Overview
Located in Trenton, NJBIA provides information, services, and advocacy to its member companies to build a more prosperous New Jersey. Currently, NJBIA is accepting applications for a hybrid government affairs internship starting in January 2026. NJBIA is seeking interns to join our Government Affairs team, who have strong research and writing skills, a basic understanding of governmental processes, and an interest in New Jersey politics.
Selected interns are financially compensated for their hours worked: undergraduate students receive $16.00/hour and graduate students receive $18.00/hour. The association also works with interns to secure academic credit, if applicable.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting in policy and economic research;
• Assisting in quantitative and qualitative research;
• Assisting in the development of educational materials on high-priority legislative issues;
• Attending state legislative committee meetings;
• Monitoring state and federal legislation and regulatory issues;
• Drafting correspondence and policy positions;
• Maintaining databases;
• Attending and assisting at events.
Qualifications:
• An undergraduate junior/senior or a graduate student majoring in Political Science, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Business, Economics or related disciplines;
• Proven success in research methods and/or economics course(s);
• A strong interest in research;
• Proficiency in state/federal database navigation;
• Proficiency in excel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work well independently and in a team atmosphere;
• Must have the ability to complete work in a timely manner;
• Must be well-organized and highly reliable.
Interns will report to the Director of Research.
Please apply for the spring internship program at https://www.njbia.org/internship-application by Friday, December 5, 2025. A cover letter, resume, writing sample, and two recommendation letters are required. Students should indicate
the research methods and/or economics courses taken in their cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NJBIA Contact: Jack Ramirez, Director of Reseach – jramirez@njbia.org
