Open to: General Public
Work Week: Up to 35 hours per week (5 days per week)
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour)
Opening Date: 7/1/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Internship Length: 9/21/2026 – 12/11/2026
Program/Location:
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Division of Water Monitoring, Standards, and Pesticide Control
Bureau of Environmental Analysis and Restoration
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Program Description: The WRM Program establishes water quality and drinking water standards, monitors the waters of the State to ensure surface and groundwater standards are met, helps ensure delivery of water that meets drinking water standards, and regulates discharges of wastewater and storm water to surface and ground water. The WRM Program also regulates and manages the diversion of water from surface and groundwaters to ensure protection of the resources and provides low cost financial assistance for finance capital improvements to water infrastructure. The Program works to ensure adequate, reliable, sustainable supplies for current and future needs, uses, and the environment.
Project Description: NJ’s shellfish and fisheries are expected to be impacted by ocean acidification due to atmospheric CO2 emissions. NJ’s coastal waters are monitored for pH and dissolved oxygen to understand ecological impact and ecosystem stress. The Bureau of Environmental Analysis and Restoration is part of the DEP’s Ocean Acidification Workgroup tasked with monitoring, research, and education. The Spark Intern project would enable the DEP to meet its mission to protect water resources and educate the public on this issue. AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors will pilot the materials developed.
Specific to the Position: The intern will be tasked with developing educational materials that explain ocean acidification to the K-12 audience.
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography; or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.
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.
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
- Earned Sick Time*
*Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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 email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 1 July 2026. More information.
