Human Resources Intern

This position is part of the EPIC Program (Environmental Pathways in Informed Careers) specifically reserved for Trenton Central High School students.

Title: Human Resources Intern
Posting Number: HRO-2026-4i
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Start Date of Internship: February 8, 2027
End Date of Internship: June 11, 2027
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 436 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility: This position is only open to students at Trenton Central High School who are seniors.

Internship Hours Per Week: 16-20 hours per week (4 days per week, from 1 PM – 4 PM)

Hourly Rate: $19 per hour

Program: Management and Budget Program - Division of Human Resources - Human Resources Operations

Program Description: The Human Resources Operations office at the NJDEP is dedicated to supporting the agency’s mission by ensuring that our workforce is effectively managed, supported, and engaged. HR Operations serves as the foundation for all personnel services across the department, providing consistent and efficient processes that enable employees to thrive in their roles while advancing NJDEP’s environmental initiatives.

Project Description: As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in recruitment, organization, and employee engagement while supporting projects that improve the Department’s internship program. You will help organize candidate information using Excel, create an intern satisfaction survey, and use Canva to develop social media posts promoting career and internship opportunities. You will also help coordinate professional development workshops, prepare for career fairs and outreach events, update the Intern Yearbook, and assist the HR team with recruitment and onboarding activities.

Preferred Interests:

• Eager to learn how HR supports large organizations and connects talent to opportunity.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Comfortable with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and Canva

License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/

SAME applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.