position: Business Engagement and Outreach Intern
Number of Positions: One (1)
Salary: $15.00 per hour
General Unit Description: Office of the BPU Business Ombudsman is a legislativelymandated office within the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. The Ombudsman's mission is to assist the state's commercial and industrial energy users in managing their energy costs through a strategic approach to efficiency, renewable technologies and supply purchasing.
Key goals of the office include:
- Assist businesses with obtaining information concerning energy costs in response to requests from businesses;
- Participate in the application process for State energy programs, subsidies and grants on behalf of a business;
- Work with staff to assist in creating public information programs designed to acquaint and educate businesses and the public about the duties and responsibilities of the office.
Internship Learning Objectives/Marketable Skills: The Office of the Ombudsman Intern will gain insight into how the Ombudsman’s Office works with and engages businesses to help them with energy related issues. The Intern will acquire skills in/assist with:
- Creation of signage, mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content
- Create and maintain tracking reports of digital and traditional marketing efforts
- Develop new social media campaigns, considering current and planned promotional activities
- Planning and staffing of trade shows
- Planning and hosting marketing events
Education/Experience: Recent graduates or current students with at least 1-2 years of college experience in sales, marketing or communications. Intern must have:
- Strong work ethic;
- Experience with marketing software, online applications, VRM analytics and Google Adwords;
- Extensive knowledge of business social media best practices and platforms;
- Data entry and computer skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Willingness to learn on the job and share experiences with other members of the team.
We’re looking for a driven, ambitious individual who wants to create a career in social media and content marketing. 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.